INSIDERMillwide

THE MAGAZINE FROM USNR | ISSUE 4 - 2012

LOG MERCHANDIZING FLEXIBILITY

NEW 4-SIDED CANTER DESIGN

A NEW WAY TO WORK

Jordan Lumber recoups after a fire ravages its merchandizing line

A new concept in 4-sided canting will be installed in Russia

Introducing MyMill mobility tools for the sorter

Millwide

Redefining the process and the way we work

USNR is not letting any grass grow under its feet when it comes to improving on its designs or creating new ones In this issue we introduce you to new designs and tools that are not only changing the process but also changing the way we work

Jordan Lumber suffered the loss of its merchandizing line in a fire late in 2011 With quick action by the mill and suppliers a new line is in place and far outper forming its predecessor

USNR was successful in its bid to supply a new greenfield mill in Russia to be delivered late this year A new primary breakdown design is a major element of the layout and one we believe will appeal to a wide range of lumber processors

A revolutionary concept recently introduced at West Fraser Joyce LA is the use of new mobility tools that free mill personnel to per form their tasks more efficiently and effectively The implementation of these tools has resulted in a whole new way to work

As the cost of energy continues to increase USNR veneer dryers are becoming more energy-efficient By using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to evaluate the thermal flow in our jet veneer dryers USNR engineers have been able to refine the design in order to optimize the dryer process

When you plan your next investment USNR will be more than pleased to discuss your challenges and work with you to create the solutions that will achieve your goals

Sincerely Colleen Schonheiter Editor

INSIDER ISSUE 4 - 2012

SubScRiptionS

Tel 2508333028

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EditoR

Colleen Schonheiter

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Sonia Perrine

soniaperrineusnrcom

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724 Service 800BUYUSNR

Tel 3602258267

Fax 3602257146

Mon - Fri 500 am - 500 pm PT

wwwusnrcom

uSnR LocationS

Woodland Wa

Headquarters

3602258267

parksville bc Eugene oR

2509541566 5414857127

plessisville Qc Jacksonville FL

8193628768 9043542301

Salmon arm bc painesville oH

2508327116 4403529381

copy 2012 US Natural Resources Inc

All rights reserved

POSTMASTER Send address changes to

1981 Schurman Way Woodland WA 98674

Canada Post Return Undeliverable Canadian

Addresses to USNR co Colleen Schonheiter

3550 - 45th Street Southeast

Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2

Millwide

Redefining the process and the way we work

USNR is not letting any grass grow under its feet when it comes to improving on its designs or creating new ones In this issue we introduce you to new designs and tools that are not only changing the process but also changing the way we work

Jordan Lumber suffered the loss of its merchandizing line in a fire late in 2011 With quick action by the mill and suppliers a new line is in place and far outper forming its predecessor

USNR was successful in its bid to supply a new greenfield mill in Russia to be delivered late this year A new primary breakdown design is a major element of the layout and one we believe will appeal to a wide range of lumber processors

A revolutionary concept recently introduced at West Fraser Joyce LA is the use of new mobility tools that free mill personnel to per form their tasks more efficiently and effectively The implementation of these tools has resulted in a whole new way to work

As the cost of energy continues to increase USNR veneer dryers are becoming more energy-efficient By using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to evaluate the thermal flow in our jet veneer dryers USNR engineers have been able to refine the design in order to optimize the dryer process

When you plan your next investment USNR will be more than pleased to discuss your challenges and work with you to create the solutions that will achieve your goals

Sincerely Colleen Schonheiter Editor

INSIDER ISSUE 4 - 2012

SubScRiptionS

Tel 2508333028

subscriptionsusnrcom

EditoR

Colleen Schonheiter

colleenschonheiterusnrcom

contRibutinG EditoR

Sonia Perrine

soniaperrineusnrcom

uSnR paRtS amp SERvicE

724 Service 800BUYUSNR

Tel 3602258267

Fax 3602257146

Mon - Fri 500 am - 500 pm PT

wwwusnrcom

uSnR LocationS

Woodland Wa

Headquarters

3602258267

parksville bc Eugene oR

2509541566 5414857127

plessisville Qc Jacksonville FL

8193628768 9043542301

Salmon arm bc painesville oH

2508327116 4403529381

copy 2012 US Natural Resources Inc

All rights reserved

POSTMASTER Send address changes to

1981 Schurman Way Woodland WA 98674

Canada Post Return Undeliverable Canadian

Addresses to USNR co Colleen Schonheiter

3550 - 45th Street Southeast

Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2

Process flexibility Jordan Lumber

New Log MerchaNdiziNg LiNe deLivers greater quaLity productioN aNd fLexibiLity In November 2011 when fire took out the debarker

merchandizing system and various conveyances

at Jordan Lumber Mt Gilead NC it left the mill

scrambling to devise an interim solution Next

was to source a vendor that could offer a speedy

turnaround in delivering and commissioning

replacement systems The mill chose USNR to

supply the scanning optimization and controls for

the log merchandizing component and the scanning

and optimization system for the log sorter that was

damaged as well

The Jordan operation at Mt Gilead comprises

two green mills an older large log sawmill with

two carriage lines and a small log mill that

was modernized in 2010 As well the company

has several dry kilns and two planer lines at

this site The old merchandizer was a Bowlin

system with USNRrsquos LASAR scanning For the

new merchandizing line Jordan chose a USNR

lineal Smart TriCam triple zone scanning system

combined with USNR Bucking optimization and the

mechanical portion was supplied by Price LogPro

Tom Van Horn is Jordanrsquos production manager for

the green end and he commented ldquoWe feel that

USNR does a very good job of scanningrdquo The other

reason Jordan chose the Smart TriCam system was

that it made the merchandizing system compatible

with the small log mill The merchandizing project

came on the heels of a recent carriage optimization

controls upgrade of which Tom related ldquoWe were

very pleased with that which gave USNR a leg up for

the next projectrdquo The new merchandizing line feeds

Jordanrsquos small log mill and supplements logs to the

large log mill

As an interim solution while the mill was waiting

for the new systems that would replace what was

ravaged in the fire Tom said ldquoWe have a 30rdquo

Cambio debarker that we keep as a spare and we

retrofitted the Cambio to replace the Nicholson

(debarker) We bypassed the merchandizing

area and sent logs to the sorting line and cut

them up with the manual trouble saw in front of

the debarkerrdquo The mill adjusted its operation

by scaling back the small log line because they

After fire forced an investment in

a new log merchandizer Jordan

Lumber is pleased with the new

technology that offers much

improved log quality production

and flexibility

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 3

Each scan zone consists of three Smart TriCam sensors situated in a ldquoCrdquo configuration

The new system has a tipple underneath

the saws that allows the operator to drop

center defect away

couldnrsquot get enough logs to it and double-shifted

the large log mill 6 daysweek to achieve the

necessary production levels Tom explained ldquoThe

insurance company would have paid us for most of

the lost production anyway but we felt it was better

to keep our employees working and also to keep a

steady flow of lumber to our customersrdquo

New technology The new merchandizing system at Jordan uses

USNRrsquos first triple-zone scanner configuration for

this type of application This layout was dictated

by the allowable space that existed between the

debarker and the bucking saws

Glen Untereiner USNRrsquos project manager in

charge of the optimization component for this

project explains the reasoning behind the layout of

the optimization portion ldquoMultiple scan zones allow

us to shorten up the conveyance that is required to

complete a full scan of each stem As stems exit

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Multiple scan zones (3 here) allow for a shorter conveyance to complete a full scan of each stem

1 2

3

the debarker they travel lineally along a conveyor

through three scan zones Each scan zone consists

of three Smart TriCam sensors situated in a ldquoCrdquo

configuration The downstream scan zone collects

data from the lead end of the stems the middle scan

zone from the middle of the stems and the upstream

zone from the trailing end of the stemsrdquo With this

configuration the scanning system can handle stems

up to 65rsquo long and the scan is complete before each

stem is swept toward the bucking saws

Glen further explained ldquoThe scanning system

operates at 60 Hz which means that 60 times a

second the system captures a cross section of the

piece That scan data is used along with encoder

data to build a 3D model of the stem and the

optimizer uses that model to fit log products that

can be bucked from the stem that are based on

the highest log valuerdquo For example the optimizer

determines whether it recovers more value to keep a

20rsquo long log with some sweep or cut it into two 10rsquo

long logs that are straighter Glen continued ldquoWe

also use the scanning and optimization to identify

defective sections within the stem such as sharp

kinks and large diameter variations The PLC will

control the machine to chop out the defective section

and drop the piece out to the chipper for immediate

disposal This allows the system to send only useful

sawlogs on to the log sorting systemrdquo

quality production and flexibility The Jordan mill buys some logs that are pre-cut to

length in the bush and the new optimization and

controls systems allow for those pieces to be run

along the conveyor through to the log sorter area

bypassing the bucking saws Downstream of the log

merchandizer area larger logs of the right quality for

the carriage are directed to the large log mill while

smaller more uniform logs go to the small log mill

The USNR Bucking optimization Smart TriCam

system combined with the new mechanical supply

offers more capability than the old merchandizer The

new merchandizing line is designed to automatically

remove flared butts center defects and end pulp

(stem that gets too small)

Tom explains ldquoThe old system always did a

lilypad or butt flare cut off The optimization system

wasnrsquot capable of doing it automatically so it

required a manual override This system can detect it

and make decisions on how much it needs to cut to

remove the flare at the buttrdquo

ldquoThe way USNR has laid out the system

those decisions are made automatically and

it was integrated right into the handlingrdquo

He went on to say that the new system has a tipple

underneath the saws that allows the operator to drop

center defect away directly to the vibrating conveyor

that goes to the chipper Tom said ldquoSo if we get a

really sweepy area where there was some type of

abnormality in the tree the merchandizer can drop

that defect outrdquo This was something the old system

was not capable of doing

ldquoThat tipple system also allows us to remove end

pulp off the top of the stemrdquo Tom explained further

that the mill can now bring in a range of smaller

diameter stems If Jordan wants to allow down to

only a 5-12rdquo diameter log into the small log mill

they can take off the smaller diameter top and drop

it out to go to the chipper With the old system they

had to run it through the bucking system to cut it into

8rsquo or 10rsquo logs convey it out with the good logs run

it through the sorting system have the sorter drop

it out and the loaders bring it back around to the

chipper deck It created a lot of extra handling ldquoThe

ldquoThat tipple system also allows us to

remove end pulp off the top of the stemrdquo

way USNR has laid out the system those decisions

are made automatically and it was integrated right

into the handling with the automatic tippling system

underneath the sawsrdquo

The USNR log merchandizing system is set up to

optimize for the downstream equipment in the mill

For example it takes into account the capability of

downstream equipment to curve saw or cut side boards

and if the mill is looking for timbers or certain cant

sizes The database is set up based on what the mill

is trying to produce with the equipment configurations

that are downstream of the merchandizing system

results Tom further described the capability of the new

system compared with the old ldquoWe are running at

about 70 of its capacity At that level it will provide

100 of the logs we need for the small log mill

and we can supplement 20-30 of the logs that we

need for our large log mill running the same hours

ldquoCompared with the old merchandizer we

have probably improved throughput from

five to ten percentrdquo

With this configuration the scanning system can handle stems up to 65rsquo long and the scan is

complete before each stem is swept toward the bucking saws

that the small log mill runs In a 10 hour shift at the

merchandizer it will supply a 10 hour shift at the

small log mill and it will also provide 2-3 hours of

production for the old large log sawmillrdquo He also

said that the old system would supply enough logs

to keep the small log mill running so that extra

20-30 for the large log mill is over and above

what the old merchandizing system would do Tom

commented ldquoBut I do feel this system has more

capacity than that 70 of the merchandizerrsquos output

is all that the log sorting line and downstream

equipment can handle to take away The bottleneck

now is the log sorting linerdquo

ldquoCompared with the old merchandizer I would say

we have probably improved throughput 5-10 The

recovery is probably a little better By improving the

log quality it improves the production through the

small log mill Wersquore doing a better job of getting

rid of flares and crooks so the quality of the log

is better Helps recovery a little bit but it greatly

improves the uptime of the small log millrdquo

strong company strong team The Jordan team consisted of Tom Van Horn who

acted as the millrsquos project manager and process

control manager along with his role as greenside

production manager Mark Overcash is the

electrical manager who oversaw the installation

and connection of all the electrical systems Justin

Davey is a senior technician and he handled

the controls system for the log sorting line and

interfaced it with the USNR-supplied optimization

component Mark King as mechanical manager

assisted in overseeing the mechanical installation

and start-up Also on the team was James Hallstead

the Mt Gilead mill manager

Tom describes Jordan Lumber as being a

progressive operation that has invested in a number

of upgrades and new capital projects over the past

ldquoBy improving the log quality it improves

the production through the small log mill

Wersquore doing a better job of getting rid of

flares and crooks so the quality of the log

is betterrdquo

several years He explained that the Jordan family

has a firm commitment to the Mt Gilead region

the company has been on the same site for over

70 years and is run by the third generation of the

Jordan family With so much invested Jordan Lumber

aims to be a leader among its wood processing

counterparts in the country and in the world Jordan

Lumber has acquired a solid base of technologically

advanced high yield equipment and is now planning

its next project to add further versatility to its range

of products

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 5

USNR log line innovations cHEcK out tHE LatESt LoG LinE dESiGnS FRom uSnR USNR has been in the business of offering primary Extended Length infeed (ELi) With over 20 years of production and more than

