For years, there has been an almost mystical quality associated with the word "blueprinting." Visions of Grumpy Jenkins and Ed Pink are conjured up, along with clusters of guys in white coats with ...

Federal-Mogul Corp. is commercializing a new method for machining bushingless steel pistons destined for heavy-duty diesel engines. The powertrain parts manufacturer claims its High Precision ...

Decking—Removing material from the piston top to (1) provide the proper clearance between the piston deck and cylinder head, (2) equalize the distance from the center of the pinhole to the piston deck ...

Tough inserts, tougher steel. How did heat damage complicate machining this piston rod?

According to leading industry sources listed in ManufacturingTalk.com, friction welding has become widely accepted as a competitive and effective process and a valid, proven alternative to complex ...