STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF BLADE SHARPNESS ON SLICED VENEER QUALITY

Abstract

This study outlines the conditions necessary to produce high-quality sliced veneer. We analyzed the specifics of
sharpening knives for veneer slicing machines and identified deficiencies in the knife preparation process that reduce
productivity. Research was conducted on the surface roughness of sliced veneer produced on a Cremona TZE 40 machine. A
diagram was then constructed to show the relationship between surface roughness and the knife's cutting edge radius, as
well as the number of double strokes of the flitch.