Tire buffing machines are widely used as tire retreading equipment. When a mechanic or tire retreading company receives a tire that has passed all initial checks and is deemed certified according to industry standards for quality and safety, the first job in retreading is buffing the tire itself. This process involves removing old tread from the tire, and preparing the wheel casing for a new tread. A newly buffed tire offers a textured surface that assists in the proper levels of adhesion with the retread added later.