Gluing techniques and surface treatment of wood
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC23CK90102 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Heiskanen, Heikki |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, student will
- understand the basic processes of gluing and surface treatment of wood.
- be competent in selecting the right glue and surface treatment based on the type of wooden element being treated.
- be competent correctly gluing and surface-treating different types of wood.
- be able to solve possible problems associated with gluing and surface-treating wood.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Chemistry of physics of gluing wood
- Glues used in the wood processing industry
- Techniques for spreading, pressing and heating glue
- Reasons for gluing mistakes and testing seams
- Glued wood products
- Chemical and physical properties of surface treatments
- Surface-treating wood and surface treatment agents
- Composition and properties of paints and lacquers, and application and hardening techniques
- Different types of fixed coatings and coating techniques
- Quality control of wood gluing and surface treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Lab work
- Independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Approved assignments
- Company visits
- Examination
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