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We all have different wishes when it comes to our furniture. With the TANDEMBOX, there is now a drawer system available that makes them all come true: TANDEMBOX intivo adds individual touches, TANDEMBOX antaro impresses with its purist design and TANDEMBOX plus inspires with its wide range of application possibilities. Three lines. One system – with TANDEMBOX, the choice is truly yours. For more information, visit www.blum.com

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We all have different wishes when it comes to our furniture. With the TANDEMBOX, there is now a drawer system available that makes them all come true: TANDEMBOX intivo adds individual touches, TANDEMBOX antaro impresses with its purist design and TANDEMBOX plus inspires with its wide range of application possibilities. Three lines. One system – with TANDEMBOX, the choice is truly yours. For more information, visit www.blum.com

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Fevicol Hotmelt ProductsFevicol’s range of edge banding adhesives has several options for manual as well as automatic machine application. All options provide good adhesion properties with good resistance against heat, cold, moisture and oxidation.

Hotmelt 380 (unfilled) and Hotmelt 388 (filled) are Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) based thermoplastic adhesives recommended for through feed edge banders. They can be used with PVC, PP, ABS, veneer, polyester or melamine resin edge bands.

Hotmelt 382 is specially designed for manual edge banding machines. It can be used to apply PVC, HPL, ABS or solid wood lipping onto MDF or particle board.

Membrane Press RangeFevicol Membrane PU is a solvent based polyurethane contact adhesive used to bond PVC foil to MDF, plywood or other materials. It is ideal for door manufacturing, with low activation temperature, fast drying time and good bond strength.

Fevicol Membrane Press Star 2K is a two-component water based synthetic adhesive used to bond PVC film laminate to wood based panels in the modular furniture, modular kitchen and doors industries. It has excellent heat resistance, low activation temperature and high green tack. It is non toxic and non flammable.

Fevicol SHThe classic PVC white glue for wood to wood bonding features unsurpassed bonding strength, good resistance to water and heat, higher coverage and good value for money. It is not only a leading brand in India, but also the most successful brand in the world in this segment, being exported to over 50 countries.

Fevicol PVC FixThis water/synthetic resin based emulsion adhesive is suitable for lamination of PVC sheet to MDF. It is also used for manual edge banding of PVC strip to MDF, particleboard, ply, etc. without using any edge banding machine, making it highly economical. It has excellent bonding compared to solvent based adhesives, as well as high heat resistance, easy applicability and low VOC.

Fevicol SWR RangeSpecially designed for the handicraft industry, this Polyvinyl Acetate based white adhesive meets the DIN EN 204 Stress Group D3 Standard. It is suitable for all types of wood working applications and provides very high water resistance and excellent bonding in lamination with all grades of wood, even in high humidity areas. Fevicol SWR Plus is specially designed for application in cold weather conditions. SWR EQ has even better cold weather performance and can achieve D4 standard by adding 5% isocyanate. SWR LV has very low viscosity. All are non-flammable and non-toxic with REACH Compliance, Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Certification and Free Formaldehyde Certification.

Fevicol Adhesive Solutions for Woodworking Applications

Fevicol SP RangeThis range of sprayable, synthetic rubber based solvent borne contact adhesives can permanently bond painted steel, plywood, chipboard, PU foam, muslin, foam rubber, felt, fabric, leather or many other materials. SP-4 is the basic version. SP-5 is specially designed for the automotive industry and is also used to make writing boards using honeycomb cardboard and white laminates. SP-6 also has high heat resistance. www.pidilite.com

Fevicol Heatx is a synthetic solvent-borne rubber-based adhesive made with a special formula with excellent heat resistance of up to 170 degrees Celsius. It also possesses quick grab property and strong bonding efficiency. It comes in 1 litre and 5 litre packing.It is used in bonding challenging substrates like PVC foam sheet, WPVC, UPVC sheet to Mica, PVC film and veneer.However, some precautionary measures have been recommended by the manufacturer:• Bonding surface has to be sanded using

No. 80 ambary paper or any handy sanding machine

• After cleaning the surface, Fevicol Heatx should be spread in one direction only

• Wait for 7 minutes to remove solvent for the adhesive system

• After joining both substrates, apply pressure using hammer strokes on wooden patti for strong contact

• Remove excess mica or PVC film using knife or trimmer after 5 minutes

• Initial bonding takes 3 hours; final bonding strength comes after 24 hours

• The same process can be used in roller press machines for faster production

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MumbaiWood 2013:

New light on tooling, and how it can play a strategic role in machining of wood

the Who, What, When, Where & Why of Western India’s ‘jewel’ in the woodworking crown

Pull-outs with wide applications, from Blum

In a German town, a ‘jewel’ in American Cherry

FOCUS ON TOOLS

COVER STORY

Sep - Oct 2013

54 Certification of timber is India’s need of the hour

ENVIRONMENT

DESIGN CORNER

DESIGN AND FINISHING

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Founding Publisher | Gouri Ramakrishnan

Founding Editor | Dr. Joseph George

Chief Editor | Dhananjay Sardeshpande [email protected]

Contributing Editors Dr. Ernst Kürsten | [email protected]

D. S. Murali Krishna | [email protected]. K. Jaisim | [email protected]

Industry Consultants V. Ramakrishnan | Director, Leitz Tooling Systems

India Pvt. Ltd.Winston Chiu | President, Technik Associates, Inc.

Freelance Photographer | Banuprakash

VP - Publications | Binesh Viswanath [email protected]

Production Manager | Infant Vikas [email protected]

Advertisement Manager | Zindal Kumar [email protected]

Corporate Sales Executives | Apratim Sarkar [email protected]

Layout | Wageeshwari Tuljapurkar [email protected]

Govindaraju S | [email protected]

Circulation Executive | A.K.O. Shamala [email protected]

Taiwan, China and Hong Kong: Robert Yu,

Worldwide Services Co., Ltd., 11F-B, No. 540, Wen Hsin Road, Sect. 1, Taichung, 408, Taiwan.

Tel.: +886-4-2325-1784 Fax.: +886-4-2325-2967 Email: [email protected]

Printed by: Mytec Process Private Limited, Bangalore, India.

WoodNews is published bi-monthly by PDA Trade Media, a divi-sion of Pradeep Deviah and Associates Pvt. Ltd. Material from the magazine may be reproduced, in part or in full, only with prior permission and giving due credit to the source. Articles express the views of the authors, not necessarily those of the

management. No responsibility is undertaken for the absolute accuracy of information published. All correspondence, includ-

ing material for publication, may be addressed to the Chief Editor.

ISSN No. 0971-6734

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CONTENTSPRODUCTS AND PROCESSES

Sep - Oct 2013

60 Siempelkamp, Tai Chan, Jai Industries, Homag, Altendorf & Biesse

NOTES AND NEWS

78 NID, Diffenbacher, Acimall, AHEC, Weinig, Hettich, Greenply, etc.

KNOW YOUR WOOD

75 Discovering the bounty of British Columbia, Canada

CASE STUDY

MAINTENANCE CORNER

94 100Wood-Mizer lowers costs, ups yields at Sylvan Plyboards’ plant in West Bengal

Jai Industries on the importance of lubrication & belt-stretching in machines

89Mattress-manufacturing machinery from Leggett & Platt

Machinery for Furniture Upholstery and Mattresses

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Welcome to this special issue on the eve of ‘MumbaiWood 2013’, without doubt Western India’s star show for the woodworking and allied industry. As much as I am excited about the upcoming event (1-3 October), the industry and observers alike are also abuzz about the prospects of the first such woodworking trade fair, focusing on Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and parts of Karnataka. No efforts have been spared by the PDA Trade Fairs team – the organizers of the eminently successful ‘Indiawood’ and ‘DelhiWood’ shows – to make the Mumbai event a success. WoodNews is looking forward to interacting with suppliers, traders, manufacturers, dealers, vendors, experts, wood lovers – and you – at the venue. Let us all make it the “jewel” in Western India’s woodworking crown!

The focus in WoodNews this time around is on the tooling segment: a vital, but often ignored aspect of woodworking. Ramu-Sir’s Leitz Tooling Systems (India) was gracious enough to join hands with the magazine as ‘Knowledge Partner’; many more well-known brands also willingly participated. My thanks are due to them all for making the effort a success. Our next focus would be on Modular Kitchens, and I welcome one and all to contribute towards enriching our knowledge on the subject. You can call me, or email [email protected].

Keeping in mind the synergy of the furniture upholstery segment and mattress industry with woodworking, WoodNews initiated a series of articles on it in the July-August issue. This time you get to hear from the horse’s mouth: Mr. Danny, Regional Manager of Global Systems Group, writes on mattress manufacturing and machinery.

Coming up next: the furniture upholstery segment. I again invite you to contribute in any manner possible, so that bringing out the magazine becomes more interactive, participative and fun! I hope you also notice and appreciate the alterations in the magazine’s design: it looks peppier and easier on the eye. Like they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating; so go ahead and feast on the magazine’s contents! Till next time,

Dhananjay Sardeshpande

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The success of any manufacturing organization is attributed to the optimal use of its resources: Men, Materials, Machines and Money. These are difficult times for every Indian industry, with everyone’s top and bottom lines coming under immense pressures. It is a challenge even to stay afloat and to report net profits.Every management is in search of strategies to control and reduce their manufacturing costs. These efforts are normally focused on the three cost segments: materials, labor and overheads. Unfortunately, one critical cost element is ignored by most – the impact of using correct tools in their machining processes.

In particular, the cost benefit can be observed only after a certain period of use. This is not surprising, as the basic requirement is being able to measure the savings. The longer a user works with such technologies, the more energy and resources are

saved. This reduces the process costs and increases profitability.Tool costs are normally categorized as a ‘C’ value element under overheads. Tool purchase decisions are left to the junior level executives in the materials department or the shop floor. It is a fact that the unit tool cost as a percentage of total manufacturing cost may be in the region of about 1% only.However, these tools have a direct bearing on other major cost elements. Use of optimal tools as required for the machining process results in the reduction in the various costs, the total impact of which will be much more than 1%.

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Moreover there are lots of development efforts behind the tools. This means that when a customer installs machines with new tools, should consider the cost of the total life cycle. Many users, however, do not include tooling costs in their investment decisions. They only focus on the purchase price. A general rethinking is necessary for investment on tools in order to benefit from competitive advantages. Not paying attention to what tools are being used in one’s machining process is like a racing team investing time and money in acquiring the best of machines and pit-stop strategies, but ignoring their tyres!

The responsibility of an efficient tooling company does not limit itself to supplying good quality tools to their customers. It has to extend to:• Assisting the customer in

choosing optimal tooling solutions for their applications

• Train the customers shop floor personnel on how to get the best output from these tools

• Promptly attend to and solve all the customers application and quality problems

• Provide efficient and timely servicing support to the complete range of tools.

‘Shaping the future’

The one tooling company in India offering all the above services to their customers in the woodworking, plastics and non-ferrous industry segments is Leitz Tooling Systems India Pvt. Ltd. In India Leitz commenced its operations in 1999 from Bangalore, which houses special profile tools manufacturing and servicing centre. This year Leitz India launched its ‘Made in India’ range of special profile cutters and router bits to meet the specific requirements of the Indian market.Leitz India also has its tools servicing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Nagpur, which help them to provide

quick and trouble-free servicing and delivery of tools to customers on an all-India basis. The Bangalore center has the facility to service poly-crystalline diamond tools also.Leitz is the worldwide tooling technology leader for wood and plastic processing industry in the international market. Globally present in 36 countries, Leitz has sales companies and manufacturing units in Germany, Austria, Brazil, Finland, the US and China. It doesn’t matter whether the customer works in solid wood, wood-derived material or compound material, whether he works mechanically or manually, Leitz India can supply the right tool for each material, each machine and each process.Leitz also provides its customers with a number of services like new projects, process engineering and consultancy for optimal production process, apart from state-of-the-art tools and tooling solutions for various sophisticated machining processes.Leitz India also provides complete technical assistance in setting up projects for productions of specialized products like doors, European windows, laminated flooring, aluminium and uPVC doors and windows.

Correct tools = Savings

• Materials cost : product rejections from machining defects are reduced

• Power cost: cutting forces are lower and higher feed rates

• Unit labor cost : higher feed rates, reduced labor fatigue

• Machine maintenance cost: dynamically balanced tools

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Flagship R&D

Ever since Leitz received patent protection for its long hole drill, DRGM 307609, as far back as in 1903, its continuous research and development (R&D) efforts have resulted in very many tooling and process innovations that have revolutionized wood machining operations. Every Ligna exhibition has witnessed the unveiling of such innovations by Leitz.In recent years there have been many significant product and process innovation launches by Leitz in various areas of wood and plastics machining.

