Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [additive and joining processes and techniques]
6. [surface covering processes and techniques]
7. coating (process)

Narrower term/s

• electroplating [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

The process by which a decorative or protective coating of any material is deposited onto metal by means of an electrolytic bath. Examples include electroplating which is the electrodeposition of metal; and electrodeposition of paint.