CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURVATURE RADIUS AND BENDING CAPACITY OF VENEERS

The curvature radius is one of the veneer properties that is connected to wood elasticity and can be used in the molded furniture industry. This paper refers to the methodology of determining the minimal curvature radius and after wards, by relying of this methodology, the bending capacity of veneers. Furthermore, the devices that are used in determining the minimal curvature radius and the main influencing factors such as species, density, thickness, moisture content are also presented. A chart for determining the curvature radius related to veneer thickness is obtained and a linear equation is then found, on this basis. The final results and analysis emphasize the importance of these characteristics, when veneers are used in molded products.