Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify surface treatment methods by their principal properties
- The principal properties of different surface treatments for metals and alloys are identified.
- The process route for each surface treatment is identified
- The advantages and disadvantages of using different methods are identified.
- The effects of different types of bonding in materials are identified.
- The effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials are identified.
- Select surface treatment methods for specific applications
- Verify selected surface treatment methods as fit for purpose