Rykov

pp.162-178

pp. 169-176

The paper emphasizes that owing to micro-arc oxidation coating the performances of spacecraft units from aluminium can be significantly expanded. The properties of micro-arc oxide coatings, which may be achieved by using the cutting-edge covering technologies, are given. The comparative mass reduction as a result of the replacement of greater density metals for the aluminium alloys after the micro-arc oxidation is calculated by example of a typical unit of the spacecraft. The paper offers optimal methods for the micro-arc oxidation of different configurations parts of aluminium alloys.