SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series · 2000 · 16 citations · 1 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceInternal Combustion EnginesMaterials CharacterizationMetallurgyEngine MaterialsEngine WearMicrostructure ControlWear-resistant MaterialsCylinder Bores WearEngine Block MaterialsFibersHigh PerformanceLubricationMetal Matrix NanocompositesReinforcementWear
<div class="htmlview paragraph">An all aluminum cylinder block with a Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) cylinder bore was developed which made it possible to re-design the base engine for high performance with a bore-to-bore distance as narrow as 5.5mm. The cylinder block is an open deck type and the MMC preform consists of alumina-silica fibers and mulite particles. A laminar flow die cast process was selected to ensure defect-free MMC bore quality. To insure good lubrication, electrochemical machining was applied to the bore surface.</div> <div class="htmlview paragraph">By use of radioisotope(RI) measurements, MMC reinforcement was optimized for wear characteristics. Particular attention was paid to use of fuels with high sulfur levels.</div>
1