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 |
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Open |
5/13/2009 |
5/14/2009 |
IRVING |
9 |
$750.00 |
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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
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