Cylinder Lining Interface

from $59.95

This micrograph shows the interface between the inner and outer walls of an engine block’s piston cylinder. Each region has a distinct microstructure tailored for a specific function—wear resistance on the inner wall and structural support on the outer. In this high-mileage engine, dark cracks have formed along the interface. These features reveal how stress and long-term use can lead to microstructural fatigue and failure over time.

Raymond Thompson    MAG. 500x

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This micrograph shows the interface between the inner and outer walls of an engine block’s piston cylinder. Each region has a distinct microstructure tailored for a specific function—wear resistance on the inner wall and structural support on the outer. In this high-mileage engine, dark cracks have formed along the interface. These features reveal how stress and long-term use can lead to microstructural fatigue and failure over time.

Raymond Thompson    MAG. 500x