The main reason is not cost, but suitablilty of material. Cast Iron is
rigid, self-lubricating and vibration dampening; plus it lends itself
well to easily casting into intricate shapes. A forging would be out of
the question due to the complexity of a motor block. One of the minor
manufacturers tried a furnace brazed steel block assembled from tubing
and stampings in the late '40's, but it was not successful.
John A. Hern Jr. 1900 Millview Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
mailto:hern@nidlink.com Dipl.Ing. Mechanical Engineer
Foundry: http://www.hernironworks.com
Greyhounds: http://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org
Personal: http://www.happygreyhound.com
Rikk Rogers wrote:
>
> Would there be a reason not to make one from forged steel..... or
> titanium...other than cost?
>
> rikk
>
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