Top 5 Solutions to Combat Wheel Repair Labor Shortage in 2025
Have you ever faced challenges in your automotive repair shop such as difficulty recruiting skilled wheel repair technicians, order backlogs due to slow onboarding of new employees, or business disruptions when experienced technicians resign?
This article presents 5 practical intelligent solutions that integrate the core functions of Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines, （*If you are using a Chinese server to log in, please click this link.）helping you overcome manpower shortages and maintain stable wheel repair operations.
1. Intelligent Measurement: Even Novices Can Accurately Locate Wheel Sizes
During manpower shortages, automotive repair shops are often forced to hire new employees.
However, traditional wheel repair relies on technicians’ experience for size measurement, which easily leads to rework due to errors by novices.
Intelligent measurement directly reduces dependence on skilled technicians, enabling novices to quickly take on basic tasks.
Accurate size positioning is the first step in wheel repair—incorrect measurements will damage the wheel structure in subsequent processing.
Below are the operating steps for leveraging the intelligent measurement function of Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines:
l Step 1: Activate the infrared displacement sensor
All Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines are equipped with infrared displacement sensors.
Novices only need to fix the wheel on the equipment and click the start button; the sensor will automatically scan key data such as the wheel’s diameter and curvature, eliminating the need for repeated manual measurements with calipers.
l Step 2: Automatically sync data to the system
Measured data is synced to the equipment’s intelligent control system in real time.
The system generates a processing plan based on the data, avoiding processing errors caused by manual data recording mistakes or misinterpretation by novices.
l Step 3: Confirm parameters with one click
Novices only need to verify whether the wheel model displayed on the system matches the actual model.
After confirmation, the equipment enters the processing state—no experience-based judgment is required throughout the process.
The table below details the core differences between traditional manual measurement and Gubot’s intelligent measurement:
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Comparison Item |
Traditional Manual Measurement |
Gubot Intelligent Measurement (Infrared Displacement Sensor) |
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Target Users |
Skilled technicians with over 3 years of experience |
Novices with no experience, transferred employees |
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Advantages |
No equipment investment (only calipers needed) |
High measurement accuracy (error ≤ 0.01mm), short time-consuming, no experience dependence |
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Disadvantages |
Experience-dependent (prone to visual errors), time-consuming (5-10 minutes per unit), rework rate of novices over 30% |
Requires matching dedicated equipment (Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machine) |
You might be wondering: even if novices can measure accurately, they may still make mistakes in subsequent processing. Read on—the second solution will show you how to reduce manual operation errors through automated processing.
2. Automated Processing: Reduce Manual Intervention and Skill Dependence
Traditional wheel diamond cutting requires technicians to manually control the tool post’s movement speed and angle, which is not only time-consuming but also requires long-term experience to ensure uniform texture.
During manpower shortages, a small number of experienced technicians simply cannot handle all orders.
Automated processing allows equipment to replace manual labor for core operations, improving efficiency while lowering skill requirements.
Automated processing is key to solving manpower shortages—the equipment can complete diamond cutting according to preset programs.
Novices only need to perform simple button operations, without mastering complex manual skills.
Below are the operating steps for leveraging the automated processing function of Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines:
l Step 1: Activate the intelligent curve optimization function
After confirming measurement parameters, the equipment automatically activates the intelligent curve optimization function.
It adjusts processing parameters such as cutting feed rate (0.1-2500mm/min) and spindle speed (0-3000r/min) based on the wheel material (e.g., aluminum alloy, steel) and damage level—no manual debugging by novices is needed.
l Step 2: Start the automatic lubrication and transmission system
Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines are equipped with an automatic lubrication system, which regularly adds lubricant to the tool post and guide rails during processing to maintain stable high-speed operation of the equipment.
The latest product models are equipped with an automatic tool setting function.
The high-stability transmission system ensures precise tool post movement trajectories, avoiding uneven texture depth caused by inconsistent force during manual operation by novices.
l Step 3: Wait for processing completion
Novices only need to monitor the three-color alarm light while the equipment is running (green for normal operation, red for abnormalities) and do not need to keep a close eye on the operation.
One wheel’s diamond cutting process can be completed in 5-15 minutes. During this period, they can handle other orders simultaneously, improving individual work efficiency.
The table below details the core differences between traditional manual processing and Gubot’s automated processing:
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Comparison Item |
Traditional Manual Processing |
Gubot Automated Processing |
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Target Users |
Skilled technicians with over 5 years of experience |
Novices with no experience (after 3-day training) |
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Advantages |
Flexible adjustment for special textures |
High processing efficiency (5-15 minutes per unit), higher texture uniformity, one person can monitor 2-3 machines simultaneously |
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Disadvantages |
Low efficiency (30-60 minutes per unit), poor texture consistency, increased rework rate when technicians are fatigued |
Experience guidance required for special customized textures (remote guidance available from the manufacturer) |
You might be worried: if a fault occurs during automated processing, what if novices cannot troubleshoot it?
Read on—the third solution will solve the manpower challenge in equipment maintenance.
3. Fault Self-Diagnosis: Reduce Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Costs
During manpower shortages, automotive repair shops often lack dedicated equipment maintenance personnel.
When traditional wheel repair equipment malfunctions, they have to wait for the manufacturer’s on-site troubleshooting, which takes 1-2 days at best and up to a week at worst—directly causing business stagnation!
