Need Better Lumber Size Control?

• Need more dollars out of each log?
• Losing money because of thick 'n thin lumber at the planer?
• New thin kerf saws not cutting as straight as your older, heavier kerf saws?
• Looking for new ways to increase lumber recovery?
• Still using a tape measure to set your sizes?

If YES, your company may benefit from a Lumber Size Control program…

Lumber Size Control is…
A management tool for evaluation and monitoring sawing performance and adherence to green target sizes. It examines size variation within a single board or board to board. A Lumber Size Control program is a tool to enable operators to improve sawing efficiency.

What are the benefits of Lumber Size Control?

• Increases revenue per log
• Identifies equipment and saw problems
• Establishes realistic green target size and operator adherence to green target sizes
• Provides solid data for equipment justification
• Reduces off-size lumber downstream
• Improves operator sawing efficiency

How can MMEC help implement Lumber Size Control?
MMEC works with you and your crew to set up a Lumber Size Control program to maximize dollars captured from each log. We provide simple statistical methods for monitoring sizes. Together we develop charting tools customized for your operation to identify and eliminate costly problems. We work with you and your operators to understand the value of green target sizes and performance standards. We don't just tell you what you should do; we help you do it!

Note: This system can be manual or on a computer.