SVTPerformance Tours The True Forged Wheels Factory
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From solid billet aluminum blanks, True Forged builds some of the finest custom wheels avaliable.http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...urs-true-forged-wheels-factory-lots-pics.htmlhttp://www.svtperformance.com/forum...urs-true-forged-wheels-factory-lots-pics.html
Part three in our series of shop tours [TMI Tour / McLeod Tour] from the aftermath of SEMA 2012 finds us at the manufacturing facility of True Forged Wheels. Steve@TF personally took us on the tour and explained the processes involved in producing what many consider some of the best wheels available in the Mustang market. Starting with billet aluminum blanks the guys at True forged hue, polish, finish, and weld their custom wheels to the customer's exact specifications. From a Fox-Body to a Trinity powered SVT GT500 True Forged can build you a custom set of wheels to tuck the perfect set of tires for your car precisely in your wheel-wells. Follow along as we show you how TF goes about their billet artistry:
This is where it all begins, a solid aluminum billet.
True Forged keeps plenty of them in stock.
From these TF can build any of their classic designs.
From there it's time for a trip to the machining center.
This machine starts the machining process.
Here you can see that the hub face has been machined.
Time to cut some spokes.
This massive lathe cuts the hubs.
It turns out plenty of chips.
A lot of work goes into making a set of True Forged Wheels.
Wheels in various stages of assembly.
This machine applies a bit of heat to the hoop so it can expand just enough for the center section to drop in.
Speaking of center sections, here's a freshly machined and polished set.
True Forged has the option to make pretty much any size wheel you would want for a Mustang.
To do that they have to keep a lot of different hoops in stock.
They can even do completely custom widths.
True Forged's options are nearly limitless.
The width ordered by this customer required this hoop be custom narrowed.
Precision welding is a key to a premium wheel.
Did I mention that they keep a lot of hoops in stock?
These wheels are finished and being packaged up to be sent to an SVTP member.
The powder coated finish looked great.
Another custom set of TF wheels being assembled.
Sections of three piece wheels.
Ever wonder how the assembly parting line on a three piece wheel is sealed?
Here you can see how silicone sealant is applies to the seam.
After a bit of curing time this sealant will prevent any loss of air pressure.
These bolts hold the three separate sections together.
The quality of a True Forged wheel is simply astounding.
Everything is machined and finished to a level of precision that is extremely impressive.
When I first saw the red bolts on these wheels I had my doubts about them.
However, when combined with the red-filed lettering of the TF center cap I have to admit that the total package looks pretty good.
Black chrome lip + black center + satin rear hoop + red trim = a great looking wheel.
The red filled lettering looks great, and the black finish is immaculate.
This facility also machines wheels for other brands.
These fully machined centers are on their way out to be powder coated.
I'm told that they too are destined to be on an SVTP member's Mustang.
On the road with Wicket once again. See you at the next shop.
True Forged keeps plenty of them in stock.
From these TF can build any of their classic designs.
From there it's time for a trip to the machining center.
This machine starts the machining process.
Here you can see that the hub face has been machined.
Time to cut some spokes.
This massive lathe cuts the hubs.
It turns out plenty of chips.
A lot of work goes into making a set of True Forged Wheels.
Wheels in various stages of assembly.
This machine applies a bit of heat to the hoop so it can expand just enough for the center section to drop in.
Speaking of center sections, here's a freshly machined and polished set.
True Forged has the option to make pretty much any size wheel you would want for a Mustang.
To do that they have to keep a lot of different hoops in stock.
They can even do completely custom widths.
True Forged's options are nearly limitless.
The width ordered by this customer required this hoop be custom narrowed.
Precision welding is a key to a premium wheel.
Did I mention that they keep a lot of hoops in stock?
These wheels are finished and being packaged up to be sent to an SVTP member.
The powder coated finish looked great.
Another custom set of TF wheels being assembled.
Sections of three piece wheels.
Ever wonder how the assembly parting line on a three piece wheel is sealed?
Here you can see how silicone sealant is applies to the seam.
After a bit of curing time this sealant will prevent any loss of air pressure.
These bolts hold the three separate sections together.
The quality of a True Forged wheel is simply astounding.
Everything is machined and finished to a level of precision that is extremely impressive.
When I first saw the red bolts on these wheels I had my doubts about them.
However, when combined with the red-filed lettering of the TF center cap I have to admit that the total package looks pretty good.
Black chrome lip + black center + satin rear hoop + red trim = a great looking wheel.
The red filled lettering looks great, and the black finish is immaculate.
This facility also machines wheels for other brands.
These fully machined centers are on their way out to be powder coated.
I'm told that they too are destined to be on an SVTP member's Mustang.
On the road with Wicket once again. See you at the next shop.
Special Thanks To:
True Forged Wheels -- True Forged - Facebook
Photos by StacyStangz
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