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Surface Treatment Glossary: 50 Terms Every Engineer Should Know

Reference Asset

A Practical Glossary for Engineers, Buyers, and QA Teams

Use this glossary to standardize terminology across RFQs, production reviews, and quality documentation for electroplating, coating, and surface-treatment projects.

Anodising

Electrochemical oxidation process for aluminium surfaces.

Passivation

Chemical treatment used to restore corrosion resistance of stainless steel.

Zinc Phosphating

Conversion coating layer that supports paint adhesion and corrosion control.

Electroless Nickel

Uniform autocatalytic nickel deposition without external electrical current.

Salt Spray Test

Accelerated corrosion test commonly referenced in coating specifications.

Surface Profile

Measured roughness after surface preparation that affects coating adhesion quality.

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This glossary is designed as a living reference. For project-specific terminology alignment, contact the Fukar technical team.