Cast iron, a widely used iron-carbon alloy, exhibits a diverse range of microstructures that govern its mechanical and thermal properties. Among its variants, compacted graphite iron (CGI) is of ...

Auto engine designers are turning to a long neglected version of iron that can handle the much higher internal pressures of modern diesel engines. Compacted graphite iron has a molecular structure ...

* New 6.4 litre V8 diesel engine based on a SinterCast-CGI cylinder block * Cylinder block production underway at the Cifunsa foundry in Mexico * CGI provides 15% weight reduction, increased ...

Stockholm-based Scania manufactures trucks and buses for distribution worldwide, and it’s also well-known for the quality and reliability of its diesel engines. The availability of new, lighter grades ...

KENNAMETAL has introduced the KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades for higher wear resistance and up to 30% longer tool life when machining cast iron and compacted graphite iron components. Both ...

This is an exciting time for people who want to drive diesel trucks. The engines under the hoods of 31/44- and 1-ton trucks are the most powerful and cleanest ever, and 11/42-ton trucks will soon get ...

DETROIT -- The 2.7-liter V-6 that Ford unveiled along with the redesigned 2015 F-150 has a lightweight two-piece cylinder block unique among pickup engines. The upper section, which houses the ...

Japan's factory activity slumped to the lowest level in 10 months on sluggish demand though the service sector strengthened further in January, preliminary business surveys showed on Friday.