Economics of Manufacturing Structural Lumber from Low- to Medium-Density Hardwoods.

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Abstract:

An economic assessment and comparison are given of two hypothetical sawmills that process structural lumber from low- to medium-density hardwoods using innovative processing techniques developed at FPL. One mill uses the Saw-Dry-Rip SDR process for manufacturing straight structural lumber from low- to medium-density hardwoods. The second mill uses SDR combined with the Edge-Glue-and-Rip EGAR process that enables the manufacture of any width of structural lumber even when using small logs. Both processes appear to be viable investment opportunities based on returns on investment. Author

Author(s):
Harpole, George B.
Author Organization(s):
FOREST PRODUCTS LAB MADISON WI
Descriptive Note:
Forest Service research paper,
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FSRP-FPL-432
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*LUMBER, ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, MANUFACTURING, COSTS, INDUSTRIAL PLANTS, HARDWOODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Wood, Paper and Related Forestry Products, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems
Keyword(s):
Sawmills
Report Date:
1983 Mar 01