Method and apparatus for producing figured veneer
US8852483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27M1/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for making a piece of figured veneer comprises softening lignin in a sheet of veneer, and advancing the sheet of veneer between a first roller having a semi-flexible outer surface and a second roller. Apparatus for making a piece of figured veneer comprises a device for softening lignin in a sheet of veneer, and first and second rollers between which the sheet of veneer is pressed. The first roller has a semi-flexible outer surface.
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