Bamboo processing machines are used to prepare bamboo for use in manufacture of handicrafts, furniture and other products.

Bamboo processing tasks

Bamboo processing machines are usually built to perform a single task such as:

  • Splitting - separating the material in the direction of the fibers at right angles to the surface (radially)
  • Slicing - separating the material in the direction of the fibers parallel to the surface (tangentially)
  • Knot removing - cutting or grinding down the inter-segmental nodes.
  • Planing - smoothing the top, bottom and/or side surfaces of a split length
  • Cross cutting - cutting a length of stem into shorter sections
  • Incense stick making
  • Stick sizing
  • Polishing
  • Curving

Multi-task processing machines

A new machine developed in Nagaland, India performs four tasks on a single platform – planing, curving, polishing and knot removing.[1] It was recognized by the National Innovation Foundation – India in their fifth biennial competition.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Prabu, M. J. (4 February 2010). "One-stop machine for bamboo". The Hindu. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Bamboo Processing Machine - Arulepsa". Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
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