Wood drying machine for finishing in furniture production
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Thesis Adviser
Homer S. Co
Defense Panel Chair
Oscar G. Unas
Defense Panel Member
Nilo T. Bugtai
Siegfred I. Lopez
Abstract/Summary
The finishing process of wood furniture is an important element for the quality of the end product. Part of the finishing stage is the drying period wherein the coating applied must be completely dry before undergoing the next stage. The conventional method of drying is the air-drying system wherein items are left idle on the factory floor to dry. This process is time-consuming taking from several minutes to 24 hours depending on the type of finish. Exposing wet items to humid weather conditions also lengthens the drying period and may cause damages on the finishing surface.
The thesis Wood Drying Machine for Finishing in Furniture Production or WDM aims to reduce the air-drying time by at least 50% to improve the drying quality and efficiency of the finishing. This is achieved by subjecting the item for drying at a certain temperature and period of time with the use of electric heaters and a blower. The prototype also features a cart conveyor for the transportation of the item as it undergoes the drying process.
Experiments were performed to verity the consistency and uniformity of the temperature maintained by the heating system inside the WDM to ensure that the item will always be subjected with the desired temperature at any given time of the drying period. The actual drying of the WDM was tested to verify that the drying period was shortened as compared to the air-drying method. Based on the results, the number of samples tested that were completely dry is within the level of confidence set by the group and therefore achieving the main objective of the thesis.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15301
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
260 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Drying apparatus; Furniture finishing; Furniture painting; Furnitures; Wood products
Recommended Citation
Bituin, L., Chua, R., Deacosta, M., Florentino, K., & Gutierrez, C. (2006). Wood drying machine for finishing in furniture production. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14585