4. Glossary – Definitions

Bending

The technique of irreversibly bending a straight part using a combination of temperature, humidity and mechanical stress.

Stamping

Technique of creating a relief on a piece of wood by localized hot compression (imitation of sculpture).

Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin; cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin

Main components of wood (up to 97% of anhydrous mass).

Laser; laser

Acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Technique generating coherent optical radiation with very high fluence (energy density).

Jet d'eau à haute pression; high pressure water jet

Technique of emitting a coherent jet of water from a pump through a nozzle. This jet...

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Bibliography

(1) - NAVI (P.), HEGER (F.) - Comportement thermo-hydromécanique du bois. - Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes (2005).

Also in our database

BECUE (J.-P.) - Adhésifs pour le collage industriel du bois. -

Events

Trade fairs :

LIGNA – International woodworking trade fair – Hanover (Germany) in odd-numbered years.

XYLEXPO – International woodworking exhibition – Milan (Italy) in even-numbered years.

EXPOBOIS – International wood processing show – Paris Villepinte (France) in even-numbered years

Standards and norms

Sécurité des appareils à laser, classification des matériels, prescription et guide de l'utilisateur - NF-EN 60825 -
Personal eye protection – Filters and eye protection against laser radiation (laser goggles) - NF-EN 207 -
Personal eye protection – Protective goggles for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment goggles) - NF-EN 208 -
High-pressure water-jet machines – Safety...