One live example of the success of Leitz’s R&D efforts is the coating technology developed about a decade ago when Leitz launched HSS tools with Marathon coating, one of the first coated wood machining tools in the world.Their performance in comparison to uncoated tools was immense. The tools provide a long lasting, constant cutting quality for optimal processing results. At the same time the lifetime increased by 3-6 times.

Another breakthrough was achieved in this field when Leitz designed an innovative, micro-structured coating with a hardness of more than 4000 HV. With these coated tungsten carbide (CTC) tools something that so far seemed impossible in the wood processing sector became reality.The most recent CTC tools on the Leitz list are the Marathon-coated ProfilCut knives. These are universally suitable for profiling of various materials. They considerably reduce the process costs during profiling. The cost benefit is due to higher performance time of

the knives, which results in increased productivity, resulting in enormous cost savings to the user.DFC technology

Technologies for efficient chip removal and low noise tools are future research projects at Leitz. This increases effectiveness and improves working conditions. Chips are caused by tools; a large percentage of noise is also produced during the process. To reduce noise and dust, the tools have to be perfect.

The principle for noise-reduced tools is the reduction of vibration. Thus we can reduce the subjective noise load by 50% for several tool groups. Chips cannot be avoided. However, through specific gullet designs, they can be controlled and guided to fly in a certain direction. With adjusted extraction hoods, the level of collection and the energy efficiency increases and the processing costs drop.This is termed as DFC (dust flow control) technology. For example, the WhisperCut-Plus jointing cutter has reusable light metal tool body. Hence it is 50% lighter than similar standard tools. During application this results in reduced vibrations and the noise level drops by up to 5 dB.DFC technology also ensures trouble-free chip removal. In all, the WhisperCut-Plus reduces the cost of the processing of coated and uncoated chip and fiber material by 10%.

Moreover the higher re-sharpening area on the diamond edges contributes to the increased benefit.RipTec technologyLeitz believes that the potential for optimization is not limited to single tools, but in the processing chain. Through the changeover to innovative processing procedures, large leaps become possible for customers in terms of processing quality and effectiveness.In solid wood machining area also

Tooling Innovations by Leitz

• VariForm, ProfilCut, ProfilCut Plus, ProFix C, ProFix Plus & ProFlex cutter systems

• RazorCut, GlossCut & VectorCut saw blades• Solid carbide drills and hinge boring bits• Coated HSS and tungsten carbide cutters• RipTech planers & profiling cutters• WhisperCut & WhisperCut-Plus pre-milling

cutters• Dust flow control (DFC) system

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Leitz’s R&D efforts are focusing on planing and cutting applications. Using the conventional cutting methods, every user faces the challenge of tear-outs and splintering in the wood which results in wastage. That is where Leitz comes into the picture with a revolutionary solution.RipTec means that a small ripple profile is cut into the surface of a work piece. Tools with this technology are now available for three different application areas: for pre-planing of timber sections; window production for cutting slot-and-tenon joints or counter profiles; and profiling of furniture parts and flooring panels.RipTec technology solves quality problems of conventional procedures, avoids tear-outs and splintering in the wood and allows more stable timber joints. As a resource-efficient technology, RipTec results in increased machining efficiency and rejection and rework are reduced to a minimum.Even B-quality wood can be processed by RipTec tools and converted into a precious resource. An added bonus is that RipTec saves up to 25% energy.


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Festool: Handy bouquet of solutions

Scope of delivery:

A fine tooth saw blade (HW W48), guide rail (FS 1400/2), splinter guard, operation tool, in a Systainer (SYS 4 T-LOC).All-round talent:

Quick and easy saw blade changing and adaptation to the working material; spring-loaded spacer wedge for unhindered plunge cuts; attachable splinter guard for high-quality working results; quick-acting brake system for safe and

convenient sawing; tool-less play setting on the guide rail.Main applications:

• Precise circular in materials up to 55mm thick

• Cutting interior doors to length using guide rail and circular saw

• Manufacturing expansion joints in parquet flooring and false joints

• Cutting chipboard to size• Cutting and processing

plasterboard

Humans have changed their environment in many ways, by building structures for shelter, by clearing land and obtaining and conserving water to grow food on a relatively dependable cycle.Humans could not have accomplished many of these changes by using only physical energy; they have used their brains to design devices that have helped bring about these changes. A machine is but one example of how human intelligence has helped in making our lives on Earth easier.A machine has the capacity to do the

work of a hundred people at the same time. A machine is like a slave to its master. They are used to make life easy and comfortable.Hafele takes pride in making an individual’s effort into doing massive tasks to the minimum with the help of Festool, tools for the toughest demands. Hafele’s Festool carries everything about drilling, screwdriving, portable circular saws, jigsaws, circular saws, routing, planers, surface finishing, dust extraction, guide system, multi-function table, renovating, etc.

Some of Festool’s amazing machines, which you will also see at Indiawood 2014, are:

Circular saw (TS 55 EBQ-Plus-FS)

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Scope of delivery:

fitted filter bag, spare filter bag in the storage compartment, suction hose (Ø 27x3.5 m-AS) with angle rotating adapter on the extractor side in a carton.Small outside, large inside:

Approved for dust category L; very compact and lightweight; anti-static function prevents static developing during work; practical store for hose and mains cable; attachment of Systainers via Sys-Dock; storage compartment for replacement filter bag; economical, thanks to optimal

utilization of the filter bag in the container.Main applications:

• For dust with MAC values > 1 mg/m³

• Ideal for assembly work• Integral automatic electronic

switch-on/shut-off for extraction from electric power tools

• For sanding, milling and sawing work that generates medium quantities of dust

• Cutting and processing plasterboard

Scope of delivery: Domino cutter (D5), support bracket, trim stop, cross stop, operation tool, in a Systainer (SYS 2 T-LOC).Precise joints:

One system for all panel, frame and rack joints; patented routing principle unique to hand-held machines for accurate work with no kickbacks; stops that are quick and easy to adjust for accurate results; rotation-proof

• Frame construction of house and interior doors

• Manufacture of tables and chairs• Creation of stable mitre joints• Folded and profiled door frames in

furniture construction• Connection of wide cornices (e.g.

plates)Frame and stand constructions in non-supported timber structure (exterior and interior areas).

Extra mobile, extra stable: Maximum stability of joints up to a dowel size of 14x140mm; patented routing principle unique to hand-held machines for accurate work with no kickbacks; saves more time compared to a stationary machine; stops that are quick and easy to adjust for accurate results; system accessories compatible with both Domino jointers.Main applications:

• Solid wood furniture in frame and tunnel design

joint with Domino dowels, providing maximum stability.Main applications:

• Furniture manufacture• Shop fitting/ Interior fitting• Window construction• Exhibition stand construction• For panel joints• For frame and rack joints

Domino joining system (DF 500- DF 500 Q-Set)

Domino joining system (DF 700)

Mobile dust extractor (CTL MIDI)

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Scope of delivery: FastFix sanding pad (Ø 150 mm soft HT), Stickfix abrasive mix, Festool Protector, in a Systainer (SYS 3 T-LOC).3-in-1 principle:

Three tools in one for coarse sanding, fine sanding and polishing; Rotex rotary motion for efficient material removal; eccentric motion for high-quality, scratch-free surfaces; FastFix sanding pad system, tool-less; ideal ergonomic grip positions; sanding up to the edge.

Features: Impact screwdriver, screwdriver and elbow screwdriver; saves on investment costs, spatial requirements and work time; EC-TEC motor and sensor-controlled hammer mechanism for extended service life; maximum endurance, thanks to lithium-ion battery packs; chuck with switch-off function for hammer mechanism for drilling with infinitely variable speed setting; FastFix adapter with switch-off function for hammer mechanism enables use with all

Size isn’t so important: Impressive ergonomics and low weight (0.9 kg) for convenient drilling and fastening; the compact, handy shape makes work easier, even in cramped spaces; FastFix interface and Centrotec quick tool-change system; 12 torque settings and torque switch-off for precision fastening; latest lithium-ion battery technology for the longest sustained usage.

Main applications:

• Sanding off old paint and varnish• Sanding wooden materials• Renovation work such as sanding

steps• Sanding and polishing mineral

materials• Preliminary and coarse sanding of

repair compound• Hologram-free polishing

FastFix attachments; Impact principle for continuous work with minimal effort.Main applications:

• Carpentry/Joinery and interior fitting

• Fences, pergolas, carports, canopies

• Studwork• Construction of windows, doors

and stairways• Renovation and restoration

Main applications:

• Furniture assembly and kitchen fitting

• Carpentry/joinery and interior fitting

• Trade fair/metal construction and shop fitting

• Painting and interior decorating• Body shops and paint shops

Rotex geared eccentric sander (RO 150 FEQ-Plus)

Cordless screwdriver (TI 15 Impact)

Cordless drill (CXS)

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Veeshan Enterprises, Hyderabad, is the exclusive distributor of Carlton saw chains and accessories in India. Carlton saw chains are made from special alloy steel and are specially engineered for additional toughness, abrasive resistance and ductility in all kinds of climates.Carlton cutters are plated with hard industrial chrome, which gives them superior edge-holding qualities. All the chain saws are injected with a hypoid lubricant at the rivet bearings.There are several styles of Carlton saw chains available to fit most budgets and operational needs. The company also supplies complete accessories, such as round files, guide bars, chain breakers, spinner assemblies, sprockets, starter ropes, plugs and bar noses.

Carlton products are now manufactured by Blount Inc, US, the market leader in manufacturing saw chains and guide bars. Blount sells its products in more than 115 countries around the world. Its research resulted in a patent for the development of a progressive stamping die and new process to form

cutters that eliminated metal fatigue through a cold forging process and provided a finished product with the strongest top plate in the market.Veeshan Enterprises also supplies TCT circular saw blade in its registered brand name, Kanvee, in three quality ranges: Premium, for maximum production at low cost; Professional, high quality for professional usage, fastest cutting, longest working life and greatest finish; and Industrial of superior high quality.Kanvee electric chainsaws (2,000 Watts) come in bar lengths of 16” and 18”. This state-of-the-art product requires no tool for fitting and chain tightening.

Veeshan Enterprises also imports GB-brand guide bars for one- and two-man chainsaws. The double-ender bars are supplied in titanium/steel alloy for hardness, durability and overall life. They are available in sizes of 84cm, 100cm, 122cm, 150cm, 175cm and 200cm.

Carlton saw chains from Veeshan

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The Felder Silent-Power cutter block gives surprising results in tests

Student technicians, together with their head teacher from the wood technology and design college in Hildesheim, Germany, carried out an interesting test project: they compared a standard four-knife cutter block with the new Silent-Power cutter block from Felder. Even for the experts, the results were somewhat surprising, writes Hermann Sielaff.

