Stress relief of mechanically roughened cylinder bores for reduced cracking tendency

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PATENT NO 9863030
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15042208

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A method of treating the surface of an aluminum-based engine block cylinder bore that has been mechanically roughened. In one form, this method includes using vibratory stress relief, elevated temperature stress relief or cryogenic stress relief so that residual stresses imparted to the surface by the roughening process are reduced. In this way, a protective coating that is also applied to the bore surface will exhibit better adhesion and lower incidence of stress-induced or fatigue-induced cracking.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCMICHIGAN USA MICHIGAN

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Kramer, Martin S Clarkston, US 23 808
Wang, Yucong West Bloomfield, US 71 507

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