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Materials, Components and Applications
Veneers, Laminates and Man made boards
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Engineering
Graduate
01/13/2014

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What is a veneer?
Definition
It is a thin layer of wood that shaved off a tree trunk.
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What good properties does a veneer have?
Definition
They are decorative and durable.
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When are they used?
Definition
It is applied to an inferior quality wood to provide a higher quality finish
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What are paperback veneers?
Definition
It is a veneer to help prevent splitting or glue from seeping through, it is ideal for tight curves as it is thin.
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What are laminates?
Definition
A laminate is a material that has been made up of a number of thin layers of the same or other materials.
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Where are laminates used?
Definition
Kitchen work surfaces.
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What is laminate flooring made up of?
Definition
Backing Layer, Substrate layer, Pattern Layer, Wear layer.
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How is plywood put together?
Definition
Layers of hardwood laminate are put together 90 degrees to the previous layer to build up a sheet.
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What properties does plywood have?
Definition
The layering technique is very stable against warping. It comes in large sheets and thicknesses.
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What woods can be steam bent?
Definition
Most woods including plywood.
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How does this process work?
Definition
Timber is moistened in a steam chest until it is pliable. The wood is then clamped into a mould until dried so it retains its shape.
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What is block board?
Definition
Strips of wood bonded together with a veneered surface.
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What is chip board?
Definition
Fine chips of wood mixed with resins.
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What is MDF?
Definition
Very fine wood fibres mixed with resins.
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What is hardboard?
Definition
Very fine wood fibres mixed with resins - can be impregnated with oil.
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What is sterling board?
Definition
Shavings of wood compressed into resins.
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