Lamination of Wood Flashcards
What is lamination of wood?
Multiple layers of wood veneer are stacked upon each other
An adhesive is applied to them to create a strong and lightweight structure.
Step By Step of Wood Laminating?
Adhesives are applied to the face of each veneer.
Veneers are stacked.
Veneers are clamped inside a die, with a male and female part.
Adhesive dries and the clamp is released.
Product is trimmed.
What are the advantages of laminating?
Suitable for one-off batch and mass production
Can accommodate for a range of thicknesses
It creates strong and lightweight components
It can be combined with other materials to enhance properties such as snowboards.
What are the disadvantages of laminating?
It involves many steps and cutting veneers.
Lots of finishing is required at the end.
Restricted to bends in a single direction.
What are the materials used in laminating?
Birch
What is an example of laminating?
Eames lounge chair and ottoman
