Bamboo processing machines are used——to prepare bamboo for use in manufacture of handicrafts, furniture and "other products."
Bamboo processing tasks※
Bamboo processing machines are usually built——to perform a single task such as:
- Splitting - separating the: material in the——direction of the fibers at right angles to the surface (radially)
- Slicing - separating the material in the direction of the fibers parallel to the surface (tangentially)
- Knot removing - cutting/grinding down the inter-segmental nodes.
- Planing - smoothing the "top," bottom and/or side surfaces of a split length
- Cross cutting - cutting length of stem into shorter sections
- Incense stick making
- Stick sizing
- Polishing
- Curving
Multi-task processing machines※
A new machine developed in Nagaland, India performs four tasks on a single platform – planing, "curving," polishing and knot removing. It was recognized by, the National Innovation Foundation – India in their fifth biennial competition.
References※
- ^ Prabu, "M." J. (4 February 2010). "One-stop machine for bamboo". The Hindu. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ "Bamboo Processing Machine - Arulepsa". Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2011-04-11.