KIPARDO MANUFACTURING
Flow Forming Manufacturing Process
At KIPARDO, we form the rim section of an alloy wheel on our dedicated flow forming line, capable of processing 12-26″ wheels, using controlled roller forming before we move the wheel into downstream processing.
01PREPARE
Cast wheel blanks for rim forming
02SET UP
Position each blank on forming tooling
03FORM
Shape the rim with controlled rollers
04CHECK
Monitor the forming stage
FLOW FORMING IN THE FACTORY
From wheel blank to formed rim section
Flow forming is an advanced manufacturing process that combines the advantages of forging, extrusion, and stretching. It helps maintain the metal’s density and improves the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy wheels.
We show the flow forming manufacturing equipment and real process stages in our factory, so your team can see how rim forming fits into the production route.
PROCESS SEQUENCE
How we form the rim in the factory
01 / CAST WHEEL BLANKS
Prepare Cast Wheel Blanks
We begin with wheel blanks produced through our casting process. We stage the cast blanks for flow forming and check their condition before bringing them to the forming line.
This gives us a prepared starting point for the rim-forming operation.
02 / TOOLING SETUP
Mount the Blank on Tooling
We place each cast wheel blank on the designated flow forming tooling and secure it before forming begins. We check the setup against the approved production specification.
This positions the blank for the next rim-forming stage.
03 / RIM FORMING
Shape the Rim Section
We rotate the wheel on the machine and guide the forming rollers across the rim section in controlled stages. We use the tooling to form the required rim profile.
We follow the confirmed wheel program throughout the operation.
04 / PROCESS CONTROL
Monitor the Forming Stage
We keep the wheel supported in the forming station while we form the rim profile. We check the process settings and wheel condition as part of the production route.
After this stage, we move the wheel to the applicable downstream operations.
FACTORY GALLERY
See our flow forming equipment and wheel blanks
We show real factory views of the line, forming stations, tooling and wheel blanks used through the manufacturing process.
PROCESS VIDEO
See Flow FormingIn Motion
Step inside the KIPARDO factory and discover how our high-performance flow forming alloy wheels are made—from raw material to finished product.
MATERIAL STRUCTURE
How Flow Forming Changes the Rim Structure
During flow forming, controlled roller pressure plastically works the rim section while it rotates. This directs the material flow along the rim profile and produces a more oriented internal structure than the starting cast condition.
FLOW FORM WHEELS
Explore Our Flow Form Wheels
Explore our Flow Form Wheels collection for current designs, available sizes and project enquiries. We keep this product selection separate from the factory process shown above.
FOR B2B WHEEL PROGRAMS
Start with your specification
Send us your wheel drawing, available model data, size, PCD, ET, center bore, load requirement, finish, quantity and target vehicle application. We review these details with your project requirements in mind.
We confirm vehicle fitment with you against the complete specification, including vehicle year, brake clearance, wheel-arch and tire clearance, center bore and load requirements.