AS 4108-2005 PDF

Full title and description

AS 4108-2005 — Metal finishing — Glossary of terms in electroplating and related processes. This Australian Standard provides a concise, industry-focused glossary of terms used in electrodeposition, electroplating and closely related metal‑finishing processes, intended to harmonise terminology for laboratories, manufacturers and specifiers.

Abstract

AS 4108-2005 is the second edition of Standards Australia’s glossary for electroplating and associated surface‑treatment processes. It collates definitions commonly used in metal finishing and electrodeposition to promote clear, consistent communication across industry, testing laboratories and standards work. The standard updates and replaces earlier Australian editions while aligning with internationally adopted vocabularies for metallic coatings and surface treatment.

General information

• Status: Active / Current (second-edition listing as AS 4108-2005).
• Publication date: 5 November 2005.
• Publisher: Standards Australia.
• ICS / categories: Vocabulary and surface treatment / metallic coatings (examples: 01.040.25; 25.220.40; 25.220.99 — categories used for related international vocabularies of metallic coatings and surface treatment).
• Edition / version: 2nd edition (AS 4108-2005; revision of AS 4108-1993).
• Number of pages: 16 pages.

Scope

Defines principal terms and concise definitions used in electroplating, electrodeposition and closely related metal‑finishing processes. The scope covers general types of surface treatment and the vocabulary necessary for specification, testing and communication in the electroplating industry; it is intended as a reference glossary rather than a test or performance standard.

Key topics and requirements

• Alphabetical glossary of terms commonly used in electroplating and related processes (definitions of processes, coatings, pre‑ and post‑treatments, and common measurements).
• Harmonisation of Australian terminology with established international vocabularies for metallic coatings and surface treatment.
• Cross‑references to related standards and international equivalents where applicable (useful for translators and standards committees).
• Concise entries intended for use by specifiers, laboratories and industry practitioners to reduce ambiguity in documentation and testing.

Typical use and users

Used as a reference glossary by electroplating shops, metal‑finishing manufacturers, quality and test laboratories, materials engineers, procurement/specification teams, standards committees and technical educators who require consistent, agreed definitions for terms in electrodeposition and related processes.

Related standards

AS 4108 has historical and international relationships with earlier Australian editions (AS 4108-1993) and with international vocabularies such as ISO/EN family standards for surface treatment and metallic coatings (for example international vocabularies derived from ISO 2080 and related EN/ISO vocabularies). National equivalents (examples) include JIS H 0400 and later national adaptations such as GB/T vocabularies for metallic and inorganic coatings.

Keywords

electroplating; electrodeposition; metal finishing; glossary; vocabulary; metallic coatings; surface treatment; plating terms; Standards Australia; AS 4108

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS 4108-2005 is the second edition Australian glossary standard titled "Metal finishing — Glossary of terms in electroplating and related processes", providing standardised definitions for terms used in electroplating and related surface‑treatment work.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers principal terms and concise definitions used in electrodeposition, electroplating and closely related metal‑finishing processes — i.e., a reference vocabulary to harmonise terminology for industry, laboratories and specifications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Platers and metal‑finishing shops, materials and corrosion engineers, test laboratories, procurement/specification teams, educators and standards committees that need consistent, agreed terminology.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: AS 4108-2005 is published as the 2nd edition (2005) and replaces the earlier AS 4108-1993 edition; users should check Standards Australia or authorised distributors for any later revisions or replacements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It forms part of the family of standards and vocabularies addressing surface treatment and metallic coatings, and is aligned historically with international vocabularies (ISO/EN/JIS/GB/T documents such as those based on ISO 2080). It is primarily a vocabulary/glossary rather than a test‑method series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Electroplating, electrodeposition, metal finishing, glossary, vocabulary, metallic coatings, surface treatment, plating terms, AS 4108.