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Magnesium Piston of a 2 mix combustion engine of a professional chainsaw
Key Facts
- A special MRI alloy was selected as material for the piston. The use of this alloy in the die casting process required additional process development.
- By using a Mg alloy for the first time in series production at this highly stressed key point in an internal 2 stroke engine, STIHL can strengthen its position as a technology leader.
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Magnesium die casting parts Magnesium
Product information
Added value through Mg application:
By using a magnesium alloy as material for the piston, the cubic capacity and the engine performance could be increased in the double-digit percentage range. Compared to the predecessor model, the weight increase could be kept in the low single-digit percentage range despite the increase in performance.The power-to-weight ratio is a decisive customer advantage for chainsaws.