This work focuses on the surface treatment, or plating, of steel, stainless steel, aluminum and their alloys. To make the steel stems durable, prolonged life and aesthetically pleasing.
In the electroplating process, the plated metal or other insoluble material acts as the anode and the plated metal product acts as the cathode. The cations of the plated metal are reduced on the metal surface to form the coating. In order to eliminate the interference of other cations and to make the plated layer uniform and strong, it is necessary to use a solution containing the cations of the plated metal as a plating solution to keep the concentration of the cations of the plated metal constant. The purpose of electroplating is to coat a substrate with a metallic coating to change the surface properties or dimensions of the substrate. Plating enhances the corrosion resistance of the metal (most plated metals are corrosion-resistant), increases hardness, prevents wear and tear, and improves electrical conductivity, lubricity, heat resistance, and surface aesthetics.