Bamboo processing machines are used to prepare bamboo for use in manufacture of handicrafts, furniture and other products.
Bamboo processing tasks[edit]
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 or grinding down the inter-segmental nodes.
- Planing - smoothing the top, bottom and/or side surfaces of a split length
- Cross cutting - cutting a length of stem into shorter sections
- Incense stick making
- Stick sizing [further explanation needed]
- Polishing
- Curving [further explanation needed]
Multi-task processing machines[edit]
A new machine developed in Nagaland, India performs four tasks on a single platform – planing, curving, polishing and knot removing.[1] It was recognized by the National Innovation Foundation – India in their fifth biennial competition.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.