Comprehensive Welding and Machining Line for Complete Wheels (Rims & Discs)

For sale is a highly automated and exceptionally complete production line for the assembly, welding, machining, and final inspection of complete wheels. The line is consistently automated with a large number of Kuka robots (mostly from 2008) and features premium components from manufacturers such as Georg, SMG, Cloos, Danobat, and IEF Werner. From the initial assembly press, through a five-station welding system, to three CNC turning centers, measuring machines, and a shot blasting unit, this line covers the entire manufacturing process.

This facility represents a turnkey solution for the mass production of welded complete wheels, distinguished by its high degree of automation and the integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality assurance technologies.

For sale: Complete wheel welding & machining line with Kuka robots, Georg presses, Cloos welding systems, Danobat CNC centers, and IEF measuring machines.

Highlights of the Line

• Extremely High Automation: Over a dozen Kuka KR150-2 2000 robots handle all parts handling.
• Powerful Welding Section: An automatic system with 5 welding stations, each equipped with a Kuka robot and Cloos (Quinto) GLC603 welding units.
• Precise CNC Machining: Three Danobat TV-650/SL turning centers with Siemens Sinumerik 840D controls.
• Integrated Press Technology: Several hydraulic presses from Georg and SMG (up to 10,000 kN), partially refurbished.
• Complete Quality Assurance: IEF Werner wheel measuring machines and a Konrad Rump double shot blasting machine.
• Modern Upgrades: Includes a very recent valve protection welding cell from 2023.

Process Flow and Main Components

1. Assembly & Pressing:
   • The line begins with an infeed station and an SMG hydraulic press (1,600 kN), served by a Kuka robot. This press was rebuilt by Georg in 2008.
   • A second, more powerful Georg hydraulic press (10,000 kN) joins the components, served by two Kuka robots.
2. Automatic Welding:
   • The centerpiece is an automatic welding system with 5 identical welding stations.
   • Each station includes a Kuka KR150-2 2000 robot, two Cloos (Quinto) GLC603 welding units (YOM 2009), and a fume extraction system. A brushing device is used for deburring.
3. CNC Turning:
   • Three Danobat TV-650/SL turning centers (YOM 2008) with Siemens Sinumerik 840D Powerline controls and integrated handling systems perform the machining of the wheels.
4. Further Pressing and Finishing Steps:
   • The wheels undergo further pressing operations on a refurbished Georg PHEH315 press (3,150 kN) and another refurbished SMG HZBU160 press (1,600 kN), which are also robot-fed.
   • A Konrad Rump double shot blasting machine (YOM 2009) prepares the surfaces.
   • A valve protection welding system (custom build, YOM 2023) completes the process.
5. Quality Control and Handling:
   • A double and a single IEF Werner wheel measuring machine (YOM 2008/2000) ensure dimensional accuracy.
   • Various roller conveyors and lifting units from Blume (YOM 2008) connect the stations.