Cut plies at splice points and press ends together to form continuous bands

Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies

Use hand tools and gauges to position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock

Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading

Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges

Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies

Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice end

Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve