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Course: PP030 Overview of Secondary Wood Industry

“The course he has designed for an introduction to woodworking is a great gateway into the industry basics for anyone new. I will recommend that all new hires from outside our industry take this course." Bob Rosean, TJ Hale - Duration: 1 day, $325

Prerequisites

None

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the woodworking industry. Review of industry segments, related products, materials, production techniques, manufacturing equipment and processes will be highlighted. Both solid wood and panel processing concepts will be emphasized.

Job Function

Operations

Major Topics

Wood industry overview and industry segments
Wood species and their properties
Materials - MDF, HPL and LPL
Cabinets and furniture construction nomenclature and methods
Solid wood processing equipment
Panel sizing, processes, equipment and terminology
Edgebanding types and processes
CNC machining centers, equipment, terminology
Work cells and nested based manufacturing

Will Learn

About panel processing and solid wood
Various industry construction methods
How to recognize veneer cuts and methods of process
How to specify solid wood, particleboard and other panel materials
32mm system concepts
Panel processing equipment terminology
Plant layout

Who Should Attend

Supervisors, managers, sales personnel, purchasing agents and other employees new to the wood working industry or who need a working knowledge of wood working terminology, equipment and processes

Applicable Machine Models

Various Panel Processing & Solid Wood Equipment

Credits

0.70

No scheduled sessions?


Email or call Stiles Education at 616.698.7500 x1625 to request information on future dates of this course.

For more information about Stiles Education, contact  at 616.698.7500 x1625.

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