Electropolishing
![Electropolishing principle : 1. Electrolyte 2. Cathode 3. Workpiece to polish (Anode) 4. Particle moving from the workpiece to the cathode 5. Surface before polishing 6. Surface after polishing](/Images/godic/202501/11/Electropolishing_principle5944.png")
Electropolishing, also known as electrochemical polishing or electrolytic polishing (especially in the metallography field), is an electrochemical process that removes material from a metallic workpiece. It is used to polish, passivate, and deburr metal parts. It is often described as the reverse of electroplating. It may be used in lieu of abrasive fine polishing in microstructural preparation.