Optimization of finger-jointing in rubberwood processing

The study evaluated the finger-jointing configuration of furniture-grade Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) lumber. It was found that fingers of 15 mm in length using PVAc adhesive produced optimum results in terms of bending strength and process economics. Furthermore, finger jointing contributes to y...

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Main Authors: Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran, Scholz, Frieder
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/5652/1/Optimization%20of%20finger.pdf