log breakdown lines for many decades From 100 installations worldwide USNRrsquos ELI system has

simple to complex our designs have run the gamut Proven piece counts of 18+ logsmin proven appeal and reliability Our patented slew

and wersquove installed primary lines in most wood Feed speeds up to 650 fpm skew and tilt (SST) technology delivers unparalleled

processing regions worldwide Following are three Skew slew and tilt capability for ultimate positioning accuracy for four-sided cant applications

of our recent layout offerings that meet todayrsquos positioning accuracy on large or small log lines or is also available

requirements for high speed log breakdown Small log and large log applications without the tilt option for two-sided canting

SL3000 LoG bREaKdoWn SyStEm

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

ScannER

ScanninG convEyoR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

bottom HEad SidE HEadS FEEdRoLL

moduLE top HEad moduLE

cant tRanSFER convEyoR

cantER

pGLR ScannER (optional)

This layout is installed at Stimson Lumber Tillamook OR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

LoG LoadinG convEyoR auto-Rotation ScanninG convEyoR poSitioninG inFEEd

cantER cant tuRnER

anGLE RoLLcaSE

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

He went on to say that the new system has a tipple

underneath the saws that allows the operator to drop

center defect away directly to the vibrating conveyor

that goes to the chipper Tom said ldquoSo if we get a

really sweepy area where there was some type of

abnormality in the tree the merchandizer can drop

that defect outrdquo This was something the old system

was not capable of doing

ldquoThat tipple system also allows us to remove end

pulp off the top of the stemrdquo Tom explained further

that the mill can now bring in a range of smaller

diameter stems If Jordan wants to allow down to

only a 5-12rdquo diameter log into the small log mill

they can take off the smaller diameter top and drop

it out to go to the chipper With the old system they

had to run it through the bucking system to cut it into

8rsquo or 10rsquo logs convey it out with the good logs run

it through the sorting system have the sorter drop

it out and the loaders bring it back around to the

chipper deck It created a lot of extra handling ldquoThe

ldquoThat tipple system also allows us to

remove end pulp off the top of the stemrdquo

way USNR has laid out the system those decisions

are made automatically and it was integrated right

into the handling with the automatic tippling system

underneath the sawsrdquo

The USNR log merchandizing system is set up to

optimize for the downstream equipment in the mill

For example it takes into account the capability of

downstream equipment to curve saw or cut side boards

and if the mill is looking for timbers or certain cant

sizes The database is set up based on what the mill

is trying to produce with the equipment configurations

that are downstream of the merchandizing system

results Tom further described the capability of the new

system compared with the old ldquoWe are running at

about 70 of its capacity At that level it will provide

100 of the logs we need for the small log mill

and we can supplement 20-30 of the logs that we

need for our large log mill running the same hours

ldquoCompared with the old merchandizer we

have probably improved throughput from

five to ten percentrdquo

With this configuration the scanning system can handle stems up to 65rsquo long and the scan is

