Ripping optimization in a sawmill: how to choose widths for a multi-rip (without chaos)
Ripping optimization in a sawmill: how to choose widths for a multi-rip (without chaos) “Optimization” is not only for fully automated lines. In most sawmills, ripping optimization is simply the decision:
Read MoreHow to reduce wane waste on unedged boards: practical steps before the multi-rip
How to reduce wane waste on unedged boards: practical steps before the multi-rip Wane is one of the main reasons yield on unedged-board lines is unstable. The issue is rarely “the multi-rip is bad”. More often the issue is that boards enter the saw in random offset and angle, so even a good rip pattern is applied inconsistently.
Read MoreSaw kerf vs yield: what 1 mm costs on a multi-rip line (simple math)
Saw kerf vs yield: what 1 mm costs on a multi-rip line (simple math) Kerf is the “tax” you pay on every cut. On a multi-rip saw, where you make multiple cuts per board and run high volume, even a small kerf change can translate into measurable m³ over a week.
Read MoreHow to calculate sawmill yield (log recovery vs multi-rip yield) – formulas + example
How to calculate sawmill yield (log recovery vs multi-rip yield) – formulas + example If you want to improve yield, you first need to measure it consistently. Most “yield confusion” comes from mixing different definitions: one week you count from logs, the next week you count from the multi-rip infeed, and then you compare numbers that are not comparable.
Read MoreRanking of Multi-Rip Saws for Unedged Boards (Poland/Europe) + Price Traps & TCO
Ranking of Multi-Rip Saws for Unedged Boards (Poland/Europe) + Price Traps & TCO Sawmill owners typically search Google for phrases like: “multi rip saw for unedged boards”, “multi rip saw price”, “board edger multi rip ranking”, “twin shaft multi rip saw”, “multi rip saw reviews”. This post is a practical comparison of commercial multi-rip saws available in Poland and across Europe, focusing on cut quality, throughput, reliability, service availability, and real costs (TCO).
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