Cladding

A method of bonding a layer, or layers, of metal over another metal. This bonding may be done by co-rolling, thermal spray coating, heavy chemical deposition or heavy electroplating. Cladding is formed to impart specific properties to the outer layer, i.e., increased wear and corrosion resistance. For some end uses, the material must be reduced in the drawing process without any change in the cross-sectional propor­tions of the two metals.