The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective

Hevea brasiliensis) as a raw material for high-volume furniture production, information on its sanding properties is relatively sparse. This study was carried out to provide some fundamental understanding of the sanding properties of the material, from an industrial perspective. The results suggest...

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Published inEuropean journal of wood and wood products Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 191 - 196
Main Authors RATNASINGAM, J, REID, H. F, PERKINS, M. C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin Springer 01.06.2002
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Abrasive belts
Aluminum
Aluminum oxide
Applied sciences
Belt sanding
Exact sciences and technology
Hevea brasiliensis
Mechanical woodworking and drying
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Rubberwood
Sanding
Schedules
Silicones
Wood
Wood. Paper. Non wovens
Energy consumption
Hevea brasiliensis
Abrasive belt
Dicotyledones
Sanding
Angiospermae
Machining
Euphorbiaceae
Spermatophyta
Hardwood
Experimental study
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Summary:Hevea brasiliensis) as a raw material for high-volume furniture production, information on its sanding properties is relatively sparse. This study was carried out to provide some fundamental understanding of the sanding properties of the material, from an industrial perspective. The results suggest that the sanding process is suitable for low to moderate stock removal, for it ensures optimal process economics. Further, silicone carbide abrasive belts perform better than aluminum oxide abrasive belts for the sanding of Rubberwood. A simple method was used to estimate the economic belt life, which will help derive effective belt change schedules in order to enhance the productivity of the process.
ISSN:0018-3768
1436-736X
DOI:10.1007/S00107-002-0285-1