Influence of the thickness and porosity of the oxide coating on the piston heads depending on the parameters of the microarc oxidation mode
Abstract This paper discusses the process of formation of an oxide coating (hardening and heat-insulating coating) on the working surfaces of the head (top and piston grooves) of the piston by the method of microarc oxidation (MAO). In the process of oxidation of the piston head, the operating parameters of MAO will have a significant effect on the thickness and porosity of a formed oxide coating. The paper presents the theoretical relationships between the electrical parameters of the microarc oxidation mode and the thickness and porosity of the oxide coating. The thickness of the formed oxide coating on the piston heads will depend on the applied voltage and the composition of the electrolyte used. The porosity of the formed oxide coating will depend on the parameters of the current strength and the applied voltage. It is theoretically established that the formation of an oxide coating of a certain thickness and porosity occurs due to changes in the current strength, voltage and time of microarc oxidation.