Titanium alloys offer unique specific strength, fatigue and temperature capability characteristics. Substitution for steel in reciprocating engine components offers potential improvements in performance, vibration reduction and fuel efficiency. Issues such as alloy selection, processing, cost, benefits and demerits of using titanium for these components are addressed.
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