by webteam | Nov 25, 2020
This is a common question we receive, and the best answer is that it is formed in the cylinder during the casting process. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about porosity. Some customers are worried that that a ring will catch on it or that it will...
by webteam | Nov 25, 2020
Probably! We pride ourselves on the quality of our welding and machining of damaged bores, and if you have seen our literature before you will probably already know what we are capable of. Sometimes (rarely) we come across situations where we do not feel confident...
by webteam | Nov 25, 2020
Usually about 0.10mm (0.004″). We can plate much thicker than that (and often do), but as the coating thickness increases, so does the edge buildup on the ports and lead-in chamfers etc. There are also technical reasons to avoid excessive thicknesses, but there are...
by webteam | Nov 25, 2020
Probably yes, we were the first to introduce nickel/silicon carbide plating onto cast iron many years ago. We can probably help solve your problem – just contact us for more information.
by webteam | Nov 25, 2020
Because sleeves are just old news! Why would you want to add extra weight to your machine, increase bore wear and lose engine performance?
