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By using this high tech tooling, specific surface finishes can be achieved depending on the final application of the finished piston. Every Vertex piston passes through a rigorous manual and automatic quality control process to insure only the highest quality level. Vertex pistons are coated with a special Molybdenum Bisulphite black coating to aid during piston break in and reducing friction during the work inside the cylinder. Recently, following the latest developments used in Formula One engines, Vertex has introduced a new, all over, Phosphate Coating which has a slight hardness increase combined with a light surface porosity that exhibits superior adhesion qualities of the Molybdenum Coating, extending the coating durability for twice as long. 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Designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-performance engines, this piston offers the perfect balance of durability, reliability, and power output. Manufactured using advanced metallurgical processes, this component ensures your engine runs at its peak potential.\n\n### Advanced Manufacturing and Materials\n\nVertex pistons are crafted from exotic, low-expansion aluminium alloys charged with high levels of silicon. Through a combination of gravity casting or hydraulic forging and a sophisticated automated heat treatment process, the material structure is refined to provide superior strength and thermal resistance. 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