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This specification covers basic metallurgical requirements for : 1) Permanent mold castings made from a) Gravity, b) low pressure and c) squjeeze cast processes, and 2) forged aluminum wheels.

Material Description. Aluminum Association (AA) AI-SI7Mg for cast wheels, (AA) 6082, ISO AI-S/1MgMn and (AA) 6051, ISO AI-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 S

NT Society for Nondestructive Testing

PPAP Production Part Approval Process

Typical Application. Aluminum-alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles and light durty commercial pickup trucks.

Remarks. Appendix A Cast Aluminum Wheel Crush Test Procedure, Appendix B Aluminum Wheel Inspection by Radiographic/Radioscopic Imaging Test Requirements, and Appendix C Dye Penetrant Inspection Procedure for Forged Wheels are attached for reference