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Focus on
Surface Treatments
and Finishes
There’s no doubt that surface treatments and
finishes contribute significantly to the success of
products. However, it’s an area which is difficult to
cover in detail now that the DT curriculum is so wide
ranging.
This resource will improve your students
understanding of the main forms of surface
treatment and finishing processes in schools
and industrial situations.
Metals
• why finish metals? • anodising • bluing • dip coating
• electroplating • enamelling • galvanising • painting
• polishing • powder coating • water transfer printing
Timbers
Dip coating
• why finish wood? • surface preparation • paint
• oil • shellac • stain • varnish • veneer • wax
Polymers
• why finish polymers? • flame polishing acrylic
• diamond edge polishing & buffing • GRP gelcoat
• plating on plastic • laser engraving • textured moulds
• vinyl decals & stickers
Textiles
• why finish textiles? • dyeing • laser finishing • printing
• biological • chemical • mechanical • smart • appliqué Electroplating
• embellishment • painting • embroidery • quilting
Papers and Boards
• why finish papers and boards? • embossing • gilding
• edge staining & painting • marbling • laminates & films
• UV varnishing
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Powder coating
Online version: this title is included as
part of the DT Resource Pack on pages 10-11.
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