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The result was impressive. The Silent-Power cutter block is between 11dB and 16dB quieter. But what does this mean? As a reduction in noise emission of even 10dB halves the audible noise, we are talking here of an average reduction of around 60%. This point alone justifies the additional price of the option.However, what is much more important is another value when it comes to the calculation of the sound pressure level. For this, the basic rule of thumb that applies is as follows: a) a 10dB increase or decrease equates to an effective doubling or halving of the noise; and b) a 3dB increase or decrease equates to an effective doubling or halving of the possible danger of hearing damage.Therefore if it is possible to reduce the noise emission by 3dB, this effectively reduces hearing damage by half. The tests were carried out on two AD 951 planer-thicknesser combination machines from Felder. One of the machines was equipped with a standard knife cutter block (HSS), the other with the Silent-Power cutter block.The Silent-Power cutter block is equipped with 77 tungsten carbide blades, aligned in a spiral formation. The first impression of the test team: The Silent-Power cutter block is considerably quieter. In order to achieve objective results, we positioned the noise level measuring device’s microphone directly next to the ear of the operator to achieve person-specific results in line with DIN.The difference in noise intensity can be explained by the unique geometry of the Silent-Power cutter block. With the standard cutter block all of the air volume that exists along the full width of the table is forced through the narrow air channel between the table and the cutter block with every cut of the blade. With the spiral cutter, on the other hand, only a small area of

blade is used with every cut.Cutter blocks as well as molding tooling that have a cutting edge made up of several changeable blades do not have a continuous pulling cut. The Silent-Power cutter block, however, easily overcomes this problem. The changeable knives are all set at an angle on their axes. The way in which this can be tested is by looking at the blade steps, also known as cutting marks.But how can we measure this, if we can’t even see them? As we looked at the surface under a microscope, it wasn’t possible to make them out, even at 20 times magnification. It was only after we ran a work piece through on the thicknessing table sprayed with cleaning solution that it began to become clear. The structure cannot be felt and is not even noticeable under a microscope if it has not been prepared.At higher feed speeds we found that on both cutter blocks there was streaking on the work piece as chips found their way between the blades and the work piece rubbing on the freshly plane surface. Tear out caused by planing against the grain or through knots was significantly reduced with the spiral cutter block. The segmented cutting design of the

spiral block creates shorter chips that don’t have the same flexural strength and therefore the tendency to cause a wedging effect.At this point we are at, what is in my opinion the most important advantage of this cutter block: the tungsten carbide blades. They make it possible to finally plane even abrasive woods and board material in particular. With the use of continuous long knives, the use of tungsten carbide is questionable, because in the case of blunting or even breaking then the complete set of blades has to be changed. With the Silent-Power cutter block there would be just a couple of blades that would need replacing.Anyone currently planning to invest in a planer, and if Felder is in the shortlist, we would definitely recommend taking the spiral cutter block option. You start saving from the 11th time you would have had to change the blades and are guaranteed a top quality finish, which doesn’t even take into consideration the costs of re-sharpening the blades. What more could a carpenter ask for?The writer is head teacher at the college of wood technology and design in Hildesheim, Germany.

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MUMBAIWOOD

debuts from 1st

to 3rd October,

and all you need

to know about it

After waiting 14 years since the first edition of IndiaWood in Bangalore, and the subsequent foray into North India with DelhiWood in the year 2009, the woodworking industry, experts and professionals in Western India can look forward to their own ‘jewel in the crown’ with MumbaiWood!Set to create awareness, educate, inform and provide an impetus to business, MumbaiWood’s debut is being keenly anticipated and followed by exhibitors and visitors alike. It will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai, from 1st to 3rd October, 2013.Aimed at harnessing the expertise of timber merchants, saw millers, furniture manufactures, craftsmen, artisans, architects and interior designers, MumbaiWood will seek to offer all of the above from the western region a educative & sourcing platform, that will help catalyze convert potential to business from the region.Recognition, supportThe three-day show is being organized by the Bangalore-based PDA Trade Fairs, veterans in the woodworking industry, and supported by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Traders of India (AFMT), the Ahmedabad

Timber Merchants’ Association (ATMA) and the Indian Laminate Manufacturers’ Association (ILMA).Confident of the organizer’s record in this field, MumbaiWood has garnered recognition from and support of the Union Ministry of Macro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Endorsement has also come in from the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBD, National Small Industries Commission (NSIC), the Coir Board, the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME), and the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE).Visitors to the B2B show can look forward to live demonstrations of machines – such as sawmills, log-peelers, panel saws, hot presses and edgebanders – along with a large variety of raw materials like timber, particleboard, plywood and laminates, as well as woodworking tools, fittings, adhesives, abrasives and wood preservatives.It will feature more than 150 exhibitors showcasing machinery, tools, fittings, accessories, raw materials and products. This will be a good opportunity to get in touch with modern technologies for joinery, mood-based panels and veneered products and finishing as well as material handling, dust extraction and saw milling.

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It also offers a single and comprehensive bazaar to source hinges, knobs, handles and other fittings and accessories; timber and lumber; engineered and composite wood; and consumables such as edgebanding material, adhesives, lacquers, polishes, abrasive and sanding material, finishes and coatings.The organizers, PDA Trade Fairs, have left no stone unturned to attract visitors from Western India. It has already conducted successful presentations to large groups of furniture manufacturers, key industry associations and state and Union governments.MumbaiWood is expected to attract more than 6,000 industry and business visitors from Mumbai, Thane,

Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, Belgaum, Hubli, Dharwad, Goa and Indore. May more from outside the region will also flock to it out of sheer curiosity! That will surely offer an excellent opportunity to establish new networks and business deals and replenish existing ones.WoodNews, India’s pioneering woodworking magazine, now into its 23rd year of uninterrupted publication, is the official media partner, along with other trade and business-related media in print, online, television and radio.Never too late

On this occasion, PDA Trade Media, a sister division of PDA Trade Fairs, will bring out a trade directory, with alphabetic and special listings of raw materials and their suppliers,

machinery and their manufacturers, fittings and retailers, furniture makers and dealers, chemicals and vendors.This directory will become an important reference in woodworking and allied industries for all of Western India, with architects, interior designers and woodworking specialists as its target readers.For advertising options, call Zindal Kumar (+919986074978), or email him ([email protected]).For those who have missed out so far, online registration is open at www.mumbai-wood.com/mw13/eng/V-online-visitor.html. Your exhibition related enquiries can be answered by Shiva Kumar +919036900075 (email: [email protected]) or Swetank Kumar +918867450665 (email: [email protected]).

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Special cutting applicationsWoodNews and exhibitions (IndiaWood, DelhiWood and now MumbaiWood) have, since their inception in the 1990s, been instrumental in bringing modern woodworking and advanced equipment to India. The exhibitions have been a platform for Altendorf to educate customers and demonstrate how we meet special cutting applications in different materials.We look forward to our participation in ‘MumbaiWood 2013’ which will, in the years to come, be the premier woodworking exhibition in Western India. You will find us at Hall No. 1, Stall No. B-207.

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New (r)evolutionsFelder looks at ‘MumbaiWood 2013’ as the first professional machinery exhibition for Western India. There are high expectations from the matured market of the region. This is an excellent opening for Western India to establish its own woodworking show. We sincerely hope you will not let go of such an opportunity!After successful launches in Ligna and AWFS Vegas show, our Indian customers will have first-hand opportunity to witness the new version of India’s most popular panel saw, FelderK700S, and the versatile Felder F700Z spindle moulder during ‘MumbaiWood 2013’. Be the first to witness the new (r)evolution in the woodworking industry: the new Silent Power spiral cutter block on Felder Planner Thicknessar. Also on demonstration will be the new Felder space-saver edgebander G330. We have a lot more to share with our customers at the show!‘MumbaiWood 2013’ will also be an excellent platform for us to meet our existing customers, future prospects and industry experts under one roof. Felder’s Mumbai team looks forward to this experience. With offices and showrooms located across India’s three major metros, you are never too far from Felder. See you at Hall No. 1, Stall No. C-301.

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Many shades, many choicesAsian Paints has been in the forefront of inspiring décor to millions of households across India. Our wood finishes have been leaders in their category, offering a comprehensive range of superior products: from the ultra-luxury WoodTech Polyester to the hugely popular economy range, Touchwood. Through our tie-up with Renner S.P.A., a leading wood coatings manufacturer from Italy, we have introduced several high-end products like Emporio PU (solvent based) and Aquadur PU (water-borne range), which have received phenomenal response.We also offer opaque and translucent PU wood finishes in a choice of 150 shades. Asian Paints continues to introduce newer and advanced products to its consumers, with a promise of highest quality and innovation. Visit us at Hall No. 1, Stall No. D-401.

Hallmark of quality & designNew product development and modification is an ongoing process at Biesse. Our product profile is continuously upgraded; our new products are launched looking at the requirements and feedback of our customers in India. We have recently unveiled the following new products:• Rover Gold 1232: Biesse’s best-selling CNC router

gets an additional vertical router and wider panel supports, to be able to process on 5x5-foot table tops and workstations

• Blaze 120: is Biesse’s hot press and is the ideal solution for pressing laminate, veneer on plyboard, MDF, etc. The Blaze is rigidly built and loaded with features similar to those in imported and premium machines, but at an economical price

• Rover J-GFT: This versatile flatbed CNC router is the right choice for manufacturers looking to process signage on acrylic, composite material, carving on solid wood, MDF, doors and processing kitchen shutters.

Excellent quality with Italian technology and design are hallmarks of all Biesse products, built in our state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore.There are no dedicated woodworking machinery shows in the western part of India. Industry players in this region had the option of travelling to either Delhi or Bangalore to see such shows. ‘Mumbaiwood 2013’ will address this shortcoming. PDA Trade Fairs being a seasoned organizer of woodworking shows, we are sure that they will able to get the recognized solution providers in India to exhibit in the show, making it a worthwhile experience for the visitors. Lets us meet at Hall No. 1, Stall No. E-504.

One-stop shop for solutionsWe at Jai Industries have a wide product basket from our solid woodworking and panel processing machinery range to offer. Jai is constantly innovating on machinery and exploring ways to reach out to customers to make their experience of dealing with Jai fully satisfactory.At ‘MumbaiWood 2013’, other than regular and fast-moving quality proven machines, we will be exhibiting some recently launched models: Trio-12 three-side thickness planer, Chain-n-Chisel mortiser, Tenomac-S tenoning machine from our WudPro range, auto-edgebander and throughfeed roller press from the Modula range, panel saw with 10-year guarantee on precision sliding table, and single-sided automatic edgebander with radius function from the Jai-SCM range.We did not want to miss an opportunity to make our base stronger in Western India, mainly Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat. We are confident that a large number of visitors and potential customers visiting us will definitely realize that in the midst of Indian and European brands, Jai is the best and biggest brand available in India. Therefore, we decided to participate in ‘MumbaiWood 2013’, the regional trade fair.Visitors can expect a one-stop solution for their requirements: whether they are from large or medium sized woodworking industry or from a small furniture workshop. It is all going to be there! Visit us at Hall No. 1, Stall No. B-201.

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AHEC teams up with US softwood industryDr. Scott Bowe, wood products specialist, to highlight benefits of impor ting value-added hardwood lumber from US at inaugural ‘MumbaiWood 2013’

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, has announced that it will be participating at the inaugural ‘MumbaiWood 2013’ expo, which will take place at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Center from October 1 to 3.AHEC will have a joint stand with American Softwoods under the banner ‘American Wood Solutions’, and will promote strong environmental messages and potential performance through case studies, technical reports and publications.Dr. Scott Bowe, professor and wood products specialist at the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Wisconsin, US, will highlight the benefits of importing

value-added hardwood lumber from the US at a seminar on the first day of the show.AHEC’s participation at the event will present an opportunity to build a case for wood as the only true and naturally sustainable building material. With sustainable design solutions at the top of the agenda for the Indian building sector and government initiatives to further increase the use of wood in building, it represents the perfect opportunity for AHEC to talk about its ISO-conformant report on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of rough-sawn kiln-dried American hardwood lumber.AHEC commissioned the LCA study in 2010 and the recently released report contains extensive data on the environmental profile of US rough-sawn, kiln-dried hardwood

lumber using a comprehensive set of environmental impacts. It also covers the environmental life cycle of hardwood lumber from point of harvest in the US through to delivery at the importers yard in major export markets.According to Mr. Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, West Asia, India and Oceania, “India is demonstrating demand for wood products that far outstrips domestic supply, strong GDP projections and positive demographic indicators. All of these point to further growth in the demand for imported wood and wood products, particularly in material suited for furniture, packaging and pallets, and interior, architectural and decorative uses.“With demand expected to remain strong through 2013, we remain committed to our outreach

Dr. Scott Bowe of the University of Wisconsin (L) and Mr. Roderick Wiles, AHEC

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programme in India, which includes trade shows, seminars and trade servicing, all with a view to interact with the major players in the country and to further promote the many positive attributes of American hardwoods,” he added.A recent report showed that over the last 10 years India’s trade deficit in forest products has soared from US$1 billion in 2001 to more than US$5 billion in 2011. Moreover, due to the scarcity of domestic timber resources and a rapidly growing demand, log imports in India have doubled since 2006 in order to meet the country’s growing appetite for wood products.According to Dr. Bowe, there is a misconception among Indian manufacturers that they can process logs into value-added lumber more cheaply than importing value-added lumber products from the US. However, freight costs and production quality issues negate this misconception.

