Finish suppliers develop custom-coatings to respond to EPA compliance needs
As the industry switches to EPA compliant coatings, better spray gun technologies further reduce HAPs. Find out how to double material transfer and take control of your finishing environment.
Get consistent finishes, labor savings with orbital brush sander
Woodworkers are finding the orbital sander to be an answer to more productivity and better quality, but don’t think it’s a “cure-all.” Proper up-front processing determines its effectiveness.
Mechanical damage, poor gluing practices increasingly cause splits and cracks in edge-glued panels
After moisture related issues, poor manual and automated material handling along with problems in the gluing operation are the leading causes of panel splits and cracks. In the second of a two-part series, Dr. Fred Lamb explains how to alleviate these problem areas.
Wood surface evaluation provides process control method for automated sanding
Work at the Wood Machining and Tooling Research Program at N.C. State is yielding a wealth of information on the characterization and quantification of wood surfaces. Laser scans identify a set of parameters to determine when to change tooling or reject parts.
Tech schools step up efforts to provide skilled workers
The woodworking industry needs versatile workers with high-tech knowledge. Specialized wood technology courses, compressed schedules and fee-based seminars are putting students on the fast
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