Aluminum wheels and methods for casting aluminum wheels using high scrap aluminum content
US12370827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2360/104
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for casting an aluminum wheel comprises preparing a melt having a predetermined chemistry and including silicon in a range from 8.5 to 10% mass and aluminum; degassing and refining the melt; adding a grain refiner including aluminum-titanium-vanadium-boron (Al—Ti—V—B) and a master alloy to the melt; and casting the aluminum wheel.
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