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Investigation on automobile wheel rim aluminium 6061 and 6066 Alloys

using ANSYS WORKBENCH
R. Vijayakumar ⇑, C. Ramesh, R. Boobesh, R. Ram Surya, P. Souder Rajesh
M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, Tamilnadu 639113, India

a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t

Article history: The essential of car wheel rim is to provide a firm base on which to fit the tyre. Its dimensions, shape
Received 20 March 2020 should be suitable to adequately accommodate the particular tyre required for the vehicle. In this project
Accepted 31 March 2020 a tyre of car wheel rim belonging to the disc wheel category is considered. The wheel rim is model by
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using SOLIDWORKS 2016. By using this software, the risk involved in the design and manufacturing pro-
cess can be easily minimized. So the modeling of the wheel rim is made by using SOLIDWORKS. Later this
Keywords: wheel rim modal is imported to ANSYS WORKBENCH 16 for analysis work. ANSYS WORKBENCH 16 is the
Automobile rim
latest software used for simulating and also calculating the different properties and viewing the results.
Aluminium 6061
Aluminium 6066
ANSYS WORKBENCH 16 static structural analysis work is carried out by considering four different alu-
Ansys minium alloys namely 6061 and 6066, their relative performances have been observed respectively. In
Geometric study addition to wheel rim is subjected to modal analysis, part of dynamic analysis is carried out its perfor-
mance is observed. In this analysis by observing the results of both static and dynamic analysis obtained
best material is suggested for making an effective rim structure.
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1. Introduction 2. Material selected

The Wheel rim is the ‘‘outer edge of a wheel, holding the tire”. It
makes up the outer circular design of the wheel on which the
inside edge of the tire is mounted on vehicles such as automobiles.
Wheels must be strong enough to support the vehicle and with-
stand the forces caused by normal operation [1]. At the same time,
they must be as light as possible, to help keep un-sprung weight to
a minimum [2]. Wheels can be made from cast aluminium alloy or
magnesium alloy [3]. Alloy wheels are popular because of their
appearance and because they are lighter than similar steel wheels
(Table 1).
Aluminium is a better conductor of heat, so alloy wheels can
dissipate heat from brakes and tyres more effectively than steel
ones. Most wheels have ventilation holes in the flange, so air can
circulate to the brakes [4]. Most passenger car wheels are of well,
or drop-center design [5]. This design allows for tyre removal
and fitting. The removal and fitting of tyres should be carried out
according to manufactures instructions (Table 2).
⇑ Corresponding author.
E-mail address: vijayakumarr.mech@mkce.ac.in (R. Vijayakumar).
We selected the different types of aluminium alloy materials
and apply to the 3D model of wheel rim [6]. Then import the 3D
model to ANSYS WORKBENCH for analysing the different proper-
ties and obtain results for various material [7]. The different types
of aluminium alloy materials are
 ALUMINIUM 6061
 ALUMINIUM 6066
3. Modelling of rim using SOLIDWORKS
3.1. Design procedure of rim
 The Body and centre coverage of the rim was created by using
revolve tool in Fig. 1.
 Create the multiple bolt holes in flange by using extrude cut and
circular pattern tools in Fig. 2.
 Create rim profile by using extrude cut too in Fig. 3.
 Final 3D model of wheel rim was obtained by using SOLID-
WORKS in Fig. 4.

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Table 1
wheel rim dimensions.

Sl. No. Specification Value

1 Rim Width 256 mm
2 Wheel Diameter 482 mm
3 Offset 20 mm
4 Number of spokes 8
5 Rim thickness 5 mm
6 Bolt diameter 24 mm dia
7 Number of bolt holes 5

Table 2
Properties of AL6061.

Component Wt. %
Al 95.8–98.6
Cr 0.04–0.35 Fig. 3. Create rim profile.
Cu 0.15–0.4
Fe Max 0.7
Mg 0.8–1.2
Mn Max 0.15
Si 0.4–0.8
Ti Max 0.25
Zn Max 0.25
Other, each Max 0.05
Other, total Max 0.15

Fig. 4. Final 3D model of wheel rim.

4. Analysing testing for aluminium 6061

4.1. Result of aluminium 6061

Fig. 1. The Body and centre coverage of the rim.
4.1.1. Total deformation
The total deformation in aluminum 6061 is 0.066057 mm in
Fig. 5.

4.1.2. Stress distribution

The total stress distribution in aluminum 6061 is 23.24 N/mm2
in Fig. 6.

4.1.3. Strain distribution

The total strain distribution in aluminum 6061 is 0.00031 in
Fig. 7.

5. Analysing testing for aluminium 6066

5.1. Result of aluminium 6066

5.1.1. Total deformation

The total deformation in aluminum 6061 is 0.061761 mm in
Fig. 2. Create the multiple bolt holes in flange. Fig. 8.

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Fig. 5. The total deformation on aluminium 6061.

Fig. 6. The total stress distribution on aluminium 6061.

5.1.2. Stress distribution 6. Result discussion

The total stress distribution in aluminum 6061 is 23.193 N/mm2
in Fig. 9. In the above analysis to compare aluminum 6066 and alu-
minum 6061 in both materials alloy wheels to be tested in ANSYS
analysis software we found total deformation is maximum for
5.1.3. Strain distribution 6061 compare to 6066 [8]. Calculate the stress also maximum for
The total strain distribution in aluminum 6061 is 0.00029 in 6061 compare to 6066. Calculate the strain distribution also
Fig. 10. slightly maximum for 6061 compare to 6066 (Table 3).

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Fig. 7. The total strain distribution on aluminium 6061.

Fig. 8. The total deformation on aluminium 6066.

7. Conclusion
The wheel edge is demonstrated and broke down with the
assistance of CAD and CAE programming [9]. At first the exam-
ination is accomplished for general existing model of wheel
edge with a default material application and the for this struc-
ture the basic and modular investigation is conveyed so as to
locate its basic and dynamic practices, the outcomes acquired
are contrasted and material improved structures, the auxiliary
parameters called twisting, anxiety experienced by Aluminium
6061 and 6066 lies in a passable utmost when thought about
among their material classification and its mass dispersion is
additionally lies in a reasonable point of confinement. However,
because of the material accessibility and cost imperative we
have chosen 6061 [10]. With the assistance of modular
investigation information, plainly the combinations called
Aluminium 6061 and hardened steel encounters the less recur-
rence conveyance because of the dynamic conditions. So the
dynamic contemplations additionally bolster the utilizations of
amalgams.

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Fig. 9. The total stress distribution on aluminium 6066.

Fig. 10. The total strain distribution on aluminium 6066.

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