Aluminum wheel machining

Run rings round your competitors

The machining of aluminum wheels requires high cutting speeds and extremely hard cutting materials. Robust tools are needed to withstand the enormous centrifugal forces that arise at high speeds. 
We have decades of knowledge and experience in this segment and have consistently expanded and optimized our range of tools and indexable inserts. We are a full-service provider able to offer the ideal tool for every process involved in the production of aluminum wheels—from machining the internal and external profiles through to the valve and screw hole bores. Today, our tools are used to machine around 50 percent of all aluminum wheels found on cars, motorbikes, trucks, and even airplanes.

1. OvalFlex

Turning for internal and mounting surface machining

  • A modular tool system tailor-made for complete machining of aluminum wheels
  • Maximum stability thanks to backlash-free interface, oval and conical design, and sturdy X32 insert
  • Reduced stock requirements due to large standard range
  • Excellent repeatability during tool head changeover

3. HubStar

Hub machining

  • Excellent time savings (up to 50% per wheel)
  • Maximum stability thanks to oval and conical design
  • Reduced stock requirements (no need for complex special-purpose tools)
  • Maximum application reliability and efficiency

4. KUB Pentron

Hub machining

  • Range of diameters from 14.00 mm to 65.00 mm
  • Cutting speeds and feed rates 20% higher than with other indexable insert drills currently available on the market
  • Large selection of indexable inserts available
  • Four usable cutting edges made from the best substrates with custom coatings
  • Wide selection of shank variants (ABS, cylindrical, PSC)
  • Surface-treated, wear-resistant base body
  • FEM-optimized chip flutes ensure reliable chip removal
  • ABS variant suitable for minimum quantity lubrication (MQL)
  • Simple handling

5. KUB Trigon

Hub machining

  • Range of diameters from 14.00 mm to 44.00 mm
  • Tight drilling tolerances up to IT 8 possible
  • Excellent surface quality can be achieved
  • Wide range of specialized indexable inserts
  • Wear-resistant, surface-treated base body
  • Cutting edge geometry ensures good centering
  • Also ideal for use on less powerful machines