complete before each stem is swept toward the bucking saws

that the small log mill runs In a 10 hour shift at the

merchandizer it will supply a 10 hour shift at the

small log mill and it will also provide 2-3 hours of

production for the old large log sawmillrdquo He also

said that the old system would supply enough logs

to keep the small log mill running so that extra

20-30 for the large log mill is over and above

what the old merchandizing system would do Tom

commented ldquoBut I do feel this system has more

capacity than that 70 of the merchandizerrsquos output

is all that the log sorting line and downstream

equipment can handle to take away The bottleneck

now is the log sorting linerdquo

ldquoCompared with the old merchandizer I would say

we have probably improved throughput 5-10 The

recovery is probably a little better By improving the

log quality it improves the production through the

small log mill Wersquore doing a better job of getting

rid of flares and crooks so the quality of the log

is better Helps recovery a little bit but it greatly

improves the uptime of the small log millrdquo

strong company strong team The Jordan team consisted of Tom Van Horn who

acted as the millrsquos project manager and process

control manager along with his role as greenside

production manager Mark Overcash is the

electrical manager who oversaw the installation

and connection of all the electrical systems Justin

Davey is a senior technician and he handled

the controls system for the log sorting line and

interfaced it with the USNR-supplied optimization

component Mark King as mechanical manager

assisted in overseeing the mechanical installation

and start-up Also on the team was James Hallstead

the Mt Gilead mill manager

Tom describes Jordan Lumber as being a

progressive operation that has invested in a number

of upgrades and new capital projects over the past

ldquoBy improving the log quality it improves

the production through the small log mill

Wersquore doing a better job of getting rid of

flares and crooks so the quality of the log

is betterrdquo

several years He explained that the Jordan family

has a firm commitment to the Mt Gilead region

the company has been on the same site for over

70 years and is run by the third generation of the

Jordan family With so much invested Jordan Lumber

aims to be a leader among its wood processing

counterparts in the country and in the world Jordan

Lumber has acquired a solid base of technologically

advanced high yield equipment and is now planning

its next project to add further versatility to its range

of products

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 5

USNR log line innovations cHEcK out tHE LatESt LoG LinE dESiGnS FRom uSnR USNR has been in the business of offering primary Extended Length infeed (ELi) With over 20 years of production and more than

log breakdown lines for many decades From 100 installations worldwide USNRrsquos ELI system has

simple to complex our designs have run the gamut Proven piece counts of 18+ logsmin proven appeal and reliability Our patented slew

and wersquove installed primary lines in most wood Feed speeds up to 650 fpm skew and tilt (SST) technology delivers unparalleled

processing regions worldwide Following are three Skew slew and tilt capability for ultimate positioning accuracy for four-sided cant applications

of our recent layout offerings that meet todayrsquos positioning accuracy on large or small log lines or is also available

requirements for high speed log breakdown Small log and large log applications without the tilt option for two-sided canting

SL3000 LoG bREaKdoWn SyStEm

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

ScannER

ScanninG convEyoR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

bottom HEad SidE HEadS FEEdRoLL

moduLE top HEad moduLE

cant tRanSFER convEyoR

cantER

pGLR ScannER (optional)

This layout is installed at Stimson Lumber Tillamook OR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

LoG LoadinG convEyoR auto-Rotation ScanninG convEyoR poSitioninG inFEEd

cantER cant tuRnER

anGLE RoLLcaSE

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

USNR log line innovations cHEcK out tHE LatESt LoG LinE dESiGnS FRom uSnR USNR has been in the business of offering primary Extended Length infeed (ELi) With over 20 years of production and more than

log breakdown lines for many decades From 100 installations worldwide USNRrsquos ELI system has

simple to complex our designs have run the gamut Proven piece counts of 18+ logsmin proven appeal and reliability Our patented slew

and wersquove installed primary lines in most wood Feed speeds up to 650 fpm skew and tilt (SST) technology delivers unparalleled

processing regions worldwide Following are three Skew slew and tilt capability for ultimate positioning accuracy for four-sided cant applications

of our recent layout offerings that meet todayrsquos positioning accuracy on large or small log lines or is also available

requirements for high speed log breakdown Small log and large log applications without the tilt option for two-sided canting

SL3000 LoG bREaKdoWn SyStEm

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

ScannER

ScanninG convEyoR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

EXtEndEd LEnGtH inFEEd

bottom HEad SidE HEadS FEEdRoLL

moduLE top HEad moduLE

cant tRanSFER convEyoR

cantER

pGLR ScannER (optional)

This layout is installed at Stimson Lumber Tillamook OR

ScannER ScannER LoG tuRnER

LoG LoadinG convEyoR auto-Rotation ScanninG convEyoR poSitioninG inFEEd

cantER cant tuRnER

anGLE RoLLcaSE

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

With the ELI layout shown below the logs are

scanned for the best orientation to achieve

the highest recovery This mill chose to have

a Precision Geometric Log Rotation (PGLR)

system installed to monitor and correct the log

rotation in real time (Read more on scanning and

optimization on the next page) Once turned the

logs are positioned via the skew slew and tilt (SST)

