Gray cast iron has high toughness, good machining properties and damping abilities making it suitable for pistons and cylinders. It provides toughness to withstand repeated impacts from combustion pressures. Gray cast iron's machinability allows for precise shaping of complex piston and cylinder components.
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Material Properties 1) Gray Cast Iron (FG)
Gray cast iron has high toughness, good machining properties and damping abilities making it suitable for pistons and cylinders. It provides toughness to withstand repeated impacts from combustion pressures. Gray cast iron's machinability allows for precise shaping of complex piston and cylinder components.