Viscoelastic thermal compression of wood

Details Viscoelastic thermal compression of wood Viscoelastic thermal compression of wood

2004-02-05

2008-07-29

Self, Shelley (Department: 3725)

Woodworking

Process

Mechanical cutting or shaping

C144S380000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404422

ABSTRACT:
A high density wood product that is made from low-density wood is provided. The wood product is made using a continuous viscoelastic thermal compression (VTC) process and exhibits high density, strength and dimensional stability, compared to the lower density starting material (typically composite panels such as strand board) from which it is made.

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