In the case of electroplating for example the term ELECTROPLATING is used to describe the electroplating process itself rather than the process itself from Gerald Bell's blog

When describing the process by which a metal or metal object is coated with a very thin layer of another metal, the terms electronic plating and electroplating are commonly used interchangeably. Both terms can be used to refer to the same process. In the majority of cases, an electric current is applied directly to the metal or metal object, and the process is completed in this way. During their reaction with one another, the metals partially dissolve, resulting in the formation of a chemical bond between the two elements. The majority of metal surfaces have electroplating coatings applied to them that are less than 0.0002 inches thick, or one thousandth of an inch in thickness.

Because of the chemical bond formed between the plating and the base metal, the plating is a permanent addition to the metal's surface and does not wear away or fade over time. Plating can be applied to any metal surface. Plating can be used on any metal surface that has a smooth finish. Therefore, it will not fall off or separate from the rest of the body as it would naturally if the condition was not present. Because plating has the potential to wear away over the course of several months or even years of regular use and abuse, it is critical to keep a close eye on the condition of the plating.

A limited number of tasks can be carried out using this material because it is so thin, and this is due to the fact that it is such a thin top layer. Because of their corrosion resistance, certain metals can be applied to a surface to provide additional protection against rust, damage, and corrosion that occurs as a result of the application of the metal to the surface.

An electroplating process is referred to as electroplating in this context, and it is a process that is used to coat metal surfaces.

An alloy of gold and nickel that can be wire-bonded together to form a more durable structure is known as gold nickel alloy.

The practice of heating the metals separately before combining the metals and then rapidly cooling the resulting combination was common in Ancient Greece when mechanically attaching gold to other metals. Throughout history, this material has been hammered into shape and then used to create statues, books, and a variety of other artifacts, among other things.

Modern gold plating, also known as gold electroplating, is accomplished through a chemical process in which multiple layers of metal are combined to form a solid piece, with a layer of gold resting on top of the piece's surface as a result of the combination. Electroplating is the term used to describe this process. The fact that electroplating technology has been in commercial use since the 1840s, and that it has undergone significant refinement, particularly during the two World Wars, speaks volumes.

To prepare the part for gold plating, it must first be polished and cleaned to the greatest extent possible before the plating solution can be applied. The electroplating process can only begin after this point. If the surface has been contaminated with dirt, oil, scratches, or other damage, it is possible that the surface will appear uneven and smudged as a result. When a layer of gold plating is contaminated with dirt, oil, or scratches, or when it has been subjected to other types of damage, the layer of gold plating may appear uneven and smudged as a result of the contamination.

As part of today's electroplating processes, the  plating metal, which is typically gold or silver in composition, reacts with the plating material to form a metal salt. This is the first and most important step in the modern electroplating process, as well as the most time-consuming. These salts are created by combining acids and bases in the appropriate proportions. It is possible to describe the neutralization reaction that occurs when an acid and a base are combined as follows:If an acid or a nonmetal is present, the formation of metal salts occurs when positively charged ions of the metal combine with one another to form a compound that has a negative charge on the surface. After adding the salt to the water and thoroughly mixing it together to form a bath for your component, the process is complete.

An immersion bath is used in the plating process, which involves immersing a component in the bath while simultaneously applying an electric current to it. While the component is moving through the bath, a negligible amount of current is directed to it, dissolving the metal salts that are already present in the solution. In response to the passage of a current through your component, gold molecules are transported along with it and deposit on the surface of the component's surface.

The length of time that the component is immersed in the bath is typically used to determine the thickness of the plating that is applied to the component.........................................

By having gold plating done on your jewelry, you can take advantage of decades of clean and refined practices that have been in place right in front of your eyes, without having to leave your home.