RESEARCH ON THE CUTTING OF SPRUCE LOGS IN WINTER CONDITIONS WITH NARROW BAND SAW BLADES

Abstract

Experimental researches were performed in winter conditions with a horizontal band saw „Wood-Mizer“ WM 3000. The tests were conducted in manufacturing conditions of the „Chil Tepe – 97“ Ltd. facility in town of Laki by processing spruce logs. Two types of cutting tools were used: with normal and hardened teeth. The results are analyzed and some recommendations are proposed for more efficient use of this machine types.