Metal Finishing Procurement Intelligence: Unlocking Supplier Insights
The metal finishing category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2030. The process of applying a metal coating to the metallic component’s surface, usually known as a substrate, is referred to as metal finishing. A few major types of metal finishing are abrasive blasting, powder coating, electroplating, passivation, electropolishing, buff polishing, hot blackening, etc. Electroplating, or the process of placing metal ions on a substrate using an electric current, is an integral aspect of metal finishing. Two popular bulk electroplating techniques are barrel plating and rack plating. By end-user industry, automotive and electronics industry applications account for more than 50% - 60% of the total share. As a trend, metal elements are becoming increasingly popular as a finishing touch for surfaces, especially in commercial settings such as bar tops, washroom vanities, tabletops, etc. In terms of finish, silver and brass are the most popular choices among consumers. An...