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      04-04-2008, 07:14 PM   #1
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Teaser Images: Vorsteiner Forged Wheel Production Process

Some of the highlights of our 3 Piece forged wheel production process for Ferrari 430 & 550 Maranello wheels [19x8.5 | 19x12]

Raw T6061 Forged Centers (Post Lathe)



Programming & Center Machining Process



Unfinished Machined Center Forging (Pre Polish & Paint)











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how did you make wheels out of wok covers?
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how did you make wheels out of wok covers?


Looks good so far.
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how did you make wheels out of wok covers?
The first image is a photo of a raw 20 inch forging. This is how all forged wheel centers are started before they are machined and cut.

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So convexed.
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