What characterizes wheel hubs?

Wheel hubs are central connecting elements in drive and chassis systems. They safely absorb and transmit forces and motion. Typical examples include wheel hubs, clutch hubs and other function-critical hub geometries. These workpieces are characterized by precise internal and external contours, fitting seats, hole patterns and, depending on the design, additional gears or connection surfaces. High dimensional accuracy, runout accuracy and reliably reproducible machining quality are therefore essential.

Typical machining requirements

The production of wheel hubs requires precise coordination of all machining steps to ensure that functionally relevant features can be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively. Depending on the workpiece, this includes turning, drilling and milling operations as well as, in corresponding designs, the machining of gears or fitting areas. PITTLER offers flexible machine concepts for these applications, enabling even demanding hub geometries to be machined efficiently and with high process reliability in just a few setups. This creates the basis for high component quality and stable manufacturing processes.