Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Finishing Technology AEM208 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Required
Course Coordinator
Instructors Mehmet BUDAKÇI
Assistants
Goals Course Objective To teach technological properties and application methods of the protective layers for finishing process
Course Content • Management of finishing workshop in small and large scale manufacturing systems. • Fundamental of occurring protector layer. • Oiled protectors that creating protector layer, varnishes (cellulose, synthetic, acid catalysis, polyurethane, polyester, acrylic) techniques and applying properties. • Varnishing techniques. • Establishment and organization of top surface workshops • To teach of wood finishing process and their application techniques on to wooden furniture and decoration elements. • Put in use knowledge/skill acquired during the course in work environment effectively.
Learning Outcomes - Management of finishing workshop in small and large scale manufacturing systems.
- • Fundamental of occurring protector layer.
- • Oiled protectors that creating protector layer, varnishes (cellulose, synthetic, acid catalysis, polyurethane, polyester, acrylic) techniques and applying properties.
- Varnishing techniques.
- Establishment and organization of top surface workshops
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Dealing format and explains subjects of lecture, establishment and arrangement of top surface processes workshops
2. Week Definition and importance of the protector later, the principles of film formation, forces of molecular attraction.
3. Week Forces of molecular attraction. Oily protective layer, linseed oil. Narration,
4. Week Linseed oil, wood preservatives Narration,
5. Week Structure of cellulosic varnish
6. Week Cellulosic varnish, protection, layer and application properties.
7. Week Synthetic varnish
8. Week Acid hardener Varnish
9. Week Polyester varnish
10. Week Polyurethane varnish
11. Week Polyurethane varnish, acrylic varnish
12. Week Water-based varnish, varnish application techniques
13. Week Varnish application techniques
14. Week Applications of spray gun
Recommended Sources
Coursebook /Notes • Sönmez, A., Budakçı, M., 2004, Upper Surface Processes of Wood Workings II, Protective Layer and Paint / Varnish Systems, Gazi University Faculty of Technical Education, Sevgi printing house, Ankara.
Payne, H.F. (1967) “Organic Coating Technolog Volume II” U.S.A.
• Nelson, G.L., (1995), “Paint and Coating Testing Manual”, ASTM Special Technical Publication, p.513-523, Philadelphia, P.A
• Morgans, W. M., (1969), “Outlines of Paint Technology”, Charles Griffin and company Ltd, 227-227, London.
• Sönmez, A., “Durability of Varnishes Used on Surfaces of Wooden Furniture Against Important Physical Mechanical and Chemical Effects”, Doctoral Degree, Gazi University, Institute of Science, Ankara, 18-25 (1989).
Budakçı, M., “Design of Pneumatic Adhesion Tester Device, Its Production and Testing of Wood Varnishes
• Engler, N., (1992), “Finishing, Techniques for Better Wood Working”, Rodale Press, Pennsylvania.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 10 10
Homework 2 1 10 10
Final 1 3 3
Practice 4 3 12
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 80
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0