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In the manufacturing industry (including bothmetal stamps, Inmetal spinning) galvanized usually refers to galvanized steel.Galvanized steelare plain steel plates coated with zinc to make them corrosion resistant. Normal steel is made of iron, which will rust when exposed to moisture, either in the form of rain or environmental humidity. Over time, rust will attack a steel part, causing it to fail.
To prevent steel parts from rusting, there are two options:
- Switch to a metal that will not corrode when exposed to water
- Cover the steel with a physical barrier to prevent water from reacting with the iron
As with most decisions in manufacturing, both options are assessed primarily on cost.