Machine Configuration

Machine configuration is a term that refers to the "layout" of the piston in an internal combustion engine. The term "block" is also often used as a substitute for the word machine in terminology, the use of generally block V and V engines, both point to the same thing. 

In the world of machining can be categorized according to its own functions, and machining technology Automotive engineering is very dependent on the progress of mechanical engineering production well or who are familiar with the "machine tools". 

In the design of any construction machines that exist in automotive mechanics are essentially derived from the basic design since the production machinery.

Categorization with the movement of the piston

Types of machines include: 

Single cylinder engine 

Inline engine design: 

Inline engines, all cylinder lies parallel. 

Machine U, 2 separate inline engine with a crankshaft connected to the central gear. 

Four square machine is a machine U where 2 pieces each inline engine has 2 cylinders. 

V machine, forming 2 branches with large cylinder angle, usually 60 or 90 degrees. 

Flat engine, 2 cylinder branches that form angles opposing each other (180 degrees). 

Machine H, 2 crankshaft. 

W. The combination of the engine V engine and branch line 3-cylinder form, or 2 V engine configuration to form 4-cylinder branch. 

Opposed piston engine, with some crankshaft, for example: 

Delta machine, with 3 branches and 3 cylinder crankshaft. 

Machine X. 

Radial engine, including: 

Rotary engine. Many aircraft seen in the pre-World War II. 

Pistonless rotary engine, which is well-known: 

Wankel engine.