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Title
DLC coating on aluminum pistons increases horsepower in engines.
Abstract
The article reports that aluminum pistons with diamondlike carbon (DLC) coatings have increased the horsepower capabilities in automotive engines, according to reports from the Bekaert Corporation. Pistons with the DLC coatings have been evaluated in motorcycle engines and compared with standard pistons. The results are provided in the article.