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Department of Technical Education Andhra Pradesh

The document discusses a lesson on engine crankshafts presented to third semester automotive engineering students. It defines the crankshaft as the component that converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotational motion. It describes the main parts of the crankshaft including the main journals, crank pins, crank webs, counterweights and oil holes. It notes that crankshafts are typically made of forged steel and are heat treated for strength. The lesson covers the crankshaft's functions, materials and construction in detail.

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Department of Technical Education Andhra Pradesh

The document discusses a lesson on engine crankshafts presented to third semester automotive engineering students. It defines the crankshaft as the component that converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotational motion. It describes the main parts of the crankshaft including the main journals, crank pins, crank webs, counterweights and oil holes. It notes that crankshafts are typically made of forged steel and are heat treated for strength. The lesson covers the crankshaft's functions, materials and construction in detail.

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Department of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh

Branch : Automobile Engineering


Institute : Govt. Polytechnic, Atmakur
Year/Semester : III Semester
Subject : Automobile Power Plants
Subject Code : A302
Topic : Engine Construction
Duration : 50 Minutes
Sub Topic : Crank Shaft
Teaching Aids : Images, Animations & Text

20A302.10 1
Recap

In previous session you learnt about:


• Connecting Rod

• Functions of Connecting Rod

• Materials of connecting rod

20A302.10 2
Objectives

On completion of this session, you would be able to


know:
• Crank shaft

• Materials and functions of crank shaft

• Bearings used on Crank shaft

20A302.10 3
• Can you identify a crank shaft?

• Is it a shaft with uniform diameter?

NO, it is not

20A302.10 4
Crankshaft

Fig:9

20A302.10 5
Crankshaft
• The engine component from which the power
output is taken to drive wheels
• The crank shaft assembly includes:
• Main Journals
• Crank Pins
• Crank Webs
• Counter Weights
• Oil Holes.
• Flywheel mounting flange

20A302.10 6
Function of A Crank Shaft

• The function of a crank shaft is to convert the


reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion.
• Should have high fatigue and creep strengths
• Should withstand the thrust of Piston
• It is free to revolve in the main bearings of the engine.
• Oil holes are provided in the crank shaft to carry
lubricating oil to main bearings
• The counter weights are to balance the rotary masses.

20A302.10 7
Crankshaft

Main Journals, Crank Pins, Crank Webs, Counter


Weights, Oil Holes

20A302.10 8
Crankshaft

20A302.10 9
Crankshaft

20A302.10 10
Materials used for Engine Components

Engine Component Material

Forged Steel
Crankshaft
Heat –treated Alloy
Steel

The crankshaft is manufactured by drop forging process or in


Some cases it is machined and then heat treated.

20A302.10 11
Summary

In this session we have learnt about:

• Crank shaft functions and materials

20A302.10 12
Quiz

1. Crank shaft is made of

a. Forged Steel
b. Cast Steel
c. Fabricated from steel components
d. Aluminium Alloy

20A302.10 13
Frequently Asked Questions

1. State the functions of a Crank shaft.

20A302.10 14

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