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European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
Published in: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 1/2011

01-02-2011 | Originals Originalarbeiten

Dust-generation characteristics of hardwoods during sanding processes

Authors: J. Ratnasingam, F. Scholz, V. Natthondan, M. Graham

Published in: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

A study of the factors that influence dust-generation during the sanding process of Malaysian hardwoods was undertaken. It was found that the amount of wood removed during the sanding process predetermined dust-generation, although the wood density and abrasive grit used also played a role. Consequently, low density wood species produced higher dust-concentration due to its relative ease of sanding, and vice-versa. The results of the study suggest that minimizing dust-generation during the hardwood sanding process could be achieved by ensuring minimal amount of wood removal as well as the use of the coarsest possible abrasive grit in the process.
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Metadata
Title
Dust-generation characteristics of hardwoods during sanding processes
Authors
J. Ratnasingam
F. Scholz
V. Natthondan
M. Graham
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Wood and Wood Products / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0018-3768
Electronic ISSN: 1436-736X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-009-0409-y

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