Plywood Manufacturing Process

STEP-1 Log Processing

In this process logs are being first cut in small sizes.

The logs which are cut goes to debarking machine where the bark of the log is being removed.

STEP-2 Log Conditioning

Here in this process the logs are conditioned using steam or hot water to improve peel quality.

STEP-3 Lathing

At the lathe, a sharp blade peels the log, now called a block, into a continuous sheet of veneer.

STEP-4 Veneer Application

Green veneer is dried in steam or gas heated ovens. Veneer dryers machines are used to dry the veneer

STEP-5 Veneer Coating

Veneers are coated with waterproof glue and laid up into sandwiches.

STEP-6 Curing

The veneer sandwiches are subjected to heat and pressure in the hot press or cold press until the glue is cured

STEP-7 Trimming & Grade Selection

After pressing, the plywood panels are trimmed, squared and selected for grade

STEP-8 Inspection

Finished plywood panels are carefully inspected and graded.

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Ashutosh Vyas