capability of the infeed section that can move the

log in both vertical and horizontal planes Then

two more scanners verify the logrsquos position as

the infeed orients it prior to breakdown the first

scanner measures the latter half of the log while

the second scanner measures the first half before

any actual processing takes place

This line is a 4-sided canter configuration The

log is fed through the profiling canter section where

it is first chipped with profiling bottom heads then

chipped on both sides and finally chipped with

profiling top heads Four-sided canting is used

where the mill chooses to straight saw their logs as

opposed to curve sawing Mills that choose 4-sided

canting have logs that tend to be straighter with

less sweep so curve sawing is not deemed to be a

requirement for any appreciable uplift in recovery

The ELI layout shown below is somewhat unique

in that the mill wanted two quad arbor sawboxes with

circular saws to take off sideboards ahead of the VDA

gang A common practice of many mills is to utilize

bandmills for this purpose

The sawboxes each have a pivoting top arbor saw

that swings down in front of the bottom saw and cuts

the top part of the log while the bottom saw cuts the

remainder Speed is the advantage with this type of

breakdown as it can cut faster than a bandmill

The pivoting top arbor design balances the cut

between the two saws so each saw is required to cut

less thus allowing the machine to cut faster For

example an 8rdquo log can be cut at the same speed as

a single arbor saw cutting a 4rdquo log Balancing the cut

This large log ELI line (above and below) is installed at Carrier Lumber in Prince George BC

also fills the gullets therefore minimizing the saw step Logs that are smaller than 14rdquo are processed through

or match line This style of breakdown is typically the first sawbox with the capability to take off four

used for smaller logs but the Carrier mill also thought sideboards using thinner kerf saws and larger logs go

it was a good design for its large log line on through to the second sawbox with the capability

nEW 4-SidEd cantinG LoG bREaKdoWn SyStEm

boaRd SEpaRatoR boaRd SEpaRatoR SaWboX SaWboX

This layout is installed at Carrier Lumber Prince George BC

vda GanG

ScannER

tuRninG RoLLS cEntERinG RoLLS

SidE cHippER

top amp bottom cHippER

vERticaL FEEd RoLLS

pRoFiLER

SaWboX

SidE boaRd SEpaRatoR

pRoFiLER vSa GanG This layout will be installed at a new greenfield mill in Russia in late 2012

