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METAL FINISHING

ClassNotes Team 4 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

BASIC TECHNOLOGY JSS3 SECOND TERM

WEEK – THREE

METAL FINISHING

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to learn:

  • Definition  
  • Buffing (buffering)
  • Scratching and brushing
  • Spot or copper finishing
  • Lacquering 
  • Enameling
  • Tinning and Plating
  • Painting
  • Hammered finishing

REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. NERDC, INTRODUCTORY TECHNOLOGY FOR JSS, BOOK 3
  2. EVANS, INTRODUCTORY TECHNOLOGY FOR JSS, BOOK 3

CONTENT

Definition

Metal finishing can be defined as process of working on metal surface for decorative and preservative treatment.

Metal finishing is essential so as to prevent rusting to make the metal look nice and takes time to wear out.

Metal finishing includes the following:

  1. Buffing (buffering)
  2. Scratching and brushing
  3. Spot or copper finishing
  4. Lacquering 
  5. Enameling
  6. Tinning and Plating
  7. Painting
  8. …