NI LabVIEW and PXI Optimize Plywood Sorting Process

Overdrying the veneer can make it brittle and cause it to lose its strength properties. Depending on the moisture profile, plant operators may either place wet veneers in ambient air to equilibrate or send them through a series of kilns at precisely controlled temperatures. The moisture sort system also uses feedback from the kilns to optimize the sort process, making it a key component in a plywood mill’s ability to maximize productivity and quality.