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 7

The SL3000 Log Breakdown line is installed

at Stimson Lumber Tillamook OR (above and

below) Below shows the log being rescanned

after it was turned and positioned

to take off six sideboards using thicker kerf saws

After each sawbox sideboards are separated off and

routed to an optimized edger The remaining 4-sided

cant is processed through the double arbor gang with

resulting lumber directed to the optimized trim line

SL3000 Log Breakdown System

Compact fast amp accurate simpler than an ELI

Scans first for the turn then rescans for final chip

head positioning

Integrated reciprocating quad roll log turning

Slew and skew technology and chip head

positioning ensures optimal recovery

Can operate at 600 fpm 24 pieces per minute

Accommodates logs up to 30rdquo diameter

USNR recently redesigned the SL3000 Log Breakdown

system creating a hybrid system that combines

some of the best features of related designs (See

the layout on the previous page) This machine is

compact fast and accurate it is capable of operating

at 600 fpm and processing 24 pieces per minute

The attributes that make this design unique are

that it is shorter and simpler than an extended length

infeed it operates at high speeds and is extremely

accurate This configuration was chosen at Stimson

Lumber because of its proven design for positioning

accuracy and to maintain control of the log through

the cutting tools there is no transition into the

canter so there is limited opportunity for the log to

lose position prior to processing This design will

handle small to medium sized logs ranging up to

30rdquo diameter The resulting 2-sided cants can be

processed by a curve sawing gang downstream

At the Stimson mill the USNR supply includes

the log feeder positioned at the last step of the

log loader to facilitate precise gap management

between logs Once loaded on the vee-flight chain

each log is scanned for defects turned skewed to

position thumped on a sharp chain and a final scan

is performed before processing minus all within a very

short distance After the first scan a reciprocating

quad roll log turner actuates the turn solution

Then the positioning infeed takes over the final log

position adjustments by skewing the log end to

end This feature offers a big advantage allowing the

line to position for specific log defects to achieve

maximum recovery

The skew is accomplished with two sets of

centering rolls fitted with linear positioning

cylinders One moves the front end of the log left

or right the other moves the back end left or right

Once the log is in position the overhead pressrolls

come down and thump the log onto the sharp chain

Then it is scanned again and the system has the

capability to move the chipping heads to make

further adjustments before processing

Currently there are two installations of this new

design operating in the Pacific Northwest US

New 4-Sided Canting Log Breakdown

Designed for compact fast and accurate straight

sawing applications

Feed speeds up to 700 fpm

Accommodates logs up to 30rdquo diameter

USNR has a major new development in the works

for primary breakdown in a compact 4-sided canter

it produces cants that are straight sawn (See the

layout on the previous page) A benefit of this design

is that it will minimize snipe that is inherent in chip-

n-saw style 4-sided canters The first installation will

be at a Russian mill later this year

Once scanned and turned the infeed section has

the capability to tilt the log for improved recovery It

does not skew or slew so is simpler and shorter than

the infeed of an ELI

With this new design the sides are chipped off

while the log is impaled on the sharp chain The

sides are then held by guided vertical feedroll

modules and the top and bottom are chipped off

upstream of profiling heads and a horizontal single-

arbor sawbox that removes finished side boards

The side boards are separated off of the center cant

and it is profiled once again upstream of the vertical

single-arbor gang that produces the finished boards

ready for trimming

Unique to this design is its conical chipping

heads (see image right) Conical heads allow the

mill to use finishing knives for a smoother finish

which is typical European styling as the majority of

lumber is sold rough sawn and dried

This new design is applicable for any mill where

curve sawing is not required It will handle up to 30rdquo

diameter logs is similar in length to the SL3000

system and offers speeds up to 700 fpm

Log line alternatives Log size Space required Rescan 4-2-sided

canting Curve

sawing Edging

required

ELI medlrg moderate yes 42 optional optional

SL3000 smlmed smallest yes 2 yes optional

4-Sided Canting smllrg moderate optional 4 no optional

Some differentiators may vary depending on the application and the millrsquos preferences

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 20128

Making it all work USNRrsquos primary breakdown machines use the

MillExpert optimization platform with Smart

TriCamtrade lineal scanning as the base offering An

alternative scanning solution uses LPL-E sensors

for maximum data density on log breakdown

applications This system utilizes the precise

scan data collected during the first scan to create

a dense 3D model of each log MillExpertrsquos Log

Turner Optimizer and Log Optimizer work together

for optimal turning and positioning to achieve the

most valuable breakdown solution

USNR offers a valuable option in the Precision Geometric Log Rotation (PGLR) system The PGLR

scanning system is located at the log turner machine

section It monitors and corrects the log rotation

process in real time to increase recovery by reducing

log rotation error typically reduced by 50 or more

The PGLR system utilizes the same high-resolution

Smart TriCam 3D sensors as is used at the primary

breakdown log scanner PGLR can be installed with a

new MillExpert optimized primary breakdown system

or as an addition to an existing system

For real-time process monitoring and trending

USNR offers the Turn Detector and System Quality Inspector (SQI) The Turn Detector

