scope:

This specification covers basic metallurgical requirements for. 1)permanent mold castings mad from a)gravity. b) low pressure and c)squeeze cast processes, and 2)forged aluminum wheels.

Material Description. Aluminum Association (AA) A356.0, GMW5M-AL-C-S17Mg or ISO A1-S17Mg for cast wheels, (AA) 6082, ISO A1-S11MGmMn and (AA) 6051, ISO A1-Mg1SICu for forged wheels.

Cross-Reference of Replaced specifications. Subdivisions were not applicable.

Symbol.

ISO International Standards Organization

AA Aluminum Association

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials

SNT Society for Nondestructive Testing

PPAP Production Part Approval Process

Typical Application. Aluminum-alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles and light duty commercial pick -up trucks.

Remarks. Appendix A Cast Aluminum Wheel Crush Test procedure. Appendix B Aluminum wheel inspection by Radiograpic/Radioscopic imaging Test Requirements, and Appendix C Dye penetrant inspection procedure for Forged wheels are attached for reference.