Manufacturing Plywood

What is the method (starting with a 'p') for obtaining wood veneers from logs called?

What materials are used in making plywood?

• Thin wood veneers

• Wood chips

• Sawdust

• Solid wood sheets

What is the method (starting with a 's') for obtaining wood veneers from logs called?

Why is the drying process of veneers an essential step in plywood manufacturing?

• To ensure proper adhesive bonding and dimensional stability in the final product

• To reduce the overall weight of the plywood sheets for transportation

• To prevent the growth of mold and fungus on the veneer surface

• To increase the flexibility of the veneers for easy shaping during pressing

At what angles do we arrange veneers for a plywood panel?

• 180

• 45

• 30

• 90

What type of adhesive is usually used to bond the veneers together?

• Epoxy adhesive

• Polyurethane adhesive

• Urea-formaldehyde adhesive

• Polyvinyl acetate adhesive

Do we use an odd or even number of veneer layers for plywood?

• Odd

• Even