In seeking to produce lightweight aluminum block based engines, a variety of metallurgical and surface modification techniques for cylinder bores, pistons and piston rings are available. This paper discusses these various alternative methods while placing particular emphasis on electroplated nickel ceramic composite coatings (NCC). NCC Coating properties are characterized by high hardness, high corrosion resistance, high temperature wear and scuff resistance and low frictional coefficients.The application of NCC Coatings in 2-stroke motorcycle and diesel engines has resulted in benefits in the following areas: The sum of the above stated benefits holds much potential for contributing towards greater flexibility in materials selection for the design of lightweight, fuel efficient vehicles based upon the use of aluminum engines.


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    Title :

    Improved Engine Performance Via Use of Nickel Ceramic Composite Coatings (NCC Coat)


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Funatani, K. (author) / Kurosawa, K. (author) / Puz, M. F. (author) / Fabiyi, P. A. (author)

    Conference:

    International Congress & Exposition ; 1994



    Publication date :

    1994-03-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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