Material Aspects in Mercedes Benz Diesel Engines

It is not the purpose of this paper to report on fundamental news in the field of metallic materials, now will it present a complete catalogue of materials used in the world's oldest automotive plant. A few examples of the materials employed for such parts as crankshafts, camshafts, valves, light metal castings, cylinder heads, and tufftrided parts, show the obstacles to be overcome for producing high-speed diesel engines. A designer or metallurgist faced with similar problems may learn whether he has already found corresponding or even better solutions, or whether he might profit from the freely reported experience and experimental data given.