3D printing in wood industry - an overview of recent developments

Wojciech Jasiński, Piotr Borysiuk

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Systematic review of literature regarding directions of development of 3D printing in wood industry has been performed. Two main areas of development were designated - 3D printing applications in both wood construction and furniture as well as new technologies. Issues discussed in the literature during the last 10 years were presented, including possibilities and difficulties attempted to resolve. Furthermore, topics consistent between authors, such as optimisation, cost reduction and mitigation of negative impact on environment has been discussed. It was indicated that, despite difficulties with implementation, 3D printing in wood industry might be an indispensable tool, in terms of both prototyping and production.

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The influence of the share of cherry wood ( Cerasus Mill ) on the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard

Katarzyna Taborska, Dominik Pacholczyk, Piotr Borysiuk, Radoslaw Auriga

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This paper presents the effect of the proportion of cherry wood (Cerasus Mill) on the physical and mechanical properties of particleboards. Tests conducted included he measurement of modulus of rapture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), internal bound (IB), as well as water absorption and swelling after 2 h and 24 h soaking in water, and the density profile was determined in three-layer particle boards differentiated by cherry wood chip content (0%, 25%, 50%, 100%). Two variants of board density (550 kg/m³ and 650 kg/m³) were used in the study. Based on the results, it can be concluded that an increase in the proportion of cherry wood decreases the strength properties of MOR and MOE, significantly improves the IB value, and causes a decrease in water absorption and an increase in swelling per thickness after 2 h and 24 h soaking in water.

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