| This book, written by development, production, machining and sales experts from ThyssenKrupp Gerlach GmbH, ThyssenKrupp Mavilor S.A. and Darcast Crankshafts Limited, offers information on our services as a partner to the automotive and engine industry. The book illustrates the design and function of the crankshaft and its components, highlighting the stages in design from initial draft to prototype. A large part of the book is devoted to forming methods and the complex machining operations that go into the making of a finished crankshaft. Measures to improve fatigue strength and wear resistance are also dealt with, and there are dedicated chapters on crankshaft installation, test methods and the future of crankshaft design. |