Different types of plating and coatings process.explain with example

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Plating and coating processes involve applying a layer of material onto a surface for various purposes.

Electroplating: uses electrical current to deposit a thin layer of metal onto a conductive object (e.g. chrome plating on car parts)
Anodizing: creates a protective oxide layer on metals through an electrolytic process (e.g. anodized aluminum for increased corrosion resistance)
Powder coating: electrostatically applies dry powder to a surface, which is then cured under heat to form a durable finish (e.g. powder-coated steel furniture)
Galvanizing: immerses steel or iron in molten zinc to create a corrosion-resistant coating (e.g. galvanized steel pipes)
PVD coating: Physical Vapor Deposition method deposits thin films of material onto a substrate in a vacuum environment (e.g. PVD-coated watch components)

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