Southern Research Station

Title: Economics of cutting hardwood dimension parts with an automated system

Author: Huber, Henry A.; Ruddell, Steve; Mukherjee, Kalinath; McMillin, Charles W.

Date: 1989

Source: Forest Products Journal 39(5):46-50

Description: A financial analysis using discounted cash-flow decision methods was completed to determine the economic feasibility of replacing a conventional roughmill crosscut and rip operation with a proposed automated computer vision and laser cutting system. Red oak and soft maple lumber were cut at production levels of 30 thousand board feet (MBF)/day and 5 MBF/day to produce furniture and kitchen cabinet parts.

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Huber, Henry A.; Ruddell, Steve; Mukherjee, Kalinath; McMillin, Charles W.  1989.  Economics of cutting hardwood dimension parts with an automated system.   Forest Products Journal 39(5):46-50