The invention relates to a system for generating an estimation of a drying shrinkage of a veneer sheet, the system comprising: a density measurement device for generating data representing a density of the veneer sheet; at least one other entity suitable to generate data representing at least one characteristic of the veneer sheet an apparatus for receiving data from the density measurement device and data from the at least one other entity, the apparatus arranged to generate an estimation of a drying shrinkage of the veneer sheet based on the received data. The invention also relates to an apparatus, a method, and a computer program product.

The invention relates to a system for generating an estimation of a drying shrinkage of a veneer sheet, the system comprising: a density measurement device for generating data representing a density of the veneer sheet; at least one other entity suitable to generate data representing at least one characteristic of the veneer sheet an apparatus for receiving data from the density measurement device and data from the at least one other entity, the apparatus arranged to generate an estimation of a drying shrinkage of the veneer sheet based on the received data. The invention also relates to an apparatus, a method, and a computer program product.

A log feeding apparatus for feeding a log to first and second cutting spindles is provided, in which a log is fed to a second receiving position when centering spindles have reached a second delivery position that is away from the second receiving position downstream in the direction of log transport by a distance equal to or greater than an assumed maximum diameter of the log. That is, a new log is transported to the second receiving position by placing sections when the log held between the centering spindles reaches a position that will avoid contact with the new log. As a result, the time can be reduced for transporting the log to the cutting spindles.

Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly, an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly, and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component, such as a rod. In some embodiments, the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling, with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses, methods, and systems.

Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly, an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly, and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component, such as a rod. In some embodiments, the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling, with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses, methods, and systems.

A veneer peeling apparatus includes a bearing frame (10) for rotatably supporting a round wood (20), a peeling blade (24) which can be placed against the periphery of the round wood, and at least one milling head (40) for scarfing at least one edge of the veneer, wherein the milling head (40) includes a groove milling cutter (44) for trimming the veneer.

A veneer peeling apparatus includes a bearing frame (10) for rotatably supporting a round wood (20), a peeling blade (24) which can be placed against the periphery of the round wood, and at least one milling head (40) for scarfing at least one edge of the veneer, wherein the milling head (40) includes a groove milling cutter (44) for trimming the veneer.

Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly, an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly, and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component, such as a rod. In some embodiments, the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling, with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses, methods, and systems.

Embodiments of an electric linear actuator may include a roller screw assembly, an electric motor coupled to the roller screw assembly, and a linear transducer operatively coupled with the roller screw assembly. The motor may be configured to drive the roller screw assembly to extend and retract another component, such as a rod. In some embodiments, the linear transducer may be configured to detect a position of the rod. The roller screw assembly may be coupled directly to the motor via a gear coupling, with the motor disposed generally in axial alignment with the roller screw assembly. Other embodiments disclosed herein include a veneer lathe carriage with electric linear actuators and corresponding apparatuses, methods, and systems.

A method of drying scarfed veneers, wherein the veneers pass through a drying furnace, wherein the scarfed edges (42) of the veneers are moistened before they enter into the drying furnace (24).