Industrial wood processing places high demands on measurement technology to classify the lumber for appropriate use and process reliability. Natural material variations, different wood species and harsh production environments with dust, vibration and changing light make precise inline measurements particularly challenging. At the same time, pressure is increasing to use material efficiently, improve yield, and ensure consistent quality.
3D laser profile sensors from AT Sensors enable precise, contactless inline measurement directly in the production process. They capture profiles, contours, widths, heights and thicknesses of wood products reliably, independent of surface structure, color or grain. This makes them ideal for automated applications in sawmills, planing mills and downstream processing lines.
Typical applications in the wood industry include profile and dimension measurement for grading of lumber, beams and planks, geometry inspection of construction timber, edge and contour control, and monitoring of sorting, cutting and stacking processes. Even at high belt speeds, the sensors deliver stable, reproducible measurement results.
The result is optimized material yield, less rework, stable processes and quality assurance that meets the high requirements of the wood industry.