Fault self-diagnosis enables novices to quickly locate problems and even resolve them remotely, reducing downtime losses.
Equipment fault troubleshooting is a hidden pain point during manpower shortages; failure to address it promptly will further exacerbate order backlogs.
l Step 1: Identify fault alarm signals
When the equipment malfunctions (e.g., unstable voltage, tool post jamming), the three-color alarm light turns red and emits a beep, and the equipment screen directly displays a fault code—novices do not need to check parts one by one.
l Step 2: Preliminary troubleshooting with the manual
Based on the code displayed on the screen, the corresponding solution can be found in the materials provided with the equipment during delivery.
Simple faults can be resolved independently without waiting for professionals.
l Step 3: Remote assistance for complex issues
If novices encounter unresolved faults, they can contact Gubot’s technical personnel.
The technical team will remotely assist in troubleshooting the equipment system, and most complex faults can be resolved on the same day.
The table below details the core differences between traditional equipment and Gubot’s fault handling mode:
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Comparison Item |
Traditional Wheel Repair Equipment |
Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machine (with Fault Self-Diagnosis) |
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Target Users |
Professional equipment maintenance personnel |
Novices, general operators |
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Advantages |
No additional function costs |
Short fault location time (< 5 minutes), most issues resolvable remotely |
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Disadvantages |
Time-consuming fault troubleshooting (2-4 hours per time), on-site maintenance fees required, long downtime (1-7 days) |
Requires equipment to support remote functions (standard on all Gubot models) |
You might be asking: even if the equipment can self-diagnose, novices still need basic operation training. How can they learn quickly without guidance? Read on—the fourth solution will address the challenge of training new employees.
4. Free Training + Remote Support: Quickly Train Basic Operators
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During manpower shortages, it is difficult for automotive repair shops to spend months training new employees.
Traditional training relies on the “one-on-one” guidance of experienced technicians, which not only takes up the technicians’ time but also often results in slow onboarding of new employees due to unsystematic teaching.
However, standardized free training + long-term remote support enables new employees to master basic operations in 3 days and start working quickly.
The core of new employee training is “short, flat, and fast”—replacing experience-based teaching with standardized processes to enable new employees to quickly acquire independent operation capabilities.
l Step 1: Attend 3-day offline special training
Gubot provides free offline training for cooperative customers, covering:
- Equipment operation (e.g., power-on, wheel fixing, starting processing)
- Store operation theory training
- Practical exercises
l Step 2: Consolidate learning through “theory + practice”
During training, instructors first explain theoretical knowledge, then let new employees operate the equipment hands-on, practicing the entire process from measurement to processing.
Instructors will correct mistakes in real time (e.g., improper wheel fixing) to prevent new employees from developing bad habits.
l Step 3: Long-term remote guidance to make up for shortcomings
After new employees start working, if they encounter issues not covered in training (e.g., processing wheels of special sizes), they can contact Gubot’s after-sales team at any time to receive remote guidance via video call.
The table below details the core differences between non-systematic training and Gubot’s training mode:
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Comparison Item |
Non-Systematic Training (Guided by Experienced Technicians) |
Gubot Free Training + Remote Support |
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Target Users |
Shops with sufficient experienced technicians |
Shops with manpower shortages needing quick staffing |
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Advantages |
Aligns with the shop’s actual operation scenarios |
Short training cycle (3 days), over 90% independent on-the-job rate for new employees, no time occupied by experienced technicians |
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Disadvantages |
Long training cycle (1-2 months), experience-dependent on technicians, inconsistent skills of new employees |
Requires attending training at designated locations |
You might be concerned: when the equipment is updated with new functions later, new employees will need to re-learn. Will this increase training costs? Read on—the fifth solution will address the issue of long-term skill iteration.
5. Lifetime Free Software Upgrade: No Repeated Training for Adapting to New Functions
As wheel models are updated (e.g., larger sizes, special textures), traditional equipment requires manual system upgrades or part replacements.
New employees who have just mastered the operation of the old version will need re-training, increasing labor costs.
However, lifetime free software upgrades allow the equipment to automatically adapt to new requirements, reducing repeated training.
Software upgrades are key to solving long-term manpower issues—when equipment functions are iterated, new employees do not need to re-learn complex operations, but only need to briefly familiarize themselves with the new interface.
The table below details the core differences between traditional wheel repair equipment and Gubot’s equipment in terms of software upgrades:
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Comparison Item |
Traditional Wheel Repair Equipment |
Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machine (Lifetime Free Software Upgrade) |
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Target Users |
Shops willing to participate in paid training repeatedly |
Shops seeking to save training costs in the long run |
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Advantages |
No subsequent software costs (only initial purchase) |
Lifetime free upgrades, no need to replace equipment to adapt to new wheel models |
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Disadvantages |
Paid upgrades (500-2000 RMB per time), long training cycle for new functions (1-2 days), old equipment cannot adapt to new wheel models |
Need to contact Gubot team for upgrades |
Conclusion
Automotive repair shops are advised to leverage the 5 functions of Gubot CNC Wheel Diamond Cut Machines—intelligent measurement, automated processing, fault self-diagnosis, free training, and lifetime software upgrades—to reduce reliance on skilled technicians and quickly resolve manpower shortages.
Which of the solutions in this article will you try first?