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SA101 - Widebelt Sanding Technology / Butfering

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"A very worth while introduction to the art & science of wide belt sanding." Don H. Kemp, Exotic Hardwoods & Veneers, SA101, April 2008

Course Descriptions

Status

Start Date

End Date

Location

Seats Available

Tuition

Open

5/13/2009

5/14/2009

IRVING

9

$750.00

 

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of panel processing

Course description

This course provides detailed information on the selection and utilization of abrasives for specific materials, efficient sanding concepts and the sanding of delicate materials. Emphasis is placed upon the setup, operation, application and preventative maintenance of Butfering wide belt sanders. MODELS: All Butfering models

Who should attend

  • Machine operators, maintenance technicians and supervisors

Applicable machine models

  • Widebelt Sanders

Major topics

  • Abrasive belt storage and selection
  • Veneer sanding
  • Recognizing and correcting common sanding defects
  • Achieving the best possible finish on solid wood
  • Cross belt application
  • Sealer sanding
  • Achieving consistent quality

What you will learn

  • How to minimize sanding defects
  • How to maximize abrasive belt usage
  • How to select the proper abrasive belt for the application
  • How to achieve consistent results with every species
  • How to properly and efficiently remove veneer tape
  • How to properly sand sealers

Results

  • Reduce the number of rejects due to defects
  • Make better abrasive belt selections
  • Reduce your abrasive belt costs
  • Choose the proper abrasive belt for the application
  • Obtain more consistent results with different species
  • Remove veneer tape more effectively
  • Produce a better finished product
 

Duration / Credits

2 days / 1.35 CEU