Electro-plating is the process of coating a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal through electrolysis. The term electroplating is often used interchangeably with terms like electro-coating, electrodeposition, and electroforming. Electro-coating is a more general term that refers to the application of any coating using electricity. Electrodeposition is the process of depositing a material onto a substrate, typically using an electrolytic solution. Electroforming is the process of building up a metal object from a mold using electroplating. Regardless of the term used, electro-plating plays a significant role in industry and has applications in everything from jewelry making to electronics manufacturing.