Dr. Bowe will present the findings of a research project that was spearheaded by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and funded by

the United States Department of Agriculture Federal State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) at the

‘MumbaiWood’ seminar.Dr. Bowe said, “This research project will aim to increase exports and improve market share for value-added hardwood lumber products from Wisconsin and the “lakes states” to India and countries in Asia. The goal is to demonstrate that it is more profitable for Indian and Asian companies to import kiln-dried value-added hardwood lumber products vs. hardwood logs from the US.“In addition, yield recovery studies were implemented to develop a base for comparison of lumber yield and drying processes in India versus US standard industry practices, and includes the cost to ship a container to India from the ‘lakes states’ region. The objective is to give foreign companies the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions for purchasing logs or value-added lumber products,” he added.

‘Better Doors’In another session at the seminar, Mr. Nitin Vaze, CEO of Sleek Boards India LLP, will make a presentation on ‘Solutions to making a better door’.

The Nov-Dec 2013 issue of WoodNews will focus on Modular Kitchens, Kitchen Fixtures, Fittings & Accessories, Edge Banding Materials, Machinery & Software. The magazine will also have bonus circulation at ‘Index 2013’ in Mumbai, besides being circulated among Builders, Dealers, Project Managers & Architects. The issue will also specially be sent to all of�ice bearers and senior members of the

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Austrian fittings

manufacturer

Blum now offers

Tandembox (Antaro

and Intivo) to

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developments in the

field of kitchen design

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pull-outs. They hold

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Tandembox Plus is already a proven versatile system characterised by round gallery rails. The Antaro box system is characterised by rectangular gallery rails. By using angular elements and by harmonising the colour of all fitting components, Blum has created a system that is a clear alternative to pull-outs with round gallery rails.The color and material concept of Antaro range is based on that of Tandembox Intivo, which means manufacturers have a manageable product range with many new and different opportunities for design.The Intivo gives customers even more possibilities to personalise high fronted pull-outs. The box system is available in a vast array of materials and colours, thus providing a multitude of new possibilities for differentiation. It has a harmonious

appearance, consisting of a drawer side without a gallery rail.The drawer side can be combined with design elements of any material such as glass, wood or stone, nylon or leather. The transition between drawer side and design element is smooth. The same concept can also be used for inner drawers.The new high fronted pull-out drawer side has 3-dimensional front adjustment, directly under the drawer side cover cap. All of Blum’s box systems close softly and silently with integrated Blumotion feather-light glide.Full extensions give users clear visibility and direct access to contents. The user convenience can be further enhanced with Servo-Drive, the electric opening system where a single touch suffices and pull-outs seem to open by themselves.www.blum.com

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In German town, a ‘jewel’ in American Cherry

The Great Hall has room for up to 1,700 spectators. (AHEC)

It is not often that

architecture generates

an undisputed

positive reaction:

in January 2013,

more than 16,000

visitors attended

the grand opening

of Reutlingen’s new

Stadthalle, designed

by star architect Max

Dudler.

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The mayor of Reutlingen, Barbara Bosch, described the space as a “jewel of contemporary architecture, with a clear design and timeless elegance that also meets high standards of acoustics”Dudler’s choice to use American cherry for the flooring and walls of the stalls, upper circles and rear gallery in the concert auditorium and event hall creates an elegant look and high acoustic performance. Over 3,000 square metres of American cherry veneer was specified and installed by joinery specialists Ortel Innenausbau (Saxony).Moveable walls allow both spaces to be adapted for a range of events: congresses and presentations, balls, banquets or even trade fairs and exhibitions. The new ‘hall for all’ is also available as a meeting room and rehearsal space. The Great Hall has room for up to 1,700 spectators; the Lesser Hall can hold 400.The walls of both rooms are lined

with textured American cherry veneer, which is perfectly suited to the acoustics required for sophisticated concerts. This rich red-brown wood gives the event rooms a highly visual and tactile aesthetic.

According to the joiners, American cherry has the perfect characteristics for veneer work. The wood was finished with a colorless coating – a combination of natural oils and waxes – to penetrate particularly deep into the wood, giving it a smooth, matt finish and highlighting its natural red-brown color.American cherry is popular in interior design and construction because of its good working properties. In addition, it has a fine, even texture and a subtle but attractive grain pattern. The shade of the American cherry heartwood varies from vivid red to reddish brown and darkens when exposed to light.The new Stadthalle is located in a traditional urban setting and situated next to a local public park. Max Dudler’s architecture reflects the formal grid pattern of this area, making the building an integral part of the city centre, and one that will benefit all the surrounding districts in Wurttemberg, close to Stuttgart. It will boost Reutlingen’s reputation as Wurttemberg’s centre for classical music; and more importantly for the local community, the Stadthalle will enhance the town’s architectural and social presence.www.americanhardwood.org

The rich red-brown veneer gives off a highly tactile aesthetic. (AHEC)


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Beech: Precious Hardwood at an Affordable Price

Beech has a strong reputation in the international markets, which value its technical and technological properties and affordable price.

Beech made a definite breakthrough at the last International Timber Tradeshow, a major international show held every two years in Nantes (France) which brings together sawmills, wood merchants and users and is the largest of its kind in Europe. The trends that emerge at this event are eagerly awaited by many foreign wood manufacturers, especially Asian companies, whose presence has been increasingly noticeable over the last few years.

The increased interest for beech is good news for France. It is not very widely known, but France is Europe’s leading beech producer. French forests produce 1,300,000 m3 of beech logs every year. Before the storms that ravaged France, Germany and Switzerland in December 1999, French sawmills were the principal beech suppliers to Asia. At that time, every year, close to 300,000 m3 of French beech were unloaded in ports such as Shanghai and Hong-Kong. But hurricanes Lothar and Martin in late 1999 disrupted the customer-supplier relationship for several years and users looked to other species. Luckily, things are now changing and beech is becoming fashionable again.

Highly Versatile Wood It is certainly the undisputed technical and technological qualities of beech that have earned this deciduous hardwood its reputation. As a sawmill owner from Eastern France explains, “... throughout the whole of Eastern France, the forest management approach combining small coppice stand trees and large high forest trees produces beech logs that are relatively short but very large in diameter, creating a low-density wood that is ideal for veneers, rotary cutting and high-class timber”. Beech is also known for its good performance in different machining applications (sanding, drilling, routing, gluing, etc.) and is easily kiln-dried and stained to obtain a reddish tint. Beech poses no particular technical problems in terms of drying.

Given all these factors, it is not surprising that the range of possibilities that French beech wood offers far surpasses that of other wood species. The better quality timber is sliced to make decorative veneers for furniture, interior design and certain special applications (e.g. luxury boxes and packaging). Beech is particularly flexible, and is therefore easy to rotary cut, which means

it is very commonly used for laminated plywood, steam bending and gluing. The sawn timber range is huge: boules, selected boards, square edged timbers in long length, waney edged boards (three faces square edged), various glued timber, finger-jointed timbers, machined or non-machined custom-cuts according to customer requirements, turning blocks, railway sleepers and packaging dimensions made of low-grade and heart board …

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In spite of this very wide range of possible applications, French sawmills are fully aware of changing customer demands and adapting their production. As Éric Ducrot, head of French sawmill Les Avivés de l’Est confirms, “We realise that market demand is currently shifting towards square-edged boards and dimensioned timber that are re-sawn after drying. French manufacturers are therefore now producing square-edged timbers in long length from selected boards that have been kiln dried before edging”. This beech expert adds that drying before edging provides a much higher yield for manufacturers, as the whole of the raw material they are buying is usable without risk of twist or dimension shrink.

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Oven dry density (0%) 680 kg/m³

Shrinkage, Green to Oven-Dry

radial: 5.5%

tangential: 11.4%

Modulus of Elasticity: 14,000 N/mm²

Bending strength: 120 N/mm²

Side hardness: 34 N/mm²

Working PropertiesThe wood works well with all hand and machine tools, but irregular grain may be a problem. The rather fine textured wood is very suitable for routing, turning, and carving. For nailing and screwing pre-boring is recommended, particularly close to the edges. Beech

Beech boule

Beech selected boards

has exceptionally good steam bending properties. In Europe it is the most widely used timber for producing bent parts, e.g. for furniture. No problems are reported with surface coating. However, the very dense surface requires adequate fusibility (low viscosity) of the applied coating materials. The wood takes stains very well and can be adapted to almost any desired tone.

DurabilityThe wood is not durable (perishable) but is very permeable for preservation.

SeasoningThe wood dries well but is classified as moderately refractory, as the tendency to check, split and distort is considerable. Stacking and drying must be done with utmost care. To relax tensions and to change the colour to a saturated light reddish brown, the timber is frequently steamed before seasoning. The British kiln schedule D is recommended which corresponds to the U.S. T3-D2 schedule for 4/4 and 4/6 stock. (USDA Forest Service).Table T3-D2 for 4/4 and 6/4 Planks

Moisture Relative Temperature Temperature Content (%) Humidity (%) Dry-bulb (°C) Wet-bulb (°C)

Above 50 87 43.5 41.0

50 to 40 84 43.5 40.5

40 to 35 76 43.5 39.0

35 to 30 60 43.5 35.5

30 to 25 32 49.0 32.0

25 to 20 22 54.5 32.0

20 to 15 15 60.0 32.0

15 to final 21 71.0 43.5

Text and pictures courtesy French Timber: www.frenchtimber.com

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Need of the hour: Timber certification in India

Traditional craftsmen and businesses will have to yield to legal demands for accountability of timber and its many

products

Scientific management

of forestry in India

dates back to 1864,

but forest certification

is still at an early stage

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Illegal logging and deforestation is a global problem resulting in negative environmental, social and economic impacts. In some tropical areas, illegal timber harvesting accounts for 50% to 90% of all timber harvested. The trade of illegally harvested timber has been estimated to generate at least US$11 billion, comparable to the production value of the drug market, estimated at around US$13 billion (Source: Interpol).In order to meet the growing demand for forest certification in the global market, the Indian industry has to look for certified forests or plantations to source their raw materials. The increased demand for forest certification is likely to affect the economic prospects of many farm- and agro-forestry areas in India unless these areas are certified.The Ministry of Environment and Forest recognized the need to promote forest certification in the country. The success of such a system largely depends on its credibility in both the local and global contexts. India has established a strong policy and legal framework for forest conservation.The scientific management of forestry in India dates back to 1864. The forest management working plans in India

According to Interpol, in some tropical nations trade of illegally harvested timber has been estimated to generate at least US$11 billion, comparable to the production value of the drug market, estimated at around US$13 billion

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follow several principles and criteria which are in line with best practices. However, forest certification in India is still at an early stage and, therefore, the nation has not been able to make use of the benefits of forest certification.India’s largest market

The European Union (EU) is India’s largest market for international trade. EU-India trade was valued at US$110 billion in 2011 and is forecast to double by 2016. In 2011, the 27 member states of the EU accounted for 18.8% of India’s total exports, and 12.2% of India’s total imports, making the EU the top-ranking trading partner for both exports and imports.The EU is also one of the biggest investors in India, although EU investment in India accounts for only 0.6% of its investment worldwide. Therefore, the potential for the EU to increase trade and investment in India is substantial. Several European companies, including Tesco, IKEA, Carrefour, Marks & Spencer and Tetra Pak, have announced plans to scale up their business in India by investing in the retail sector.India is one of the fastest growing paper markets in the world, with an annual turnover of US$6 billion. Furthermore, the wooden handicrafts industry has high export potential and exports are increasing. This industry, which is dominated by small and medium enterprises, makes an important contribution to economic development and provides employment to millions of artisans and wood workers.Companies operating in India will be encouraged to establish greater safeguards and improved due diligence systems. This will help clean up the supply chain and will induce companies – both Indian and multinational corporations operating in India – to strengthen

their procurement policies and invest more in research and development, technology, monitoring systems, legality and certification.In India, use of international forest certification systems in the industry, particularly Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, has increased 10-fold during the past five years, partly because of the response towards FLEGT among buyers in the EU. Source: http://www.euflegt.efi.int.

