Review On Six Types Of Log Cutting Methods In Various Applications: Part 1

Various methods of limber cutting have been briefly deliberated in this article. Some of them are currently in use while others have the potential to be employed locally in view of the emergence of smaller-diameter logs and plantation timbers in the market. The potential "new" methods of cutting such as turning around at 1HO and 90 degrees pay special attention to stress-relief during cutting, thus minimizes chances of eventual warping which downgrades the quality of sawn timber. The flat-sawn method, however, could only be practiced when special demand prevails. With the escalation of production and material costs, timber cutting may become even more complex whereby value recovery is a function of log shapes and defects available, degree of mechanization, skill level involved, customer preference and so forth. The ultimate optimization, however, may only be realized when a mixture of such cutting methods and technologies is used, perhaps with the aid of modern tools such as optical scanners for image processing and Best Opening Face (EOF) software system for optimize and precision cutting.