The manufacturing of plywood is a multi-step industrial process that transforms logs into strong, versatile panels.
It begins with log preparation, where selected logs are debarked.
These prepared logs are then peeled or sliced on a lathe to produce thin, continuous sheets of wood called veneers.
The veneers are dried to a precise moisture content before moving to the lay-up stage.
Here, they are layered with their wood grains perpendicular to each other, and adhesive is applied between each ply.
This cross-graining is key to plywood's strength.
The layered assembly is then hot-pressed under high temperature and pressure, curing the adhesive and bonding the plies into a solid panel.
Finally, the pressed panels are trimmed and sanded to exact dimensions and a smooth surface, then graded based on quality before being packaged for distribution.
