(APP) is an international leader in closed and open die forgings of aluminum alloys. With capabilities that extend from initial engineering to final assembly, APP is the preferred resource in the world markets for wrought non-ferrous products. The largest producer of hard alloy aluminum precision forgings due to our unique manufacturing approach. APP produces closed die aluminum forgings, machined and finished components and assemblies, and aluminum open die (“hand”) forgings. Markets include every major aircraft and aerospace manufacturer in the world, automotive O.E.M. and after-market, recreation, industrial, medical equipment, and others. Global reach includes Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Australia.

By making the wheel a forged one piece we have eliminated any possibility of porosity. The world’s leading aircraft manufacturers use one-piece forgings for superior performance in critical structural applications. App Forged Wheels uses the same process, combined with over 50 years experience manufacturing aerospace and commercial forged products, to produce aluminum wheels. The result is a high strength, lightweight wheel with no porosity and no welded joints.

The forging process uses high pressure and temperature to change the non-directional grain structure of the cast aluminum starting material to the high integrity multi-directional grain structure of forgings. The aluminum remains solid throughout the process as the forging dies come together and change the shape of the round cast bar to the cylindrical shape of a wheel. The forged wheel blank is then placed in a custom built spin-forging machine to spin out and forge the rim section. The resulting radial grain direction places the highest material strength in the same direction as the operating loads. The result is “premium strength”.

Load ratings can range from as low as 1500 pounds for racing and sport car applications up to 3,500 pounds for light truck, SUV, off road application and higher for commercial vehicles. These load ratings are verified by a series of cornering fatigue, radial fatigue and impact tests.

APP Forged Wheels have the additional benefit, when requested, of a polished mirror finish. This can be achieved because of the high integrity of the metallic structure produced by the forging process. Every APP Forged Wheel is produced from the very highest quality 6061 T6 alloy.

In order to create tighter machining tolerances and the smoothest finishes. We chose to use Sandvik ®, a German manufacture and leaders of the finest lathe tools in the industry. Utilizing their unique Silent Tools ™ Anti-Vibration Technology, this technology enables our production to eliminate vibrations that can cause bad surface texture, and insufficient accuracy.

(WIPS) guides the operator through the job set-up process and helps reduce setup time by allowing the operator to multitask while the automatic probing routines are running. WIPS ensures that tools and parts are maintained within tolerance throughout the production process.

MV Forged useS the best coolant in our industry; Blaser®. A Swiss Lube company manufactured in Switzerland for the last 80 years. By optimizing the machining process and using Blaser® cutting fluid to enable higher speeds, feed, machining rates, and spotless surfaces.