Timbers manufacturing process

Question 1

Explain the process of wood turning

Answer 1

-A lathe works by spinning a piece of timber at speed
-While the timber is turning, a wood-turning tool is pushed into the timber to change its shape
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Question 2

Explain the process of CNC routing

Answer 2

Computer Numerical Control automates the path of the router. The machine follows specific sets of computer instructions in processing the material.

Question 3

Explain the process of steam bending

Answer 3

-Strips of wood are placed in a watertight chamber
-steam is pumped in, softening the fibres within the wood and allowing it to be bent.
- the bent wood needs to be clamped in a mould until the wood dries sufficiently
( This method allows for the natural strength of timber to be used as a structural property of the final product)

Question 4

Explain the process of laminating wood

Answer 4

• Apply glue to the laminates
• clamp the formers together -
• leave for 8-12 hours -
• remove the formers

Question 5

Explain the process of routing

Answer 5

• Cutting timber at high speed.