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Key Differences Between PHEV/HEV-Specific Crankshafts and Conventional ICE Crankshafts

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1. Materials & Lightweight Design

ParameterPHEV/HEV CrankshaftConventional ICE Crankshaft
Primary MaterialsTitanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), High-strength forged steel (38MnVS6)Ductile iron (QT600-3), Medium-carbon steel
Weight Reduction25-30% lighter (same displacement)No lightweight requirements
Tensile Strength38MnVS6: ≥1,200 MPaQT600-3: ≥800 MPa

2. Dynamic Balancing Precision

MetricPHEV/HEV CrankshaftConventional ICE Crankshaft
ISO StandardGrade G2.5Grade G6.3
Residual Unbalance≤0.5 g·mm/kg≤3 g·mm/kg
Testing EquipmentSchenck VSR 600 high-precision balancerStandard balancing machine

3. Fatigue Resistance Design

  • Fillet Rolling: PHEV crankshaft fillet hardness HV650 vs. conventional HV450

  • Oil Passage Flow: Dual-helix design increases oil flow by 40%

  • Fracture Toughness: KIC ≥80 MPa√m (conventional: ≥50 MPa√m)

4. Thermal Management Requirements

ConditionPHEV/HEV CrankshaftConventional ICE Crankshaft
Operating Temp.-30°C to 150°C-20°C to 120°C
Surface TreatmentPlasma nitriding (0.3mm depth)Chrome plating (0.1mm depth)
CTE ControlΔCTE <0.5×10⁻⁶/°CNo specific requirements

5. Smart Features

FunctionPHEV/HEV CrankshaftConventional ICE Crankshaft
Sensors6-channel strain gauge (10kHz sampling)None
Data TraceabilityBlockchain ID for full lifecycle trackingNone
Life PredictionVibration spectrum analysis (±5% error)None

Supplier Capability Comparison

RequirementPHEV/HEV CrankshaftConventional ICE Crankshaft
CertificationsIATF 16949 + ISO1940 G2.5ISO/TS 16949
Validation Tests100k bench tests + CAE simulation50k bench tests
Delivery Time48-hour emergency responseStandard 5-7 day lead time
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