Influence of geometry of the band-saw blades teeth in lumber quality and productivity

Abstract

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the behavior of two tooth models of band-saw blades, during log mechanical processing of Erisma uncinatum (cedrinho) and Dipteryx odorata (cumuru) using two types of sawtooth models: traditional model and Senai model. The research focused qualitative and quantitative aspects, evaluated during the sawing of the two species. The variables that define sawn wood quality and productivity, for both tooth models, were, respectively, the cut deviation, and the advancement velocity of log porter car. The results revealed that the “SENAI (MS)” tooth model has considerable productivity gains, only for de Erisma uncinatum specie. These advantages were not observed for the Dipteryx odorata species processed logs, due to consequent advancement velocity reduction. In qualitative terms, gains with the considered model could be observed for the two processed species, with emphasis for the medium density species. Considering the results, the Senai model (MS) was the most recommended for the applied sawing conditions, once the results demonstrated more qualitative effectiveness.

Keywords: Mechanical processing of logs; cutting angles; feed rate.