Dry Deposition
Dry deposition in plating refers to the process of applying materials, typically metals, onto a surface without the use of liquid. Instead, the material is vaporized and then condenses onto the surface as it cools. This technique, commonly known as physical vapor deposition (PVD), is used to produce thin, precise coatings with exceptional uniformity. It is also frequently used to deposit Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings, which are known for their hardness and wear resistance.
Wet Deposition
Wet deposition refers to the plating process that uses a liquid
medium to transfer material onto a surface. In
electroplating, metal
ions in a solution are reduced and deposited onto the substrate
when an electrical current is passed through the solution.
Electroless plating is a
similar process that does not require electrical current but
instead uses a chemical reaction to deposit the metal.
Wet deposition is widely utilized across various industries,
including automotive, wafer, jewelry, and consumer electronics,
due to its versatility and effectiveness in producing thicker
coatings.
