GS 2032 — ADVANCED METAL FINISHING
Pre-requisite: GS 2023 This course is a continued study in metal preparation techniques and the chemical processes as they relate to metal finishing of firearms. Processes that were introduced in GS 1012: Gun Bluing and GS 2023: Metal Finishing will be expanded to more complex levels. These processes may include various bluing techniques, Parkerizing; spray finishes, aluminum anodizing, Electroless nickel plating, and hydrographic. Additional processes including Nickel Boron Plating and Electro-brush plating will be covered. The student will continue to develop and refine skills with these processes by the application to firearm projects. This course will consist of one lecture hour and two laboratory hours per week. Addition supervi sed laboratory hours will be required to complete this course. One lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Two semester hours