The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective
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 pro...
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| author | Ratnasingam, J. Reid, H. F. Perkins, M. C. |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | upm-1118752025-03-03T03:24:53Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111875/ The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective Ratnasingam, J. Reid, H. F. Perkins, M. C. 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. Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2002 Article PeerReviewed Ratnasingam, J. and Reid, H. F. and Perkins, M. C. (2002) The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective. Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff, 60 (3). pp. 191-196. ISSN 0018-3768; eISSN: 1436-736X https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00107-002-0285-1?error=cookies_not_supported&code=36414453-9993-40f1-beaa-3538ad46c956 10.1007/s00107-002-0285-1 |
| spellingShingle | Ratnasingam, J. Reid, H. F. Perkins, M. C. The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title | The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title_full | The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title_fullStr | The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title_short | The abrasive sanding of Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
| title_sort | abrasive sanding of rubberwood (hevea brasiliensis): an industrial perspective |
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