Compliance with EUTR

Illegal logging and related large-scale deforestation has been a global problem for several decades and has resulted in extensive and negative environmental, social and economic impacts. To tackle this problem, the EU, USA and Australia have implemented new regulations banning illegal wood products in their markets.All new legal frameworks will affect the forest and timber industries worldwide. These new legal frameworks not only require wood exporting countries but also final consumers to assume responsibility for the forests of the world.These new legal requirements will place all actors within the timber industry under legal obligation to exercise due diligence and demonstrate, at a minimum, that the products they are sourcing have been harvested in compliance with relevant legislation in the country of origin.Unlike voluntary certification schemes – such as FSC or PEFC – these new regulations establish strict legislative requirements; any company that cannot demonstrate compliance runs the risk of being driven out of the European, US and Australian markets. To maintain access to these markets, suppliers will need to provide credible evidence demonstrating the legal origin of their products.Products subject to EUTR (European Union Timber Regulation) legislation

are classified as per the ‘EU Customs Combined Nomenclature’ codes and include:• Wood (round wood, planks, panels,

veneer, etc.)• Furniture and decorations in

wooden materials• Carpentry and wooden

prefabricated buildings• Pulp and paper (cardboard,

stationery, etc.) that are blank (not printed)

• Packaging when sold as a product (not goods that are packaged)

It excludes products that have completed their lifecycle (recycled products) and printed media such as books or magazines.Challenges ahead

The challenge of high certification costs – mainly due to the cost of performing on-site audits – have long burdened small and medium sized forestry companies. With traditional certification schemes, the emphasis is placed on the need to establish a fully developed management system, which results in a high number of bureaucratic requirements.Many small and medium-sized companies are faced with the risk of being excluded from the EU market due to the higher cost and complexity of traditional approaches to certification.Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC) Timber Due Diligence Solution has been developed with these issues in mind and is based on a set of practical and cost-efficient solutions that will ensure access to appropriate and credible due diligence procedures adapted to all types of companies, from small-scale to the largest industrial groups.BVC’s due diligence requirements do not involve the development and implementation of a complex management system and related

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procedures. Our due diligence and verification process is based on already existing and legally required documented evidence, which in most cases should be sufficient to demonstrate conformity with legal requirements.Large retailers manage high volumes of a very large number of diverse products and highly complex global supply chains. Identifying the products that are concerned by the EUTR is already a major challenge. Today a significant number of these products come from Asia, or emerging countries, where traceability is not always the current practice for wood-based products.A failure of due diligence on the part of one individual supplier in a retailer’s network can be detrimental to a company’s entire brand image. Finally, most retailers market goods under their own brand. In this case, a retailer may incur additional risk when placing a product on the market,

and thereby take responsibility for the sourcing of raw materials such as packaging.Due Diligence solution

Due Diligence offers the most cost-efficient procedures and IT tools supporting trading operations of any size, enabling them to demonstrate compliance with the EUTR requirements in a credible manner, while maintaining a sufficient level of confidentiality of commercial information throughout the value chain.BVC has launched a dedicated Due Diligence Solution (DDS) for the forest, pulp and paper, packaging and wood products industries in response to the recent entry in the application of EUTR 995/2010. Forty clients in key areas, such as China, South-East Asia and Europe, have already implemented the DDS.BVC conducts management system audits against prescribed national

and international standards or tailor-made standards in the fields of quality, health, safety, environment, social accountability and information security. It offers a comprehensive portfolio from public standards to more customized schemes.With more than 10 years of experience in wood legality services, BVC has designed a first-class DDS, specifically to fulfill requirements of the EUTR in a cost-effective manner. This solution is completely adapted to the needs and potential risks of each supply chain, and is scalable to different levels of risk. BVC’s solution is implemented by a team of 300 experts in 60 countries with in-depth knowledge of local regulations.The author is Product Manager for FSC and EUTR-DDS at Bureau Veritas Certification, India. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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Breakthrough for Ecoresinator for MDF plantsSiempelkamp’s innovative blending system for MDF was introduced to the market two years ago. The results regarding the system’s success are now available: 13 sold Ecoresinators, all successfully operating, confirm the need of the market for resource-saving fiber blending.MDF manufacturer Duratex, Brazil, is one of the satisfied customers. About one third of the costs for MDF production are used up by resin consumption. All plant operators strive to reduce these high costs.With the new Ecoresinator, Siempelkamp introduced a blending system for MDF which not only allows the production of high-quality boards but also significantly reduces the budget of the plant operator. For our long-term customer, Duratex, Siempelkamp experts just recently started up the largest Ecoresinator to date.With a length of 4 metres and a blowline diameter of 150 mm, this blending system is designed for a fiber throughput of 66 tonnes per hour (bone-dry). The numerous features provided by the Ecoresinator have, meanwhile, convinced 12 more plant operators• Quick startup: The Ecoresinator

is pre-assembled and tested in Siempelkamp’s production facility in Krefeld and is delivered ready for connection to the customer’s site. This ensures short installation and startup times. The system can be installed in existing plants in a 48-hour timeframe.

• High resin savings: Up to 20% resin savings, a promise Siempelkamp kept to customers when the system was introduced to the market. At Duratex the plant operator only needs 55 kg of resin per cubic metre of MDF for a board density of 700 kg/m3. These are savings that translate into real money.

• Minimal energy consumption: The special Siempelkamp technology does without high energy consuming motors. No additional energy is needed for fiber transport blowers.

• High plant outputs: The fact that the fiber temperature does not drop when using the Ecoresinator has a positive effect on the plant outputs.

• Simple operation: As standard with Siempelkamp technology, the operation of the Ecoresinator is simple. The automation is adjusted to the conditions of the plant and is smoothly integrated into the control technology.

• Low investment costs: The investment costs for the

Ecoresinator are one-tenth of the cost for a blending system for dry fibers.

• One for all: The Ecoresinator is well suited as a component for a new plant, but also as a retrofit to an existing plant.

• Problem-free integration: Plants that are equipped with the Ecoresinator not only save resin and energy but also ensure the operation of a high-performance press made by Siempelkamp or another press manufacturer.

The success of Siempelkamp’s Ecoresinator clearly distinguishes itself from the competition. Currently, the company is modifying its high-end blending system for use in particleboard production. The Siempelkamp Group is a technology and systems supplier of press lines and complete plants for the wood-based products industry. It has the world’s largest hand-molding foundry producing castings with a weight of up to 300 tonnes.

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The TPS-SNL series computer panel saw is equipped with PC computer controls as standard combined with specially designed software to enhance versatility and maximum operational convenience. The LCD screen and outstanding software make the control system easy to understand, learn and operate.Powerful computer functions include editing, operation control, machining motion flow display, trouble indication and motion monitoring. Standard rear feed system, left side or right side

feed is optional, strengthened in-feed rollers for panel feed effortlessly delivers panels on lifting table.Quadruple column level lifting table uses a 5HP hydraulic motor with

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Jai’s woodworking machines for small furniture workshopsSurfo Max-S (J-3018):

A heavy duty and sturdy machine combining precision, it has some of the best salient features: noise dampening system for quieter operation; in-feed table longer than out-feed table for better accuracy and extra support. It is useful for surfacing, rebating and grooving.

Tilting Arbor Spindle Moulder (J-504-T):

With the highest features combining precision with multiple operations. Dovetailed groove for easy sliding. Equipped with a convenient wood clamping facility, it is best for molding, rebating, grooving, arch-molding and tenoning. It can be tilted at 45 degrees.

Teno Mac –S (J-1919): Tenoning machine with sliding table and end-cutting unit

for better, perfect tenon length and more workability. Apart from tenoning, it can also be used for sawing.

A combined machine that allows you mortising flexibility by replacing holding units. Rectangular slot making, square hole making is possible. Ideal for door frame mortising.www.jaiindustries.com

Trio-12 three-side thickness planer (J-2412):

Apart from three-side planning, molding can also be done as per block profile with anti-kickback system to avoid back sliding. The left and right side blocks can be adjusted according to requirement.

Chain-n-Chisel mortiser (J-1930):

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Complete processing from HomagThe focus of the NKR 200 Series is to offer complete processing solution in the entry level segment, with features which were previously available only on larger machines. The NKR 200 Series machine leaves nothing lacking.Whether your needs are a demanding shop setting “Batch Size One” production for custom requests, living and bedroom furniture or functional furniture, this series always offers the right solution for your requirements.

Salient features:• Joint trimming unit: Perfect

cut and high operating life due to diamond-tipped tools for an optimum edge joint quality

• Gluing unit and magazine: Coil and automatic strip magazine for reliable edge material supply. Optimal glue joints, by controlling the exact amount of glue

• Pressure zone: Heavy pressure zone up to 3mm edge thickness and 50mm work piece height for optimal glue joint. Optional 6 mm edge thickness by 60 mm work piece height

• Corner rounding unit: Optimum corner rounding without adjustment or set-up, resulting from the coupled diamond tool and tracer roller

• Profile scraping unit: To smooth radii or chamfers; pneumatic adjustment optional

• End-trim unit: Straight adjustment by easily tilting the unit; pneumatic adjustment optional

• Multifunctional trimming unit: Multifunctional trimming unit with DFC tool technology for optimum dust extraction

• Buffing unit: Buffing unit to polish edges and maintain their natural color

CNC Processing Center NMC 112 C-AxisManufactured at Homag Machinery, Bangalore, it is the ideal machine for furniture, kitchen, shop fitting and doors. Highlights of this machine:

• 8-fold tool changing system, including tool pickup station

• 2- field and 4- field operation• Second row of stops and 20

vacuum cups• Standard are the basis for 4- field

processing• Controlled dust extraction

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• Moveable channel realizes a very efficient

• 2 CNC-controlled Z axes• Weight distribution of the mass

(processing aggregates) to the two Z axes, resulting in better stability and higher processing quality

• Powerful 12 HP (9kW) HSK routing spindle C-Axis 3600

• Routing capacity of up to 1600 mm in Y direction possible

• 21 vertical drilling and 8 horizontal drilling spindles and 1 grooving saw of 125 mm diameter

• K- table and patented automatic spindle clamping system

• Patented system for exact drilling depth at any time with different materials

Homag Group, Germany, the largest machinery manufacturers in the world for panel-based furniture, have set up a new manufacturing subsidiary called Homag Machinery Bangalore Pvt. Ltd. in Peenya, Bangalore, for assembly and manufacturing the Practive range of machines.

Altendorfs for special applicationsThe general perception in India of sliding table panel saws is that these machines are used only for cutting wood-based panels like MDF, particle board and plywood.In fact the applications of a sliding table panel saw go far beyond this. Over the last year Altendorf in India has made efforts to educate customers and has achieved success in selling machines for special applications. Two specific examples of meeting these challenges are:

Large quantities of small pieces:The Altendorf F45 Elmo involves the cutting, in quantity, of different sized small shaped pieces – triangles, squares or rectangles – for school equipment. The challenge is to quickly change settings and optimize the use of material.The panel saw for this purpose has motorized fences, is programmable and accepts optimizing software solutions. In use the cutting sequence is recalled and the machine effectively sets itself. This increases productivity, is extremely accurate and saves valuable material.

Block cutting:The requirement was for cutting thick and long plastic blocks of up

to 4.8 meters in length and 100mm in thickness. The challenge was to specify and supply a machine that

could take a load of over 600 kg and cut straight over a length of 5 metres, while cooling the saw blade to prevent melting.This Altendorf F45, with a 5-metre table and increased HP has been supplied and successfully commissioned.Specialists in sizing (panels, solid wood, wood polymer composite boards, plastics, transformer and insulation boards), Altendorf can meet special cutting applications in different materials.www.altendorf.in

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Jade 340: Reliable edges, every time

18 metres per minute. The machine is capable of edging PVC tapes of 0.4mm to 3mm, and solid wood up to 12mm thickness, for panel thickness between 10mm and 60mm.The machine can be equipped with the following operating units.Pre-milling unit:

This has two counter-rotating motors on which cutter heads are mounted. It moves on linear guides and runs at 12,000 rpm; quick and precise adjustments can be made with the numerical indicators. The unit is mounted at the front end of the machine prior to the gluing unit.The unit is used to make straight the face of the panel where the glue and edge band are being applied. The result is a perfectly finished panel with a very thin glue line. The unit has as standard an auto-set device for optimum positioning and ensures even wear out of the cutter block.Gluing unit:

The gluing unit has a fully Teflon-coated 2-kg capacity glue pot which can be easily and quickly cleaned. The glue spreading roller comes with a copier device for optimum glue application. Automatic feeding of wooden strips of 12 mm thickness is possible.

