At EMO Hannover 2025, visitors witnessed the unveiling of the extraordinary Titanium Rim Project, a unique achievement that combined advanced design, CAM programming, and precision machining. The project was initiated by Ladermanufaktur GmbH and JP Performance, with the rims designed and programmed in SOLIDWORKS and SolidCAM. Manufacturing was executed in close cooperation with DMG MORI, whose high-performance machines made this ambitious vision a reality.
The titanium blanks, forged by Edelstahl Rosswag / Rosswag Engineering, laid the foundation for the rims. With over a century of expertise in high-performance materials, Rosswag provided the expertise required to prepare the raw titanium for such demanding machining.
The production process itself pushed the boundaries of technology and precision. Using tools over 400 mm in length presented significant challenges in terms of vibration, stability, and tool wear. To ensure optimal cutting conditions, HAM and Advantec precision tools were combined with Vericut Force optimization. SolidCAM’s advanced CAM strategies, including High-Speed Machining, iMachining 2D & 3D, and Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining, played a decisive role in generating the complex toolpaths necessary to complete the part. In total, the process required an impressive 160 hours of continuous machining.
The finished titanium rim was proudly presented at the DMG World exhibition area, where it captured the attention of engineers, manufacturers, and visitors from around the globe. The Titanium Rim Project demonstrates what is possible when leaders in design, CAM, tooling, and machining technology work in unison. And as the partners behind this initiative revealed, this remarkable achievement is only the beginning – there’s more to come.
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