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Finishes on metals are used to both protect and decorate the surface. If left unprotected most metals tarnish and eventually corrode.
Preparation
• No matter what finish is to be applied, it is important that the surfaces are clean of dirt and grease.
Electrostatic Powder Coating
• Uses a spray gun, which applies an electrostatic charge to the powder particles, which are then attracted to the grounded part. The parts then enter a curing oven
Fluid Bed Powder Coating
Preheated parts are dipped in a hopper of fluidizing powder.The coating melts, and flows on the part. Post cure may be needed
Galvanising
• Galvanised steel or aluminium is metal that has been coated with zinc in order to prevent rusting / corrosion. This can be done using a hot dip galvanising method or electroplating
Anodising• Aluminium is typically anodised . It is done to make it more durable and
decorative
• Polished• Etched• Brightened• Coloured• Sealed
Enamelling
• glass is ground to a fine powder, then laid onto a metal surface and fired in a kiln at a great heat to make it melt and fuse
What finishing process has been applied to this aluminium bucket and why? What has it been coated with?