Originally posted by TAW
Can anyone comment on the advantages that the new Microcasted pistons provide and exactly what it means. I have a motor that has this and a friend and I have been discussing this and just wanted to know what the big deal is with it.
thanks
This technology givers ability to add Silicon in quantity more then 22-23%. It is pretty old technology ( as far as I know). Also been calling poweder metall technology. If you look in internet, you will find it is widely used for years. It has some advantages and disadvantages. From what I know this techology been use in engine for military aplication in Russia since 1980"s. We try and used this kind of materials for pistons back in 80's and 90's but later it was find the way how to make casting alloy. Alloy made by this technology is still bridall.
One of the big advantages is-economical-you can form almost any kind of configuration without wasting machine time and material ( it is beside Si content).
more info you can find on the web.
Edward