Engine Block
From Open Source Ecology
Basics
- The "Core" of the engine
- Typically used in reference to Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs), but can also be applied to External Combustion Engines (ECEs) if such a block is used, as opposed to independant cylendars
- It holds most of the core components:
- Acts as the outer part of the cylendars
- Holds various rods/axles
- Can even have lines / ports for liquids (is this ever done?)
Production Methods
- Most often:
- "Blank" is cast, often by Investment Casting (need to see if this is becoming outdated)
- Blank is Heat Treated (Metalwork)
- Blank Is Machined (Typically via CNC Mill ) to acheive more precise Tolerances
- This step may occur at seperate facilities, but:
- The final holes etc are drilled, and the engine block is finalized (plus any other treatments etc)
OSE Work
Internal Links
External Links
