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Finishing Materials - Coggle Diagram
Finishing Materials
Metal
polish
fine abrasive
exposes new layer (shiny)
oil
heat metal
quench in oil
lacquer
similar to varnish
Paint
protect (from rust) and enhance appearance
many colours and types of paint
Electroplating
add one metal onto another using electric current
gold plate / silver plate
gives the appearance of solid metal (gold / silver)
and.. protects against corosion
Anodising
used for aluminium
electrolytic process
bright colours
Galvanising
dip in zinc to protect
stops rust
really well!
Plastic Dip Coating
Step 1 - heat up metal in oven 180º
Step 2 - dip in fluidizing tank - fine thermo plastic powder - will fuse onto metal
Step 3 - put back in oven to fuse
Step 4: allow to cool
e.g. dishwashers!
Must prepare surface beforehand!
File
Wire Brush
Emery cloth - work through grades of paper
Timber - first need to smooth the surface
wax
enhance colour and grain
Polish
high gloss finish / French Polish
Varnish
protect and enhance colour
oil
protects
Paint
adds colour
and protects
make it more appealing to certain customers
abrasive paper
plane
work through each grade of glasspaper
use cork block to hold paper securely when sanding
go in the same direction as the grain
Plastic
plastics require little finish as they do not corrode
filing and polishing edges
self finishing
does not require finish
straight from the mould
Methods
brush
can leave brush hair
spray
even coat
no hairs
requires equipment & ventilation
Why? To Protect and enhance visually
