
What Are Engines Made Of? Engine Parts and Materials Explained
A quick table and clear guide to engine parts and the materials used—aluminum, iron, steel, plastics, seals, and more.

A quick table and clear guide to engine parts and the materials used—aluminum, iron, steel, plastics, seals, and more.

Choose the right engine block material—aluminum, cast iron, or CGI—using a quick table and engineering guidance.

Die cast bearing housings and end covers with CNC machining, sealing-ready surfaces, and optional leak testing/CMM.

Aluminum die cast gearbox housings with CNC machining, leak testing, and inspection for bevel & spiral bevel drives.

Bevel gear uses explained with real-world applications, examples, types, efficiency notes, and quick selection guidance.

This guide explains how to achieve a durable anodized gold finish on die cast aluminum—from alloy and surface prep to anodizing method selection and sealing. It compares gold anodizing with dye vs electrolytic coloring, and highlights practical controls that improve color repeatability, wear resistance, UV stability, and laser marking contrast.

A practical 304 vs 303 stainless steel guide covering machining, corrosion, welding, threading risk, total cost logic, and FAQs to help engineers and buyers choose the right grade.

A practical budgeting guide to aluminum anodizing cost for die cast parts, covering common pricing models, major cost drivers like masking and color, and an FAQ for buyers.

H62 brass composition, equivalents, and how to choose vs 360/H59/H65—plus OEM sourcing tips for custom parts.