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Metal Coatings
Metal Coatings are used to provide
a layer which modifies the surface properties of the coated substrate into those
of the metal applied. The final piece will then be a composite material exhibiting
properties of both the coating and the metal, therefore, properties generally not
achievable by either of them used alone.
Metal Coatings
not only protect the metal components against moisture, salt spray, oxydation or
exposure to chemicals, they also provide abrasion resistance and chemical protection.
In fact, the coating will provide a durable and corrosion resistant layer while
the core material will provide the ability to bear important loads.
Deposition of metal coatings such as chromium, nickel, copper,
and cadmium, is usually known as metallizing or galvanizing which can be
done either by electroplating or flame spraying. Other methods used for
metal coating application are electroless plating, hot dipping,
chemical or ion vapor deposition.
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