Development of Aluminum Alloy Roller Type Valve Rocker Arm by Casting and Forging Technique
890554
02/01/1989
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- Content
- The following is a report on the process development and materials for rocker arms.This process is called a “hybrid process” which combines a casting process for blanks and a forging process.To obtain high durability, aluminum alloy was selected based on eutectic Al-Si adding Cu, Mg and Mn. As the fracture load is about 2 times higher than that of diecastings of the same shape, the mechanical properties have been remarkably improved by the “hybrid process.”Presently, rocker arms are being produced by a mass production system, providing superior performance to the new cars of MAZDA.
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- Citation
- Komatsu, S., Yahata, S., Fukui, K., and Tokoshima, T., "Development of Aluminum Alloy Roller Type Valve Rocker Arm by Casting and Forging Technique," SAE Technical Paper 890554, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/890554.