Abstract This project aimed at studying of wheel balance by using wheel balancing machine for passenger car wheel. This Balancing machine for car wheel is designed for automatic measurement and correction of dynamic unbalancing normally the balancing machine is integrated into a wheel assembly line. What is wheel balancing? • Wheel balancing is the operation performed in order to attain uniform traction and to avoid vibrations in automobiles by addition of balancing weights on the rim in order to distribute the wheel mass evenly during rotation. When to balance awheel: • Vibration in the steering wheel atcertain highway speeds. • Vibration in the seat or floorboard at certain highway speeds. • Scalloped or cupped wear pattern on thetires
*note: Scalloped one of a continuous series of
circle segments or angular projections forming a border (as on cloth or metal or rubber) Scalloped tyre DYNAMIC BALANCE *Dynamic balance describes the forces generated by asymmetric mass distribution when the tire isrotated, usually at a high speed.
*In the tire factory the tire is mounted on a balancing
machine test wheel, the assembly is accelerated upto a speed of 300 RPM or higher, and sensors measure the forces of unbalance as the tire rotates.
*Dynamic balance is better (it is more comprehensive)
than static balance alone, because both couple and static forces are measured and corrected. EFFECTSOFWHEELMISBALANCING: • When the tire rotates, asymmetric masses cause the wheel to wobble, which cancause ride disturbances, usually vertical and lateral vibrations. It can also result in a wobbling of the steering. • Wheels that are not balanced or are out of balance generally produce a vibration that is uncomfortable to drive in and results in premature wearing of suspension and steering components, rotating parts and tyres. WHEEL BALANCING MACHINE • A balancing machine is a measuring tool used for balancing rotating machine parts such as wheels, rotors for electric motors, fans, turbines, disc brakes, disc drives, propellers and pumps. • The machine usually consists of two rigid pedestals, with suspension and bearings on top supporting a mounting platform. Wheel balancing machine PROCEDURE FOR BALANCING AN UNBALANCED WHEEL • The tire is made free from all thesmall stones, if any. • The wheel is fixed to spindle of wheelbalancing machine by use of quick cone lock nut. • Quick cone lock nut ensures fast mountingand fast removal of tire. • Wheel balancing machine is switch on. • The spindle is made to rotate at speed of400 rpm. • The rotation of the spindle isstopped. • Wheel balancing machine determines the size of weights and where to locate weight on the wheel. • The size of the weight and location of the weight tobe placed is shown on the monitor of the wheel balancingmachine. • The weight is fixed to rim atexact location which is shown on the monitor. • And wheel is removed from the spindle of wheel balancing by the use of quick conelock nut. • Now the wheel isbalanced. • Now it can be used for comfortabledriving. Weight on rim Material of balancingmasses
• Previously lead is used as a
material for manufacturing a weight. Because lead is toxic material so zinc is used for preparing weights. weights Conclusion
• Wheels are balanced on a wheel balancing
machine. The machine rotates the tire andwheel assembly and automatically calculates the weight and location of the balance counter weight. And require amount of weights are added to rim of wheel. • It is observed that by balancing the wheel, the life of the tire will increases, hence there will not be any vibrations in steering or car and thedrive will be smooth andcomfortable.