Veneer flaking is the process of producing thin sheets of wood (veneer) by cutting them from a rotating log. Wood veneer is produced by slicing or peeling high-quality logs into thin sheets, typically thick 04.4 to 0.5mm thick. The process involves debarking, cooking logs in hot water to soften them, and cutting them using rotary lathes (for plywood) or slicing machines (for decorative furniture). The sheets are dried, trimmed, and sorted.
Production methods can include a Rotary Cut, wherein, the log is turned against a sharp blade, creating a continuous roll often used for plywood; by Slicing ‘Flat/Crown/Quarter’, wherein, the The log is moved vertically against a stationary blade to create sheets that look like sawn timber; by Half-Round method, wherein, the log is rotated on a lathe to create a textured, ‘rift-cut’ appearance.