Edgebanding is like your signature on the piece of furniture or bench top you produce; it quickly identifies the quality of the product. It is also a difficult process that involves getting a number of factors right involving heat and adhesive.At Biesse a lot of research and development is carried out in the machine building process. The Jade 340 is Biesse’s best-selling edgebander with More than 300 installations worldwide. It is a work horse with heavy duty construction to take on a heavy work load without compromising on the finish and repeatability of the finished product. This helps customers deliver a finished product which stands up to the rigors of mass production and provides designers with creative possibilities.Unit configuration:

The Jade 340 operates at 12 metres per minute (standard) and it is possible to equip the machine with a multi-speed kit, where the machine can operate at a maximum speed of

The Evolution in Press Technology

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– High-speed (2,000 mm/s and faster)

– Press width up to 12 ft (4 m)

– Variable Width Adjustment up to 700 mm

– Low maintenance and easy accessibility www.dieffenbacher.com

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– Perfect board tolerances (down to +/- 0.05 mm)

– Wide density range (350 – 1,000 kg/m³)

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The highlight of this unit is double heating system to precisely control the temperature in the glue roller and in the glue pot independently. There is also an automatic system to lower the glue temperature when the machine is temporarily idle.Recirculation of the glue in the pot to eliminate the risk of glue burning enhances the life of the glue. There are three edge pressing rollers, each pneumatically actuated – no springs! So there is no problem of weakening over time and the force is easily adjustable.End trimming unit:

This unit has two cutters of independent high-frequency motors. They slide on two separate guides. The group can be tilted automatically from the control panel. Flex system to machine easily and without manual set-ups also post-formed panels.Top & bottom trimming unit:

This carries out top and bottom trimming or fine finishing of the glued edge, complete with front and vertical rotating self-cleaning disk copiers. The unit can be tilted using the Unipoint system and is complete with numerical indicators to facilitate adjustments. It is made from a single, monolithic, high-rigidity structure, ensuring precise machining. The top

unit is self-adjusting according to panel height. Corner rounding unit:

This carries out the corner rounding of panels with straight profile and with soft/post formed profile. The unit carries out trimming on edges up to 3mm. It has a fast system to automatically change to four positions. With the oscillating copier the adjustments of the material removal in the front and in the back of the panel are independent.Edge scraping unit:

This is the finishing unit for thick PVC/ABS edge material (e.g. 2 mm). It has vertical and horizontal self-cleaning rotating front and vertical disk copiers. It has a solid steel

structure for precise, safe machining. Fast and easy adjustments are enabled by mechanical numerical indicators.Buffing unit:

The glue scraping unit auto-aligns with the panel surface and auto-adjusts with the thickness to remove excess glue at the junction of the panel and the edge. It is equipped with turning discs copying device and flat blade knives.The buffing unit carries out the cleaning and polishing of the applied edge using cloth disc brushes. The unit is tiltable and self-adjusting to the panel height.Anti-adhesive unit:

This unit applies an anti-adhesive liquid on the top and bottom surface of the panel for easier cleaning of the work piece being processed. It can be positioned on the machine before the pre-milling unit and also before the buffing unit. The anti-adhesive liquid is applied with precision by means of injectors.www.biessemanufacturing.com

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Discovering B.C.’s bounty

British Columbia is Canada’s, and the world’s largest exporter of forest products and a global leader in sustainable forest management. Similar to the many states in India, Canada has 10 states or “provinces”, each with its own government. British Columbia (B.C.) is Canada’s westernmost province and has vast forests with a wide variety of tree species. B.C. is the world’s largest supplier of softwood lumber, shipping to markets around the world: Asia-Pacific, West Asia, Europe, and across North America. B.C. is unique among the world’s leading forest producers because 94% of its land base is publicly owned, and forest activities on public land must follow strict forest management laws. Forests are backed by independent third-party forest certification systems, providing a high degree of oversight and confidence in our sustainable forest management practices.B.C.’s productive forests are a rich and diverse source of wood fibre. Due to the unique west coast rain forest in the province, B.C. has species native only to this western-most region of Canada. These versatile, high-quality woods are available in construction, millwork and appearance grades suitable for all end-use applications: Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar and Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF).

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Douglas Fir

Douglas fir is characterized by strength, stiffness and durability. It seasons well and rapidly, dries evenly and remains straight and true, with negligible checking or distortion. The species is used worldwide for heavy construction and has been the number one choice for use in doors, windows and flooring in North America. The wood is stable in use and has good decay resistance in its natural state.

Western Red Cedar

Beauty and durability, the hallmarks of Western red cedar, have made it one of the world’s most widely specified woods for many aspects of residential design. Its slow growth and natural oily extractives produce the wood’s fine grain, decay resistance and its trademark rich coloring.Light in weight, and with a soft texture, Western Red Cedar seasons easily and quickly with a low shrinkage factor. It has far superior insulation value than most other woods, cement, steel or brick. It keeps cold or heat out (siding, roofing) and prevents overheating (decking, saunas).

Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF)

Lodgepole pine, interior spruce and sub-alpine fir are grouped together as a single species due to their similar properties. SPF has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is well known for good working properties. The wood dries rapidly with small dimensional movement and little tendency to check.

The writer is a wood products and technology expert with the Forestry Innovation Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.

Western Hemlock

Hemlock is a type of wood that is ideally suited to most product applications in India, such as furniture, windows and doors. It offers good strength, appearance and finishing qualities.Hemlock is valued for its good working properties and can be machined easily. Stiff and with straight grain, it planes smoothly without splitting to take a fine finish with a light-reflecting sheen.It is the preferred species for wood treatment where high strength and density are important. When kiln-dried, this wood is stable and has excellent wearing qualities.

Western Hemlock is receptive to various paints and stain finishes since it is non-resinous.

Lodgepole pine is the single most plentiful tree species in B.C., making up to 23.3% of the provincial growing stock.

The bending strength of Douglas Fir is well higher than that of teak.

Called the perfect “green” outdoor wood, Western Red Cedar requires no chemical treatment.

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Import duties on wood products again?

Dieffenbacher goesto Mexico

As the Indian government attempts to reduce its trade deficit, it is considering raising import duties on some major imported items, including on wood and wood products. Import duties on wood products were removed some time ago, when now Prime Minister, Mr. Manmohan Singh, was Union finance minister. The industry and forestry sector feel that a re-imposition of import duties on wood products would have a negative effect on the economy. Despite the gloomy first half of fiscal 2013-14, data analysts are optimistic that the export performance will have picked up in the second quarter. All eyes will be on the second quarter trade numbers when they are released.India’s trade deficit in the April-June period was a hefty US$50 billion, compared with US$42.2 billion in the corresponding period last year. The numbers show that while exports declined, imports rose.The timber industry has been quick to point out that wood products are a basic raw material required for

Duraplay de Parral commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a new MDF-plant with a capacity of 200,000 cubic metres per year and an order volume of over US$80 million. The new plant

will be installed in Chihuahua, Mexico, and start-up is scheduled for the summer of 2015. Duraplay, with more than 50 years of experience in the market of

wood panels, currently produces particleboard, soft and hardwood plywood and panels with decorative surfaces such as TF melamine, paper and veneer. With the new MDF plant, Duraplay will supplement its product line to consolidate its position as manufacturer with the broadest wood panel line in Mexico.Mr. Emilio Ayub, CEO of Duraplay, said: “This investment indicates our confidence in the future growth

house building and for domestic manufacturing industries. It feels that re-imposition of import duties on wood products would be unfortunate as the benefits of duty-free wood product imports for the economy and forest security would be lost. The effects of higher landed costs of imported logs and wood products are now being felt in the domestic trade and on sale prices for domestic timber. Strong demand and the rising costs of resins and logs due to exchange rate fluctuations have resulted in plywood manufacturers raising prices once more.Overseas resources

Ensuring adequate and uninterrupted supplies of raw materials at reasonable cost has become the key focus for all wood-based industries in India. As the number of enterprises increases, and as others increase capacity, the problem of raw material supply increases.Companies are realizing that the best solution is to have their own plantations. Several Indian companies have sought to invest in Malaysia,

Myanmar and Vietnam and have plantations and manufacturing capacity in those countries. Taking up the challenge is India’s JK Paper Mills which is discussing large-scale plantation development with the government of Myanmar.The company is also considering establishing a paper mill with a 70,000 tonne annual capacity. The total investment is said to be worth around US$30 million. At home JK Paper Mills has extended its activities and in August its new plant at Raygada (Odisha) will start production of pulp and paper.Social and farm forestry initiatives by Imperial Tobacco Company (ITC) have added more than 17,000 hectares of plantations during 2012-13 and this brought the cumulative area of plantations to around 1,42,000 hectares. Planting activities have increased the ‘green cover’, improved raw-material supplies and have generated over 64 million man-days of employment for rural households, including poor farmers. – ITTO/TTM Report

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of our industry. Now we are able to satisfy all their MDF needs locally and reliably with the high quality service expected of us.”The Dieffenbacher Group is one of leading suppliers for complete wood-based panel plants in the world. It will supply the latest technology with the

first continuous press line in Mexico for MDF.Mr. Volker Kitzelmann, Managing Director of Dieffenbacher, commented: “We are proud to be awarded for this order from Duraplay de Parral. We expect a great opportunity for MDF in Mexico and we see very

positive growth prospects for the Mexican MDF market. This new MDF line is a big responsibility for us, but also evidence of the confidence in our products, technology and knowhow.”

‘Stability’ eludes domestic Italian marketOnce again, “stability” is the most suitable definition for the trend of made-in-Italy technology in the woodworking and wood-based materials industry. Just like the first three months of this year, the second quarter was characterized by substantial stability on the domestic and international markets.But in the April-June period, Acimall underlines an essential difference: while stability in orders from abroad was a further positive step towards the consolidation of Italy’s strong export propensity, the same “stability” on the Italian market once again meant that Italian companies using woodworking technology showed no signs of liveliness, suggesting no recovery, however moderate, in the short term.The traditional survey by the studies office of the Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association, based on a statistic sample of manufacturers of all types and sizes, reveals decreasing orders down by 1.1%, compared to the same period of 2012. Demand from abroad decreased by 0.9%, while the decline on the domestic market was 1.4&.

According to the quality survey, 35% of the interviewed companies indicated a positive production trend, 42% stable and 23% decreasing. Employment was considered stationary by 81% of the sample, and falling by the remaining 19%.The forecast survey outlines possible short-term industry trends: moderate optimism for export, but nobody expects a rally of sales in Italy. Foreign orders will record growth according to 27% of the sample, while they are expected to stay at the same level

according to 54%.The April-June 2013 period is the 11th consecutive quarter with negative expectations, the 7th with a negative balance exceeding 20 points. Recovery is inevitably associated to government measures to revive domestic demand: everyone is waiting to see the impact of recent measures offer tax allowances for building renovation and a “furniture bonus”, for which a further extension at least to June 2014 has already been urged by many manufacturers.

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AHEC’s European Convention to be held in BudapestThe American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, has announced that it will hold its next European Convention in the historic Hungarian city of Budapest, on October 24 and 25, 2013, at the Intercontinental Hotel.The landmark event will provide an opportunity to discuss and share ideas, debate current issues and highlight opportunities for growth. It is also a chance to hear about AHEC’s ‘Forward Thinking’ strategy and learn how creative marketing and promotion can strengthen the trade of US hardwoods in Europe.

Following a very successful meeting in Warsaw in October 2011, AHEC wanted to stay in Central Europe but take the event to a new country and city. As an exciting cultural centre, Budapest should provide easy access for European importers to attend.This year’s programme will focus on new market opportunities such as heat treatment and engineered timber and how, with an effective environmental strategy, American hardwoods can meet future market demands for legality and sustainability. The proposed theme for the event will center on the environmental credentials of US hardwoods, and how marketing and promotion opportunities can help

strengthen their trade in Europe.The convention is focused on new business potential as AHEC believes that despite the current tough trading conditions, the long-term prospects should see significant growth for US hardwoods in both existing and emerging European markets. The convention is free to attend for US hardwood exporters and European traders, distributors and manufacturers who import US hardwoods. Delegates will need to register online at www.americanhardwood.org.Speakers for the event will discuss AHEC promotion at work; new technologies for enhanced performance; heat treatment of

American hardwoods; engineered hardwood for structural applications; using environmental profiling to market sustainability; and implementation and impact of EUTR on Europe’s hardwood markets.In addition to the formal presentations, delegates will also be afforded plenty of time for networking and informal discussion at social events around the convention. AHEC runs a worldwide programme to promote American hardwoods in over 50 export markets, concentrating on providing architects, specifiers, designers and end-users with technical information on the range of species, products and sources of supply.

A file photo of AHEC’s European Convention held in 2010

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Weinig rolls out 35,000th moulderWeinig recently celebrated the rolling out of the 35,000th moulder off the ‘Montage1’ assembly line. It was the legendary Powermatt-1200.When Weinig pioneered line assembly of machines for solid wood processing in 1970, it drew much attention. Series production was not yet the norm and placed high demands on organization and construction. With 26 workstations on the first assembly line, the ambitious company was also making a declaration of intent.

