Decorating and Finishing of Plastic Products
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The official GTU curriculum for Decorating and Finishing of Plastic Products (subject code DI04023011) as prescribed for AI & ML · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 14 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04023011)Unit 1 Joining and Assembling Techniques
- 1.1. MECHANICAL FASTENERS • Function, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications of : Self taping screws – Thread forming and thread cutting Post molded and molded-in inserts Rivets
- 1.2. SOLVENT CEMENTING • Basic principle of solvent bonding • Factors to be considered for good cementing • Type of solvents • Methods for applying solvents
- 1.3. ADHESIVE BONDING • Basic principle of adhesive bonding • Type of adhesives use for plastics • Methods of applying adhesives • Application of adhesive bonding
- 1.4. THERMAL BONDING • Introduction of plastic welding • Basic principle, equipment, working, Advantages, Disadvantages & applications of : Hot gas welding Hot plate welding Ultrasonic bonding Ultrasonic spot welding Vibration welding Spin welding/Friction welding Induction welding Induction Cap sealing Heat Sealing- Heated Tool welding, Dielectric heat sealing • Applications of thermal bonding
Unit 2 Surface Treatment
- 2.1. Significance of surface treatment
- 2.2. Plastic materials which require surface treatment
- 2.3. Factors Affecting Ink Adhesion on Film/Molded surfaces
- 2.4. Types of surface treatments Washing and cleaning
- 7. 15 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Plastics Engineering Subject Code: DI04023011 Subject Name: Decorating and Finishing of Plastic Products w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 5 Mechanical abrasion Chemical etching Priming Flame treatment Corona discharge Plasma treatment UV/Ozone treatment
Unit 3 Painting and Coating
- 3.1. PAINTING • Types of paint materials-Lacquers and Enamels • Process, Equipment and Applications of :
- 3.2. COATING • Materials for powder coating • Process, Equipment and Applications of :
Unit 4 Printing
- 4.1. Process, Advantages, Disadvantages &Applications of : • Screen printing • Pad printing • Offset printing • In-mold Labelling • Flexography printing • Rotogravure printing • Laser Marking/Engraving
Unit 5 Hot Transfer Process
- 5.1. Process, Advantages, Disadvantages & Applications of : • Electroplating • Vacuum Metalizing • Hot Stamping • Labels and decals • Water transfer process • Flocking • Embossing and Surface Texturing
- 8. 18 Total 45 100 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Plastics Engineering Subject Code: DI04023011 Subject Name: Decorating and Finishing of Plastic Products w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 4 of 5
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