4. Glossary – Definitions
Bending
The technique of irreversibly bending a straight part using a combination of temperature, humidity and mechanical stress.
Stamping
Technique of creating a relief on a piece of wood by localized hot compression (imitation of sculpture).
Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin; cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin
Main components of wood (up to 97% of anhydrous mass).
Laser; laser
Acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Technique generating coherent optical radiation with very high fluence (energy density).
Jet d'eau à haute pression; high pressure water jet
Technique of emitting a coherent jet of water from a pump through a nozzle. This jet...
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Bibliography
- (1) - NAVI (P.), HEGER (F.) - Comportement thermo-hydromécanique du bois. - Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes (2005).
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Events
Trade fairs :
LIGNA – International woodworking trade fair – Hanover (Germany) in odd-numbered years.
XYLEXPO – International woodworking exhibition – Milan (Italy) in even-numbered years.
EXPOBOIS – International wood processing show – Paris Villepinte (France) in even-numbered years
Standards and norms
- Sécurité des appareils à laser, classification des matériels, prescription et guide de l'utilisateur - NF-EN 60825 -
- Personal eye protection – Filters and eye protection against laser radiation (laser goggles) - NF-EN 207 -
- Personal eye protection – Protective goggles for adjustment work on lasers and laser systems (laser adjustment goggles) - NF-EN 208 -
- High-pressure water-jet machines – Safety...
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IREPA – Technical center specializing in industrial laser processes applied to materials processing http://irepa-laser.com
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