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<p>Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>=Basics=<br /> *The &quot;Core&quot; of the engine<br /> *Typically used in reference to [[Internal Combustion Engines]] (ICEs), but can also be applied to [[External Combustion Engines]] (ECEs) if such a block is used, as opposed to independant cylendars<br /> *It holds most of the core components:<br /> **Acts as the outer part of the cylendars<br /> **Holds various rods/axles<br /> **Can even have lines / ports for liquids (is this ever done?)<br /> <br /> =Production Methods=<br /> *Most often:<br /> ** &quot;Blank&quot; is cast, often by [[Investment Casting]] (need to see if this is becoming outdated)<br /> **Blank is [[Heat Treated (Metalwork) ]]<br /> **Blank Is Machined (Typically via [[CNC Mill]] ) to acheive more precise [[Tolerances]]<br /> **This step may occur at seperate facilities, but:<br /> **The final holes etc are drilled, and the engine block is finalized (plus any other treatments etc)<br /> <br /> =OSE Work=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =Internal Links=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =External Links=<br /> *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_block The Wikipedia Page on Engine Blocks]<br /> *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq6IzRhDFdPPW7SR_3PXiERLNvPCJM-vD A Playlist, By [[User:Eric]] on the subject]</div>

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