Abstract: A method for controlling a velocity of media from a shot peening device includes defining a sensing area via a sensor; receiving media through the sensing area; and determining a frequency of the media through the sensing area. The method then includes determining, by a controller, a velocity of the media based on the frequency and a characteristic of the sensor; comparing, by the controller, the determined velocity to a desired velocity; and commanding, by the controller, the shot peening device to adjust the velocity of the media in response to the comparison.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing a wheel disc into a wheel rim to manufacture a vehicle wheel includes upper and lower disc engaging members, which are clamped against opposite sides of the disc, and upper and lower rim engaging members, which engage upper and lower edges of the rim. The disc is first separated from the rim to assure proper alignment between the disc and rim and then forced into frictional engagement with the rim, while a compressive force is applied axially along the rim to relieve stresses and facilitate installation of the disc into the rim.