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CNC Machines for Heavy-Duty or Industrial Engines

On one hand, automating certain commonly performed machining processes means you only have to do the initial setup once and the machine does the rest. It frees up the machine operator to do something else, and it reduces the risk of human error when doing tedious, repetitive tasks. On the other hand, making the transition

Volvo D12 Series Engine Now Remanufactured in North America

TheVolvo Reman D12s are remanufactured at the Middletown RemanufacturingCenter (MRC) in Middletown, PA. MRC has provided North Americancustomers with superior remanufactured parts for more than 30 years. Volvo Reman D12s are available through Volvo Truck dealers.Each engine is delivered as a “basic engine” (longblock), which allows customers to re-use external engine componentssuch as alternators from

Federal-Mogul to Build New Manufacturing Facility in India

Federal-Mogul is planning tobuild a new facility in Chennai, India, for the manufacture of frictioncomponents for original equipment (OE) and aftermarket segments. Thefacility is scheduled to begin production of light vehicle brake andfriction components, commercial vehicle and railway friction productsby September 2009. Federal-Mogul currently manufactures products at six facilities inIndia, including pistons, rings, liners, bearings,

S.B. International Becomes Exclusive K-Line “Bronze Bullet” Distributor

S. B. International, Inc. (SBI), of Nashville, TN, and K-Line Industries, Inc., of Holland, MI, recently announced SBI as exclusive master distributor of K-Line’s Bronze Bullets brand valve guide liners and guide-liner tooling. With K-Line’s long history and expertise in tool and die manufacturingand SBI’s quarter-century of experience and innovation in marketing anddistribution of its

Get Ready For The Perfect Storm

Prior to $5 per gallon gas many of us wouldn’t have given the sport compact market a second thought. After 13 years of meteoric growth, the high performance sport compact market stalled, nosed over, and settled into a holding pattern. The Fast & Furious crowd just lost interest. The huge sport compact enthusiast books suffered

Five New SEMA Directors Welcomed To 2008-2009 Board

Results of the 2008-2009 SEMA Board of Directors election are final, with five individuals joining this esteemed leadership group. This year’s elections are the result of record high voter turnout from both the Manufacturer and Distributor/Retailer categories. The new members in the manufacturer category are Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt; BJ Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories;

Cutting Tools and Abrasives

One of tricks of the trade of machining engine parts is choosing the right cutting tool or abrasive for that particular job. Different metals have different machinability characteristics. A cutting tool or abrasive that works well on one application may not work so well on another application.   Years ago when most engine parts were

Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Appointments

Federal-Mogul has announcedsenior leadership changes within its finance, global purchasing,corporate communications and investor relations staffs. Jeff Kaminski has been appointed senior vice president and chieffinancial officer. He will continue to serve as a corporate officer andmember of the Federal-Mogul Strategy Board (FMSB). Markus Wermers has been appointed senior vice president, globalpurchasing. He will also serve

Mid-Range Diesels: Going the Distance

While it may seem that we’re constantly asking you, the reader, to give us detailed information about your business, the truth is, details are what make this business interesting. In that respect, following the February issue of Engine Builder, a cross-section of readers were asked for their opinions on a number of topics, ranging from

Race Engine Pistons and Rings

Cubic inches is the name of the game today. The performance piston market is being driven by bigger bore blocks and stroker crankshafts. A few years ago, a 540 cubic inch motor was a monster motor. Nowadays, some professional drag racers are running engines as large as 850 cubic inches, and 600-plus cubic inch big

The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here

(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat

The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here

(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat

Off Road Racing Engine Market

It had been a long week in Las Vegas, manning the booth and getting the scoop on the performance market at the SEMA Show. I was tired and ready to catch a plane back home, but I had one last assignment before I left: Go into the desert and cover an off-road race. I woke

Bringing A GenIII LS1 Stroker Back to Life

Performance engine builing is as old as the first Model T rebuild, but thanks to today’s new engine platforms and a plethora of aftermarket equipment, many engine builders can be intimidated by the scope of the possibilities. But, as we highlight in this article, there are basic engine practices and philosophies that work whether it

New Metals-New Challenges

Cast iron is like an old familiar friend to most of our readers because it’s been around forever. Vehicle manufacturers like cast iron because it’s cheap compared to most other metals, it is strong and durable, and it can be easily cast and machined to make engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, connecting rods and other

The 2006 Machine Shop of the Year

Turning 40 used to be a bad thing… On that tragic day, the black balloons, the wacky "Over The Hill" gag gifts and the general air of sympathy that your best years had all come and gone were about the only things you could hope for. That is, if you view 40 as old. But

Riding the Powersport Wave

If you just look at the number of engines being built year after year – a steady downward trend – it may seem like there is no way to survive in this industry by building production automotive engines. However, most shops that are thriving have found something that gives them an edge. You have to

Coretalk: Maxiforce Makes List Of Top Minority-Owned Businesses In Miami

“It’s a fantastic honor to be distinguished among so many impressive minority-owned enterprises in this city,” said Santiago Morales, CEO of Maxiforce. “We have always strived to understand the needs of our customers in both the United States and around the world, and we believe these awards underscore the importance of such efforts.” Specializing in

Honing Stones & Equipment

The finish on the cylinder walls is critical for proper piston ringlubrication and sealing. The bore geometry is also important, and mustbe round, cylindrical and straight for optimum sealing and minimumblowby. The equipment used to hone cylinders has changed in recent years as thedemand for better surface finishes, faster cycle times and lowerproduction costs have