Introduction
A. Forests of the earth
Harvesting and wood production - Cost structure
B. Wood bandsaw steel
Research and development -
Characteristics of wood bandsaw steel -
The Sandvik Multishift Concept - Future trends
C. Economy
The sawmill cost structure - The three-leg philosophy
D. Bandsawing
Advantages of bandsawing - Types of bandsaw - Operation of the bandsaw
E. Choosing blade
Blade parameters - Tooth shapes - Hook angle - Clearance angle - Pitch
F. Workshop
Safety - Storage and transport - Machines and equipment
G. Toothing
Punching - Laser cutting - Water-jet cutting - Cut to length
H. Welding
MIG welding - TIG welding - Flash-butt welding - Gas welding