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As we know, wood comes in different forms for processing. We usually get this type of wood in the form of sheets. A few of the commonly-used forms are plywood, MDF (medium-density fiberboard) and OSB (oriented strand board).
And for them, there are different production processes and uses:
Production Process:
Plywood is made of three or more layers veneer materials, rotary-cutted or sliced from wood, which normally in odd number veneer layers, sticked by glue, and the adjacent veneer fiber direction perpendicular to each other.
Application:
1. Plywood used for interior decoration, room furniture, packing decorate, etc;
2. Exterior plywood finds use in external walls;
3. Also have marine plywood for building boats and use it in a marine environment.
Advantage:
a. Uniform Strength
b. Easy to cut
c. Available in large sizes
d. Reduces wastage
e. Versatile and durable
f. Cost-effective
MDF:
Production Process:
MDF is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, often in a defibrator, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure.
Application:
1. MDF can be used as a building material
2. suitable for shelves and cabinets, speaker boxes, and flooring.
Advantage:
a. Cheaper than plywood
b. Smooth with no knots
c. A suitable substrate for veneer
d. Consistently homogenous
e. Easier to cut than plywood
f. Possible to create decorative edges with a router
OSB:
Production process:
OSB, also known as flakeboard, is a type of engineered lumber similar to particle board, formed by oil removing, drying, adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands(flakes) in specific orientations.
Application:
You can use OSB board in flooring for a cost-effective flooring solution or as a sub-floor under a layer of hardwood flooring or vinyl flooring. We also use it for roof sheathing and furniture. Unlike with plywood, you don’t need to paint it or apply any top layer – you can use OSB directly for making furniture, and it provides an elegant finish to the surfaces.
Advantage:
a. Versatile material
b. Consistent density
c. Cost-effective option
d. Pliable material, OSB has a greater load-bearing capactity than milled wood panels.
e. OSB panels have no internal gaps or voids, and are water-resistant.
These all information on plywood, MDF and OSB Board, if you can any demand on them, welcome to inquiry.
