Prototyping an automated lumber processing system

Powsiri Klinkhachorn; Ravi Kothari; Henry A. Huber; Charles W. McMillin; K. Mukherjee; V. Barnekov

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Prototyping an automated lumber processing system

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Authors:

Powsiri Klinkhachorn, Ravi Kothari, Henry A. Huber, Charles W. McMillin, K. Mukherjee, V. Barnekov

Year:

1993

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Products Journal 43(2):11-18

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Abstract

The Automated Lumber Processing System (ALPS)is a multi-disciplinary continuing effort directed toward increasing the yield obtained from hardwood lumber boards during their process of remanufacture into secondary products (furniture, etc.). ALPS proposes a nondestructive vision system to scan a board for its dimension and the location and expanse of surface defects on it. This information is then used to determine an efficient placement of the desired wood parts.

Citation

Klinkhachorn, Powsiri; Kothari, Ravi; Huber, Henry A.; McMillin, Charles W.; Mukherjee, K.; Barnekov, V. 1993. Prototyping an automated lumber processing system. Forest Products Journal 43(2):11-18