Optimization to Improve the Quality of Laminated Bamboo Wood for Furniture Processed Products

Abstract

The use of bamboo as an alternative to wood in the furniture industry through lamination technology continues to grow, especially in the UMKM sector. However, until now the quality of laminated bamboo wood panels is uneven and not comparable to the quality of solid wood. This study aims to determine the effect of the smoothing and pressing process on the quality of laminated bamboo wood panels in matching the quality of solid wood. Through the design and testing of an optimized lamination machine, this study is expected to contribute to improving the quality of laminated wood panel production in the UMKM sector, so that the results can be comparable to solid wood.

INDEX TERMS: Bamboo, Laminate Technology, Solid Wood, Laminated Wood Panels, Furniture.