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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2015
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Maik Broda, Wuerselen NRW, DE;
Christopher K. Palazzolo, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Uemit Ursavas, Leverkusen NRW, DE;
Glen Weber, Northville, MI (US);
Matthias Warkentin, Kerpen, DE;
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a process for producing a hardened and tempered component made of specially heat-treated cast iron (e.g., AGI). According to the disclosure, a main body made of cast iron is prepared which may already be in the shape of an engine block. The main body may then be subjected to pre-machining, which may include forming one or more bores. Then, the main body may be hardened and tempered by a suitable heat treatment, such as a special heat treatment. After the disclosed heat treatment, post-processing of the component may follow, such as establishing the final dimensions.