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Wheel balancing by computerised

wheel balancing machine


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.

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