1. Forming or shaping components by electrodeposition of the metal on a pattern or mold.
2. Producing or reproducing (an object) with electrodeposition on a mold.
3. A procedure that produces, or reproduces, objects made of metal with a technique that is essentially precision electroplating.

The metal is deposited onto a mandrel or a former of what is the preferred shape to a desired thickness, followed by the removal of the mandrel to produce a free standing metal object.

This process is often used to produce precise optical elements, and solid-state electronic devices (integrated circuit boards, computer chips); as well as, the production of flat or perforated metal sheets, seamless perforated metal tubes, and metal bellows.

Almost any metal or alloy which can be electroplated can also be used for electroforming.

An electrochemical process of metal fabrication using an electrolyte, an anode to supply the metal, and a control of the electrical current and of the deposit of metal on the matrix of a reflector.