Making Wheels

A technical manual on wheel manufacture

Ron Dennis

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English

ITDG Publishing
15 December 1994

Development studies; Intermediate technology; Automotive technology & trades

A low-cost technology which will enable workshops to set up their own facilities and manufacture a range of wheels from standard steel sections. For those familiar with metalworking techniques. Presented with technical drawings and sketches.

By: Ron Dennis
Imprint: ITDG Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 281mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 398g
ISBN: 9781853391415
ISBN 10: 1853391417
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 December 1994
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: background; the wheel manufacturing technology; content of the manual; use of the manual; summary of specifications. Rim bending device: construction of the rim-bending device; operation of the rim-bending device. Assembly jigs: construction of assembly jig; use of assembly jig. Wheel-axle assemblies: bearing/axle assemblies; types of bearings; selection of bearing type; axle design; axial thrust washers; sealing of bearings. Manufacture of wheels to take bicycle and motor cycle tyres: design of wheels to take bicycle tyres; construction of hub axle assembly; construction of bicycle-type wheels; manufacture of a wheel to take a motor cycle tyre. Wheels for motor vehicle tyres: wheel designs; hub/axle assembly; construction of wheels; construction of detachable-bead wheel to take a motor cycle tyre. Appendix: construction of a hand-operated machine for boring out hardwood bearing blocks; technical drawings of the rim-bending machine.

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