Method of enhancing wear resistance of cam and follower system in engine valve train. (4th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sanada, M.; Yamashita, H.; Izawa, S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 16:Number 1(1995)
• Page Start: 29
• Page End: 41
• Publication Date: 2014-08-04
• Subjects: cam and follower systems -- engine valve trains -- vehicle design -- wear resistance -- lubricant film -- lubrication -- scuffing resistance -- maximum load capacity -- vehicle design; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

Wear of the valve train area in low–speed operation becomes critical as engines become capable of high–speed and high–power performance. This paper describes the development of a design process to secure for the valve train a constant supply of lubricant film with particular emphasis on maintaining optimum conditions of lubrication in the cam and follower system. With this design process, a valve train made of ordinary materials can be designed to achieve an improved level of scuffing resistance without reduction of maximum load capacity.