What is the difference between coating and electroplating

Coating and electroplating belong to the field of surface engineering. Through coating or electroplating, metal or some non-metal surfaces can have special functions.

Coating is the decoration, protection and functional function of the coating applied on the surface of the object, which is reflected by the film formed on the surface of the object. The process of forming the film required for the coating on the surface of the object is called coating. The quality of antirust and anticorrosive coating is one of the important aspects of the overall quality of the product. Product appearance quality not only reflects product protection and decoration performance, but also constitutes an important factor of product value.

Electroplating is a form of electrolysis. An electro-ionic deposition process, a chemical reaction, is to use the electrode to continuously oxidize the anode material through the current, the cathode material is continuously reduced, and the ions in the plating solution are not reduced, so that the metal electrons are attached to the object surface, the purpose of which is to change the characteristics and size of the object surface. The result is that the luster of the metal surface is beautiful, rust and corrosion prevention, and the surface resistance is improved Grinding performance, etc.