Wood-Based Panel Products I

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: discuss how to select raw materials for production of these products and the processes involved in their production; and elucidate the methods used in testing and grading the products to various end-users.

Classification and properties of wood for veneer. Preparation of wood for veneer. Veneer cutting methods. Drying and storage. Uses of veneer. Preparation of veneer for plywood. Plywood production: sorting, glue addition, pressing, acclimatization and dimensioning. Different equipment used in each stage of production. Methods of testing of plywood. Grading and plywood storage