Forged powder metal connecting rod with stress riser crease formed in side thrust face

摘要

This invention relates to an apertured connecting rod having a stress riser crease formed in one side thrust surface made by forging a powder metal sintered preform with a V-shaped notch mold formed in a side face whereby the spaced surfaces defining the V-shaped notch are folded inwardly toward one another during the forging to create a deep crease without any substantial width.