INDM Research and Implementation Offer - Instytut Nauk Drzewnych i Meblarstwa

Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood

Properties of wood materials related to their susceptibility to chip machining (machinability of materials):

tests of cutting resistance during milling, drilling and sawing
durability testing of cutting tools when machining wood materials
testing the quality of processing of wood and wood-based panels (condition of the processed edge, geometric structure of the surface – waviness, roughness, dimensional accuracy and shape accuracy)

Diagnosis of tool wear and machining process:

Optimisation of the processing of wood materials on CNC machine tools:

Modification of the surface layer of cutting blades and production of innovative tool materials for wood and wood-based panel machining:

testing of beam-based surface modification methods (ion implantation, electron beam, plasma beam, lasers) to increase the durability of cutting edges
research into methods of producing tooling materials dedicated to the furniture industry
research and modelling of blade wear mechanisms during processing of wood materials

Fire protection of wood:

Research and service offerings from the Department of Wood Science and Wood Preservation:

Analysis of the structure and properties of wood
Species identification of wood (domestic, exotic, archaeological, including charcoals).
Study of wood structure.
Wood grain analysis.
Standardised tests and examinations for the physical characteristics and strength of wood, wood materials of various types (e.g. laminate flooring) according to the current ISO standards.
Structural timber assessment.
Testing the natural durability of wood.
Carrying out ageing tests on wood and wood materials.
Determination of xylophagous insect species.
Determination of wood decaying fungi species and moulds.
Recording and assessment of wood damage.
Testing the acoustic insulation of building materials.
Investigations of the state of preservation of wooden elements and trees.
Non-destructive testing of the state of preservation of wood and wood components.

Chemical tests and analyses

Analysis of the chemical composition of wood and other lignocellulosic materials.
Molecular weight analysis of cellulose, including determination of its degree of polymerisation.
Molecular weight analysis of other polymers.
Analysis of starch content in plant raw materials.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of simple sugars.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of ions (cations and anions) in aqueous solutions.
Identification and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds.
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of elements in liquids and solids.
Studies on hydrolysis (acid and enzymatic) and fermentation of lignocellulosic raw materials.
Porosity testing of lignocellulosic raw materials.
Study of the phenomenon of physical and chemical degradation of wood.
Study of thermal and chemical modification processes of wood.

Properties of raw materials and wood materials:

physical testing of wood-based materials (thermal properties, surface absorption, swelling, absorbability, etc.)
testing the performance of wood-based materials (accelerated ageing processes)
tests on the structure of fibrous materials
durability testing of wood and wood-based materials
studies on free formaldehyde emission by gas analysis
free formaldehyde testing by the Perforator method
testing the mechanical properties of wood-based materials
strength testing of joints of wood and wood-based materials
tests on the quality of bonding and the strength of glue joints
strength and stiffness tests of timber structural members
testing of joints in furniture, building and joinery structures
testing of girders and beams with a span of up to 5 m and a carrying capacity of up to 10 tonnes

Properties of adhesives and coating systems

testing the properties of varnish products and varnish coatings
testing the UV resistance of materials and coatings with the possibility to simulate precipitation
ageing tests on finishes, adhesive joints and other materials
testing of coating properties (adhesion, hardness, colour, abrasion, scratching)
tests on adhesives and adhesive joints
structural testing of coatings, including historic coatings
testing the adhesion and penetration depth of mastic, colouring compounds and other wood finishes

Analysis and selection of technological assumptions

selection of technological parameters of gluing
selection of technological parameters for manufacturing wood-based panels
research into the possibilities of using waste materials (recycled) in wood-plastics technology
developing technologies for new wood-based composite materials using non-wood raw materials

Economics and management in wood and furniture enterprises