Key message Wood machining is compulsory both for timber separation and the surfacing of
wooden objects. The anisotropy, cellular nature and multi-scale level organisation of wood …

Low carbon emission and sustainable development are shared goals throughout the
transportation industry. One way to meet such expectations is to introduce lightweight …

Heating green-wood prior to peeling is necessary to improve both peeling process and
quality of veneer. This study investigates optimum heating temperatures by soaking of …

The use of monitoring in manufacturing has increased the necessity for effective signal pre-
processing methods to remove redundant data. Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) can …

The depth of lathe checks and integrity of veneer have been shown to be critical factors
affecting the bonding process but also affecting the mechanical properties of veneer-based …

Plantation-grown, high-value timber species producing high-value end products are key to
optimising land utilisation in Sabah and Sarawak states in Borneo, Malaysia, while meeting …

Redirecting the actual construction industry, which is one of the major sources of global
pollution, is relevant to achieve green innovation efficiency. Researching on the potentials of …

Lathe check depth (LCD) and the grain angle (GA) of veneer are important factors because
they have an impact on the strength properties of plywood. Several methods to measure the …

Context In the construction sector, wood is facing competition with other materials such as
concrete, steel or plastics. Therefore, there is a need for more efficiency in the forest–wood …

The current scientific literature lacks an adequate description of hardware used to machine
timber. Traditional woodworking and metals fabrication consists of tungsten carbide (TC) …