Abstract Cutting fluids used in machining have received a lot of attention due to their adverse environmental and economic effects. Researchers studied cutting fluid usage traditional processes such as turning, facing, milling, etc. However, few studies focused on the band sawing applications. This study reports literature review sustainable aspects. A industrial data has shown that majority sa...

A computer vision-based lumber production planning system (CVLPPS) is described. Computer axial tomography (CT or CAT) images of hardwood logs are analyzed for identi®cation and classi®cation of internal log defects. Individual CT image slices are analyzed for detection of 2D defects which are correlated across CT image slices in order to establish 3D support and identify true 3D defects. CVLPP...

Exposure to inhalable wood dust and compliance with the British Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999 were assessed at a representative cross-section of the British woodworking industry. Median exposures ranged from 1.5 to 2.8 mg/m(3) across the selected industry groups, the lowest being in sawmilling and planing of wood. Overall, 27% of values exceeded the maximum ...