bending plywood - schmeling（弯曲胶合板u2014u2014史迈林）.pdf

Form No. TT-003A Page 1 of 2 February 2007 BENDING PLYWOOD The following radii have been found to be appropriate minimums for mill-run panels of the thickness shown, bent dry. The radii given are minimums and an occasional panel may develop localized fractures at these radii. Bending Radii (ft) for Dry Panel Bent in Direction Panel Thickness (in.) Across Grain Parallel to Grain 1/4 2 5 5/16 2 6 3/8 3 8 1/2 6 12 5/8 8 16 3/4 12 20 Shorter radii can be developed by selection for bending of areas free of knots and short grain, and/or by wetting or steaming. Exterior-type plywood should be used for such wetting or steaming. Panels to be glued should be redried after bending and before gluing. The easiest method for wetting plywood is to apply towels, gunny sacks or rags to the area in which the bend is to occur. The cloths should be kept soaking wet, preferably with warm water, and left in contact with the plywood long enough to saturate and to warm the area. Some period of time will be required to achieve this saturation -- probably several days. The bends should be made while the wood is still warm and the fibers are soft. As the plywood dries, it will regain its original hardness and strength. (It will also try to regain its original shape unless it is held rigidly in place