Capabilities
A clear route to qualified supply.
Agree the production route, approval evidence and batch controls for each model.
Three material routes
- Steel wheels & rims
- Forming → welding → machining → coating
- Cast aluminum wheels
- Casting → heat treatment → machining → finishing
- Forged aluminum wheels
- Forging → heat treatment → machining → finishing
These are typical process routes. The actual production process and inspection plan must be confirmed for the selected wheel.
Product illustrationQuality control checkpoints
01
Incoming materials
Check material grade, batch records and dimensional condition.
02
Process controls
Agree critical forming, welding, heat-treatment and machining controls.
03
Model qualification
Request applicable radial and cornering fatigue, impact and corrosion test evidence. Tests must relate to the supplied model.
04
Batch release
Define runout, PCD, bore, seat, finish and applicable leak checks. Keep inspection and marking records.
A standard reference or DOT marking is not evidence that all models are certified. Qualification is reviewed for the exact use and configuration.