"Short-Block" Charlie and the Importance of Surface Finish to High-Performance Engine Part

From interview: Jim Riley jim.riley@bvproducts.com.au BV Products

Contributing Editor: Dave Davidson, Deburring/Finishing Technologist | 509.230.6821 | dryfinish@gmail.com | https://about.me/dave.davidson

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Short Block Charlie is a motorcycle engine rebuilder who operates an engine rebuilding service. How much could American industry learn from "Short Block" about the correlation between engine part and component surface finish and the performance of the engine itself? More than you might think...

This material was contributed by noted Australian metal finishing expert Jim Riley, whose Melbourne, Australia company BV Products provides deburring and finishing services and equipment to the continent of Australia, and several close by countries. BV Products provided "Short Block" with the training and the equipment to develop Vibratory Isotropic Micro-Finishing on engine parts. Listen to Short Block Charlie expound on the the performance and part-life benefits that come with upgrading engine part surface finishes,

What are the advantages of producing isotropic micro-finishes on engine parts, and cooperating parts generally?

Jim's list is a long one, based on years of customer feed-back, other technical studies confirm the customer observations on part performance improvement from isotropic finishing methods.

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

Reduce Friction
Increase Part Durability
Improve Corrosion Resistance
Reduce Wear
Reduce Lubrication Requirements and Cost
Improve Oil Retention Properties
Reduce Contact and Bending Fatigue
Improve Pitting Resistance
Reduce Vibration and Noise
Reduce Applied Torque Requirements
Produce a Uniform Surface Finish
Produce a Superior Surface Finish

WORKING ADVANTAGES

Eliminate Break-in
Extend Component Life
Reduce Metal Debris
Reduce Part Failures
Minimize Overheating

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES OF FRICTION REDUCTION

Increase Fuel Economy
Reduce Contact Fatigue
Increase Power Density
Lower Operating Temperature
Extend Mean Time Between Maintenance
Reduce Maintenance Costs

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