The most important development came in 2007 with the shortening of throughput times achieved by reducing the number of workstations. Simultaneously, material supply trolleys were linked in accordance with the Kanban principle. The average throughput time for a Weinig moulder is currently 10 working days.It not only enabled modern production technology to supply growing markets with large volumes, it also guaranteed consistently

high standards. Over 43 years, the ‘Montage 1’ assembly line has paved the way for the production of the globally renowned Unimat, Hydromat and Powermat molder lines.The line currently produces the premium Powermat-600, Powermatt-1200 and Powermatt-2400 models, which also account for the majority of sales revenue from Weinig’s core business of planing and profiling machines. If one were to arrange all the machines

produced on the ‘Montage1’ assembly line in a row, they would stretch over 175 km!According to Mr. Wolfgang Poschl, CEO of Weinig, the milestone machine is equipped with the patented PowerLock tool system, and features state-of-the-art control technology and can be integrated seamlessly into high-performance industrial production lines.

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Dr. Hettich earns pat for entrepreneurshipDr. Andreas Hettich was recently named as East Westphalia-Lippe’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. This two-yearly award is made by the Die Familienunternehmer-ASU association and the Bielefeld Banking Association to managing directors of family firms

that are characterized by visionary corporate management, along with innovative personnel management and product development. The winners are also exemplary in terms of voluntary work and social commitment.


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Greenply launches ‘experience’ store

Greenply Industries Ltd. launched its New Mika Showcase in Bangalore recently, an innovative effort by the company to reach its customers. The move offers its customers an experience zone which houses the entire range of new New Mika laminates and Woodtrends veneers range.Ms. Bindi Saolapurkar, chairperson of the Bangalore chapter of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), opened the exclusive store.Greenply will allow its customers to take a first-hand experience of the interiors of their dream home. With the New Mika Showcase, the company plans to reach out to the consumers in a better manner and make interiors shopping a fun task for the end consumers, rather than an outsourced

task performed only by middlemen.Mr. H.P. Rajaprasad, zonal head of Greenply said, “Bangalore has always been a key focus area for us, considering the huge market and the fact that people want to be more involved in the making of their interiors. This initiative is to come a step closer to them.“The New Mika Showcase gives the consumer the opportunity to experience the entire range under both New Mika as well as Woodtrends. They can feel, touch, see and compare various designs and patterns and then decide on the most apt one for their home. The entire idea is to make shopping for this category interesting by getting it under a roof which will be an experience and not a job to be completed,” he added.

The New Mika Showcase is the first-of-its kind store in Bangalore, which will house the latest designs of Woodtrends veneers and New Mika laminates. Spread across 855 square feet, it is located at Number 205, 7th Cross, 6th Block, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bangalore-560085. New Mika is available in thicknesses of 1mm and 1.5mm. Woodtrends are decorative veneers which are natural wood product sourced from exotic locations of the world.Mr. Rajaprasad added: “Greenply has always believed in creating an experience for the customers and this we have successfully and simultaneously been doing through our Green Design Studios, which are located in 14 locations in India.”

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China: Too many furniture stores?Last year 12 mega home furnishing stores in China closed, and during the past six months a further eight large stores have closed. The trimming down of furniture retail outlets is put down to the “cooling off” in the property market boom in China, which began in 2010.The China Furniture Association has calculated that the ideal floor space in the retail sector should be around 20 million square metres, but the total floor area of the main domestic home furnishing stores exceeds 40 million square metres, twice the area now needed to service demand.The association has calculated that

for every 10,000 square metre of furniture store floor area, annual sales are in the region of yuan 100 million. Thus, to service domestic furniture demand for yuan 20 billion (2012 figure) the ideal floor space in the retail sector should be around 20 million square metres. If the furniture retail sector does not change, then 50% of the retail floor area is likely to be unprofitable.Obstacles for WPC

Wood plastics composite (WPC) products are now used more often in China in construction, interior decoration, outdoor furniture, the automotive and transportation

sectors, logistics and packaging. However, the biggest problem for further development of the market for WPCs is inadequate standards and highly variable product quality, which have undermined consumer confidence.According to the latest data released by National Bureau of Statistics, in the first half of 2013, revenue for furniture manufacturers grew 13% year on year. Profits in the bamboo and rattan furniture manufacturing industry exceeded 100%, plastic furniture manufacturing 74% and WPC 2%. – ITTO/TTM Report


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Sizing up India:NID kick-starts national survey preparations

The National Sizing Standards of India (NSSI), an initiative of the National Institute of Design (NID), Amedabad, recently concluded a two-day national seminar to deliberate on formulating national standards for Indian body sizes and shapes/types, to find an optimal “fit” between people, objects and their environments in the Indian context.The NSSI project, based on NID’s Paldi campus in Ahmedabad, aims to set up a database based on scientifically obtained, experimentally validated, comprehensively documented and easily accessed anthropometric data for the Indian population.According to Ms. Krishna Amin-Patel, a senior NID faculty and coordinator for the NSSI initiative, there were 20 presentations from stakeholders as varied as the Defence Research and Development Organization, leather shoe manufacturers, automobile industry (tractors), representatives of architects’ and interior designers’ organizations, experts from the medical (imaging) sector, along with academics.On behalf of the woodworking and furniture manufacturers, representatives from Godrej Interio made a presentation, apart from tool manufacturers from the small-scale industries segment. There were more than 100 attendees and over 200 students participated in the presentations and subsequent discussions. The motto seemed to be

anthropometric dimensions for ergonomic design practice, which is the only available dataset as reference for Indian anthropometric data. There have been several initiatives by various institutions in India to develop anthropometric data sets for specific populations using currently available digital human modeling technology. But a comprehensive, national effort involving various key stakeholders is still missing.Such data sets are needed for industrial workstation layouts, furniture and hand tool design, automobile design, apparel sizing, protective equipment design, safety assessment, and cockpit design, to name just a few applications.The adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, methods and tools for digital modeling of human dimensions is expected to open up tremendous opportunities to build such a database and apply it in wider domains to bring safety, efficiency and comfort in human-made environments.

‘safety, efficiency and productivity’.Three action groups have been formed by NID to vet the records of the seminar, to arrive at working options to take the NSSI project forward, Ms. Krishna added.The seminar was a preliminary exercise to arrive at a protocol for collection, processing and validation of data in a proposed nationwide NSSI survey. The latter will help compile a database, based on which it can be processed by governments, various industries and academia for research and design applications.According to the NSSI, India has a population of 1.21 billion (2011), which is projected to rise to 1.45 billion by the year 2028, making it the most populous nation on the planet. Existing Indian anthropometric datasets available for ergonomic design practice are limited by sample size of the population, measurement methods and financial conditions linked to use of data.The NID was instrumental in development of Indian

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16th Domotex-Asia in March next yearThe 16th annual Domotex-Asia/ Chinafloor exhibition is slated to take place between 25 and 27 March, 2014. The show now has 1,40,000 square metres of exhibit space at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC).About 1,200 exhibitors are expected to present all types of flooring products.The trade show opens new flooring perspectives to the floor covering industry. While the rest of the world’s economies may be uncertain, Asian flooring markets are booming with opportunities. China alone reported flooring sales of 377 million square metres in 2012.

Showcase events throughout the exhibition ground will draw attention to specific flooring products and categories. Examples are an event area dedicated to hand-made carpets producers and wooden laminates. A special “Hub for Architects and

Designers” will be a compact area situated right in the middle of the exhibition. This “hub” is expected to draw the attention of the architects and designer community and spark their passion for flooring.www.domotexasiachinafloor.com/en

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With the 8th edition of INDIAWOOD drawing closer (21-25 February, 2014), the mattress industry and furniture upholstery segment are watching the build-up closely. Since INDIAWOOD-2014 will also showcase the latest in mattress and upholstery manufacturing, those seeking more information can contact the show organizers, PDA Trade Fairs, Bangalore.By way of introduction, WoodNews initiated a series of exploratory articles in its July-August issue, where we featured two prominent inner-spring mattress manufacturers in India. In this issue, our industry-veteran guest writer dwells on the process of mattress manufacturing, as well as the machinery involved in this ever-expanding business. And this comes from the horse’s mouth: “increasingly, many (upholstery manufacturers) are expressing an interest in diversifying into the mattress industry”!Already major woodworking machinery manufacturers from Germany, Italy, China, Turkey and Taiwan have booked space for India’s largest woodworking trade show. Important timber trade missions from the United States, Canada, France and Malaysia will also be at hand for information, guidance and business.

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By Danny (Dinesh Kumar)The international market for popular mattress styles, such as inner-spring and foam core beds, is experiencing a resurging growth. Though North America consumes the greatest percentage of the US$3+ billion international mattress market, emerging economies, such as India, are prime opportunities for mattress producers.The growth of personal wealth in such locations is creating a strong demand for more personal comfort products like mattresses. Though retail values of mattresses are much higher, a recent international mattress industry report estimated the international trade value to be approximately US$3.2 billion with export-to-consumption rate only being 14%.India has been among the top growth countries for the past decade and as personal incomes continue to rise, this market is expected to expand well beyond the current US$708 million. These expectations are reflected in the predicted mattress growth rate in India to expand to 6% annual growth by 2014. That is nearly double the global growth rate.The imports and exports are nearly equal at only 1%, so nearly all the current mattress market in India is relatively local. That is good for India-based mattress entrepreneurs because they have opportunities both locally and abroad since there are great export opportunities, and new mattress compression packaging machines make this easier than in the past.Another appealing point: mattress producers also typically enjoy higher profit margins compared to other furniture products. Material costs are reasonable, the assembly process

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is relatively simple and available machinery makes mass production very easy.Range of machinesMattress manufacturers can be as vertically integrated as they like, depending on how much of the supply chain they wish to control, and machinery is available to assist every aspect of production. Like most industries, manufacturers with great volumes tend to be more vertically integrated, absorbing more infrastructure costs in exchange for greater long-term profit margins and better control of cost of goods.Smaller mattress producers typically buy core materials from suppliers and assemble the products with industrial sewing equipment, fastening tools and packaging machines.Some mattress manufacturers are little more than foam producers, making beds as an avenue to sell their foam product. They formulate the foam, pour the foam, wrap it in fabric ticking and ship it to the mattress stores.For the purposes of this article we’ll cover the most common mattress production equipment for inner-spring style beds. There are four major areas of mattress production:Mattress coreThe most common mattress support system is inner-springs. This is one of those areas that a manufacturer can choose to produce himself or purchase from a spring supplier. Spring coilers take drawn steel wire and shape them into bedding coils.This can be conventional exposed Bonnell springs or pocketed coils encased in a non-woven fabric covering. Spring assemblers and transfer machines can connect the coils to form a single core unit to build the mattress around.

