Plating is a manufacturing process in which a thin layer of metal coats a substrate. This is done through electroplating, which requires an electric current, or through electroless plating, an autocatalytic chemical process. The benefits of both techniques include:
- Reduced friction
- Improved corrosion resistance
- Enhanced paint adhesion
- Increased magnetism
- Decorative appeal
- Increased solderability
- Enhanced strength
- Altered conductivity