Reduce dimension costs by using WALNUT

David G. Martens

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-586

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Reduce dimension costs by using WALNUT

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David G. Martens

Year:

1986

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-586

Source:

Res. Pap, NE-586. Broomall, PA: US. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10 p.

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Abstract

A computer program called WALNUT is described that determines the leastcost combination of lumber grades required to produce a given cutting order of furniture dimension parts. If the least-cost mix is not available, WALNUT can be used to determine the next best alternative. The steps involved in using the program are described.

Keywords

furniture, hardwood dimension, lumber yields, dimension yields

Citation

Martens, David G. 1986. Reduce dimension costs by using WALNUT. Res. Pap, NE-586. Broomall, PA: US. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 10 p.