Effect of density, moisture content, and feed speed on the surface quality of planed pinewood boards

The main goal of this study was to verify the best combination density, moisture content, and feed speed on surface quality Pinus elliottii boards aimed at deck manufacturing. secondary compare three methods assessment. Tangential were sampled sorted by density (level 1: 414 kg·m–³ 525 kg·m–³; level 2: 526 668 kg·m–³) content 13.5% 17.5%; 17.6% 20.0%). A four-side planer molder used, levels (15, 20, 25 m·min-1). Surface assessed immediately after machining visual-tactile analysis, stylus profilometer reading (parameters Ra, Rz, Rt), per tooth (fz) measurement. results obtained with denser (526 wetter (17.6% 20.0% content) 20 m•min-1. This recommendation represents an optimal balance between standard high productivity. Because low cost because it has some correspondence readings, analysis is recommended assess quality.