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Manufacturing, processing and tools


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Composting of wood waste from the furniture industry. Waste to profit: The fertile demonstration project

Publisher: Fira International Ltd
Publication date: 2003
Format: PDF Document


This report outlines the technical feasibility and financial viability of the controlled composting of waste wood dust from the furniture sector. Supported by the DTI's BIOWISE programme this work raised awareness of one of the sector's most problematic waste streams and has lead to a multitude of initiatives to cut cost to the industry.


Progress in processing

Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2000
Format: HTML Document


Computer numerical control has been the most important influence on woodworking machinery in the last two decades. Also looks at other developments in sawmilling and in the cabinet industries.


UK Softwood Drying: A best practice guide

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2000
Format: HTML Document


Presents recent advances in softwood timber drying that can be applied to the UK timber industry. Many of the advances could bring improvement in the time and cost of drying softwoods at conventional and at 'accelerated conventional' temperatures - the recommended 'Next Step' for softwood drying in the UK.


Window manufacture - Innovation turns full circle

Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2001
Format: HTML Document


Making a complete window involves about 10 operations. The development of stacked tooling was a breakthrough in production techniques. Now a range of window centres has been developed, with the largest capable of producing up to 150 windows per shift.


Wood residues: Waste or resource?

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1999
Format: HTML Document


Conversion factors for round logs show that the ratio of product output to residue is at best 50/50 and at worst around 30/70. Produced as a result of a survey amongst timber processors through to demolition and reclamation companies, the report identifies types of residues and their use or disposal. With landfill tax for wood residue, the financial incentive to recycle residues is strong. Barriers to recycling are addressed and ways ahead proposed.


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