QuiltingThough the spring units are crucial for body support, most mattresses also include a layer of foam for comfort, fiber or a combination of similar materials between the springs and a person’s body. This is best achieved by quilting these roll-fed comfort layer materials and fabric ticking to form the top of the mattress.These quilt machines are highly specialized to handle high-speed production of thick, dense materials which are more difficult to sew compared to other quilting operations like bedspreads or apparel. Usually a panel cutter machine also accompanies the quilt machine to trim the quilted product to mattress sized units.All the materials are simultaneously fed from large stock rolls into the quilt machine, where they are sewn together and exit to a connected panel, cutter to be trimmed to desired sizes. Mattress borders, the sides of the mattress, are commonly thinner quilted materials and cut into narrow strips of material with a border slitter behind another quilt machine.Sewing machinesDepending on consumer style demands, mattress construction can be very simple or much more complex, and there are many specialized sewing machines to satisfy each desired feature. A typical, low-cost basic bed will consist of a quilted top and bottom and a quilted border surrounding the mattress core.Mattress product value may increase with the addition of attached handles, decorative ribbons, sewn mattress labels and pillow-top gussets. But nearly every mattress sewing department consists of the following minimum equipment:• Serger or flanger• Quilt repair and label machine• Border closer• Binder machine• Tape edging machine

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Following the quilting/panel cutting operation, each panel still needs to be “serged” to enclose the raw cut edges. The over-edge sewing machine seals in all the quilted fill materials and makes it more secure and easier to handle through the following processes.Depending on the manufacturer’s preferred construction methods, a thin binding fabric (called “tape”) and non-woven flange material may also be added if the machine is equipped to do so. Again, these extra materials can result in a better finished product and ease downstream production steps.A long-arm quilt repair and label machine can be used to fix any flaws in the quilt stitching. A fabric manufacturer’s product label can also be sewn on the mattress panel with this machine.Remember, the border material is also a quilted product, so ideally, it should also be serged on a border serge machine, but some choose not to, since those edges will have less material at risk. Nevertheless, border sections must be cut to size from the roll of material they currently consist of.This can be done manually by measuring out a length and hand-cutting with scissors or a rotary knife. This can be done more efficiently and quicker with an automated border measure and cut machine.Once the quilted border is sized, each end is sewn together on a border closing machine, forming a large loop of border material. One edge of this border loop is attached to the edge of one mattress panel with a binder. This binding machine sews these two mattress parts together and seals the edges with binding tape.Now that the mattress covering has been formed with a top mattress panel and a connected border, it can be pulled over the spring core unit. The entire covered unit is flipped over and the second side quilt panel is bound to the open side of the border on a tape edge machine. Like the previously used binder, the tape edge machine also sews it all shut with binding tape.Packaging methodsOnce the mattress is sewn closed it can move to the packaging department. Mattresses can be manually “hand-bagged” in a plastic film bag, compressed and roll-packed in film with a roll-pack machine, or simply encased in plastic film and heat sealed closed flat on a conventional wrapping machine.The final method is the fastest way for high volume producers, while the roll pack machine can compress the unit into a smaller space for convenient shipping and storage.For greater efficiency and higher production volume, it is advisable to invest in some of the many automated systems available for each process. Nearly all are computer controlled for high-speed accuracy and improved quality. Like most manufactured products, it is

generally most profitable to make the highest volume of the highest quality product with the least effort.That’s what the specialized automated equipment can do best. As previously described additional mattress construction features can greatly increase the retail value of the product and specialized machines can produce it at a low cost.

Attractive optionThe global upholstered furniture industry has been a difficult market in recent years. With an average import rate of nearly 30%, domestic manufacturers are finding profit margins shrinking as they compete with a growing imported product base.This is why many are expressing an interest in diversifying into the mattress industry. Mattresses, on the other hand, have historically high profit margins and low import rates. Mattress manufacturing is also appealing to furniture producers since they may already share some of the same retail outlets with their current products.GSG machineryGlobal System Group (GSG) is one of the world’s leading machinery suppliers to the mattress industry with substantial international market share. Spuhl & Global Systems Group (A Leggett & Platt Company), provide spring production equipment and every sewn process machine required for mattress production. They also are market leaders for packaging, material handling and manufacturing technology to make bedding production as efficient and profitable as possible.Leggett & Platt is more than 125 years old, and Global Systems Group consists of a collection of international machinery producers dating back to 1908. They combine industry experience and leading edge technology to develop the most advanced mattress production equipment in the world. Details can be had from www.gsgcompanies.com

The writer is Regional Manager, Global System Group, UAE

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Boosting efficiency to increase raw log yields

Canted pine lengths exiting the WM3500. The lengths are re-sawn into the blocks and frames used in block board manufacturing. Wood-Mizer’s single vertical saw in background is part of the secondary line-up used to achieve this.

Composite board manufacturer and sawn timber retailer, Sylvan Plyboard (India), commissions a range of Wood-Mizer-manufactured units at its Baidyabati-based board manufacturing plant in West Bengal to lower costs and increase yields, writes Etienne

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Sylvan Plyboard, formerly known as Singh Brothers Exim Pvt. Ltd., has a long and distinguished track record in the Indian timber processing sector. The company commenced trading in 1951 with a range of name changes and capacity improvements, eventually culminating in the

formation of Sylvan Plyboard (India) Pvt. Ltd. in 2013. Sylvan Plyboard’s diversified product range now matches its expansive footprint in India and the globe. The company’s range of composite and sawn timber products that are manufactured in compliance with Indian, ISO and OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) standards now exits the plant on a daily basis on its way to diverse end-users and applications.Brands such as IS303 Bwr, IS 303 Mr, Ealastro, Marine Oceanic, Shuttering, Blockboard, Flushdoor and Z-Class have now become commonplace trademarks in the markets. The ready uptake of Sylvan’s products

underscores the utility of the product and the expertise that has engineered their growth.Its adherence to strict manufacturing and quality standards has also reinforced the market’s estimation of the Sylvan Ply brand: excellence, consistency and quality being some of the key elements that are readily associated with Sylvan’s product line-up.Manufacturing acumen

Mr. D.P Singh, Sylvan Ply’s Factory Manager at the Baidyabati plant, confirms that the plant’s daily raw timber input measures close to 700 cubic metres, where some 1,500 employees provide the output that eventually exits its gates on a daily basis.Logs from East Asia, Africa, South America, the US and New Zealand – in such diverse species as Pine, SelanganBatu, Meranti and Gurjanto – deliver the feedstock that provides the basis for composite and solid timber output from the plant.The processes that deliver Sylvan’s range can be divided into two basic facets. Sizing and canting is the cornerstone of the entire operation: it delivers the feedstock for the board production processes and caters for the solid timber output that eventually finds its way from Sylvan to the solid wood manufacturing sector in India.Peeling or board composition is the heartbeat of the composite board production process, delivering the multiple ranges that were described earlier. Both the soft and hardwood timber undergo initial sizing and squaring to ready it for secondary processing.The hardwood logs that will be peeled undergo an initial water saturation phase that readies it for peeling process. Once the requisite moisture levels have been reached, the log lengths are crosscut into lengths that can fit onto the rotary peelers that are

used to peel the logs into sheets that form the basis of the composite board manufacturing process.The hard woods that are eventually sold as stock to the solid wood processing sector in India – plus the softwoods that deliver the stock that goes into block board products that Sylvan produces – are also canted and re-sawn. This is achieved through a range of primary and secondary breakdown units from various manufacturers. Performance targets

According to Sylvan’s Director, Mr. Anand Singh, canting and sizing has come under increased scrutiny

as Sylvan recognises the need to streamline this process significantly in order to reach the future performance targets that it has set for itself.Amongst the key issues that have informed this search for increased efficiency are higher labour costs, the need to increase log optimisation above its present levels, to limit timber handling during processing, improve blade performance during processing and reduce energy consumption.

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Due to the age and diverse nature of the canting and sizing machine population, streamlining this process will take time. The first part of this process involves the acquisition of the Wood-Mizer units that are deployed in the softwood canting section.Mr. Anand’s interest in the Wood-Mizer range was sparked during a visit to Ligna, where Wood-Mizer’s small log processor caught his attention. Wood-Mizer’s diversified, competitively priced and built tough professional and industrial ranges, together with the specific benefits that it provides for and how it could advance his vision for Sylvan’s log processing, motivated him to investigate.The use of thin kerf narrow bandsaw technology across most of Wood-Mizer’s range means that less waste is generated and more wood becomes available for commercial use. The efficiency of cut, plus the 1.7-mm kerf of narrow band saw blades, also provides for less rolling resistance and therefore uses less energy while the timber is processed.Labour saving features incorporated across Wood-Mizer’s entire range that requires less manual inputs

and provides for streamlined and amalgamated log-to-end-product processing capacity means less labour and eventually a reduced labour bill.The fact that Wood-Mizer is also the only sawmill manufacturer that produces its own range of blades, together with setting and sharpening capacity to maintain and extend blade

life spans, provide further utility value.Dedicated after-sales service and global network of spare parts also sweetens the proposition. Wood-Mizer’s country offices in India assist with the initial installation of their units and offers service to keeps them running.The two Wood-Mizer units running at Sylvan are a WM3500 thin kerf primary and secondary breakdown saw, together with an LT15 saw mill. The WM3500 is a robustly constructed horizontal, thin kerf narrow bandsaw mill that is geared to work in a high volume and large diameter production environment.

Its ability to function as a head-rig for primary log breakdown and a re-saw for cutting finished boards fits perfectly into Sylvan’s requirements.The WM3500’s 1,000-mm diameter processing capacity sees Sylvan currently utilizing the unit to initially split 6-metre pine logs into 200-mm thickness with the wane included. An incline conveyor then transfers the lengths for downstream re-sawing.A bi-directional chain turner, hydraulic rollers and heavy-duty log

clamp allow for large diameter logs to be turned on the processing bed to allow for canting and re-sawing. The operator station gives the operator full control over the entire process. A built-in laser shows the cutting line, and the Setworks control allows cutting lists to be pre-programmed, with the head adjusting automatically for each pass to cut the required thickness of board.A new ‘cruise control’ allows the operator to pre-select the cutting speed for achieving high quality sawn timber, depending on the size and condition of each log and the finished board dimensions. This function then automatically sets that speed for

consistent cutting of the whole log.Another feature on the WM3500 is the optional Pantograph system that reroutes the electrical cables that connect the control panel to the sawhead and other working parts away from high debris and movement zones. The Wood-Mizer LT15, also running at Sylvan, forms part of Wood-Mizer’s professional range which includes portable and stationary mills and downstream processing units (edgers,

At the WM3500 commissioned at Sylvan Ply’s Baidyabati plant, one operator manages the in-feed, processing and

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re-saws, etc.). The LT15 is a junior mill splitting smaller diameter pine logs into board for use in the downstream block board manufacturing processes.The unit there runs on three 5,850-mm beds that are linked together that allows the head to process two logs lying head-to-head. Sylvan also runs two units from Wood-Mizer blade maintenance range at its plant in Baidyabati, a BMS500 industrial blade sharpening centre and BMS300 automatic teeth setting unit, allowing the plant to re-sharpen all its Wood-Mizer blades up to 30 times before the blade is finally discarded.Future goals

“A general slowdown that has seen the construction sector contracting, the ongoing weakness of the international economy, together with uncertainties stemming from the upcoming elections in 2014, have made it imperative that businesses in India

pay close attention to overheads in order to limit risk,” Mr. Anand Singh says.“The lack of credit, plus the fluctuating currency, has strengthened the need to lower risk further, especially for businesses that have exposure to exports. Our investment in new technology, plus our close liaison with our service providers, has helped us achieve that,” he adds.“The guarantee that new our acquisitions work flawlessly and to specification have certainly paid dividends. In the case of Wood-Mizer, we are extremely satisfied,” Mr. Anand concludes.

The Wood-Mizer LT15 mill processing smaller diameter pine at Sylvan Ply’s Baidyabati plant. The extended bed allows the head to process two logs lying head-to-head in one pass.

The BMS500 blade sharpener and BMS300 tooth setter is also deployed at Sylvan Ply.

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check normal belt running each month: in case of failure, replace it.Check the load voltage and current of the motor every month; check the continuity of all the wires weekly; clean the interior part of the electrical box monthly; tighten the terminal screws of the power supply wires in the control box every 6 months; clean and vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet every month.Periodic lubricationAccurate lubrication ensures the long life as well optimum performance of the machine. Each week lubricate with grease worms and toothed sector for height adjusting and tilting of the saw blade; right and left guides for the saw blade tilting; pivots for height adjusting of the saw blade; and elements of the scorer unit.Belt replacement

Set the saw unit down. Stop the machine, turn the main switch to OFF and lock it. Open the rear door and loosen bolt A (fig.1), lift plate B of motor to the end

of slot, then tighten bolt C. If the belts are slack, they may be replaced.Set the new belts in the proper races as we require speed. Loosen bolt A, move plate B of motor to initial position (fully down) to stretch the belts. Now manually rotate the belt 2 or 3 turns, so that it gets the right settling. Tighten bolt C and close the rear door again. Make sure that the selected rotation speed is proper for the working and for the saw blade.Replacing scoring saw spindle beltSet the saw unit down, stop the machine, turn the main switch to OFF and lock it. Open the rear door

and loosen bolts; lift the small motor and support it with a wood traverse. In this manner it is possible to replace the belt.After replacing the new belt, lower the motor; manually rotate the belt 2 or 3 complete turns, so that it can get the right settling. Close the rear cover again. The belt always remains stretched by the motor weight.Note: Never couple belts of different make, and set. Replace the pair of belts instead of only one belt if necessary for main saw spindle belts.

Belt stretching

After the first working period or after many working hours the belts get slack. It will now take moretime required to stop the saw blade. So periodically checking this part is necessary. The belt tension can be said to correct if, by applying a 3-kg force in the middle of the belt, you get an elastic flexion of approximately 2 mm.

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