The MARK 400 marking system for wheels from NUMTEC is the ideal solution for automatically applying laser-based information on aluminum wheels. The machine provides a unique serial number for each individual wheel and can be used for standard or flow form alloy wheels from 14” to 24” in diameter. The machine consists of a laser scanner, wheel turning unit, and Numtec laser marking unit. Standard machine is configured for use with exclusive Numtec bar coding system for aluminum alloy wheels. Laser bar code system can identify wheels in a random chaotic environment. Wheels are rotated into position for marking based on bar code location. Wheel and laser unit are automatically positioned for etching laser based information in the proper location on the back side of the wheel.