compares images of the log before and after the

turner to measure the actual turn error on every

log The SQI provides trending reports comparing

the predicted and actual positioning and cutting of

the log SQI receives the optimized log image and

solution from the optimizer as well as log scan

data from just upstream of the chippers or cant

scan data from the cant outfeed The SQI program

compares the predicted data to the actual log or cant

characteristics then calculates and reports

any detectable positioning or cutting errors in

the system

Turn Detector and SQI allow for faster initial

system tuning feedback on overall system

performance and are long-term tools to predict

Conical chipping heads

maintenance requirements Depending on the

application and configuration of the system the Turn

Detector and SQI software can often use data from

existing scanning systems so additional scanners

may not be required

Associated products USNR offers a comprehensive list of related products

for primary breakdown lines that runs the gamut from

end to end Following is a list of related products

step feeders

bandmill headrigs

carriages

infeed systems

sharp chains

small log systems

log turners

cant turners

slabbers

canters

Check out the next issue of Millwide Insider where

we will describe the log line sections and options in

more detail

When you are planning the next investment for

your millrsquos primary end please contact us for an

evaluation of what our designs can offer Contact us

today at 800BUYUSNR +3602258767

or infousnrcom

SIDE CHIPPERS TOP amp BOTTOM CHIPPERS

PROFILER

QUAD ARBOR SAWBOX

SIDE BOARD SEPARATOR

PROFILER

VSA GANG

NEW 4-SIDED CANTING LOG BREAKDOWN SYSTEM minus BREAKDOWN SECTIONS

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 9

The SL3000 Log Breakdown line is installed

at Stimson Lumber Tillamook OR (above and

below) Below shows the log being rescanned

after it was turned and positioned

to take off six sideboards using thicker kerf saws

After each sawbox sideboards are separated off and

routed to an optimized edger The remaining 4-sided

cant is processed through the double arbor gang with

resulting lumber directed to the optimized trim line

SL3000 Log Breakdown System

Compact fast amp accurate simpler than an ELI

Scans first for the turn then rescans for final chip

head positioning

Integrated reciprocating quad roll log turning

Slew and skew technology and chip head

positioning ensures optimal recovery

Can operate at 600 fpm 24 pieces per minute

Accommodates logs up to 30rdquo diameter

USNR recently redesigned the SL3000 Log Breakdown

system creating a hybrid system that combines

some of the best features of related designs (See

the layout on the previous page) This machine is

compact fast and accurate it is capable of operating

at 600 fpm and processing 24 pieces per minute

The attributes that make this design unique are

that it is shorter and simpler than an extended length

infeed it operates at high speeds and is extremely

accurate This configuration was chosen at Stimson

Lumber because of its proven design for positioning

accuracy and to maintain control of the log through

the cutting tools there is no transition into the

canter so there is limited opportunity for the log to

lose position prior to processing This design will

handle small to medium sized logs ranging up to

30rdquo diameter The resulting 2-sided cants can be

processed by a curve sawing gang downstream

At the Stimson mill the USNR supply includes

the log feeder positioned at the last step of the

log loader to facilitate precise gap management

between logs Once loaded on the vee-flight chain

each log is scanned for defects turned skewed to

position thumped on a sharp chain and a final scan

is performed before processing minus all within a very

short distance After the first scan a reciprocating

quad roll log turner actuates the turn solution

Then the positioning infeed takes over the final log

position adjustments by skewing the log end to

end This feature offers a big advantage allowing the

line to position for specific log defects to achieve

maximum recovery

The skew is accomplished with two sets of

centering rolls fitted with linear positioning

cylinders One moves the front end of the log left

or right the other moves the back end left or right

Once the log is in position the overhead pressrolls

come down and thump the log onto the sharp chain

Then it is scanned again and the system has the

capability to move the chipping heads to make

further adjustments before processing

Currently there are two installations of this new

design operating in the Pacific Northwest US

New 4-Sided Canting Log Breakdown

Designed for compact fast and accurate straight

sawing applications

Feed speeds up to 700 fpm

Accommodates logs up to 30rdquo diameter

USNR has a major new development in the works

for primary breakdown in a compact 4-sided canter

it produces cants that are straight sawn (See the

layout on the previous page) A benefit of this design

is that it will minimize snipe that is inherent in chip-

n-saw style 4-sided canters The first installation will

be at a Russian mill later this year

Once scanned and turned the infeed section has

the capability to tilt the log for improved recovery It

does not skew or slew so is simpler and shorter than

the infeed of an ELI

With this new design the sides are chipped off

while the log is impaled on the sharp chain The

sides are then held by guided vertical feedroll

modules and the top and bottom are chipped off

upstream of profiling heads and a horizontal single-

arbor sawbox that removes finished side boards

The side boards are separated off of the center cant

and it is profiled once again upstream of the vertical

single-arbor gang that produces the finished boards

ready for trimming

Unique to this design is its conical chipping

heads (see image right) Conical heads allow the

mill to use finishing knives for a smoother finish

which is typical European styling as the majority of

lumber is sold rough sawn and dried

This new design is applicable for any mill where

curve sawing is not required It will handle up to 30rdquo

diameter logs is similar in length to the SL3000

system and offers speeds up to 700 fpm

Log line alternatives Log size Space required Rescan 4-2-sided

canting Curve

sawing Edging

required

ELI medlrg moderate yes 42 optional optional

SL3000 smlmed smallest yes 2 yes optional

4-Sided Canting smllrg moderate optional 4 no optional

Some differentiators may vary depending on the application and the millrsquos preferences

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 20128

Making it all work USNRrsquos primary breakdown machines use the

MillExpert optimization platform with Smart

TriCamtrade lineal scanning as the base offering An

alternative scanning solution uses LPL-E sensors

for maximum data density on log breakdown

applications This system utilizes the precise

scan data collected during the first scan to create

a dense 3D model of each log MillExpertrsquos Log

Turner Optimizer and Log Optimizer work together

for optimal turning and positioning to achieve the

most valuable breakdown solution

USNR offers a valuable option in the Precision Geometric Log Rotation (PGLR) system The PGLR

scanning system is located at the log turner machine

section It monitors and corrects the log rotation

process in real time to increase recovery by reducing

log rotation error typically reduced by 50 or more

The PGLR system utilizes the same high-resolution

Smart TriCam 3D sensors as is used at the primary

breakdown log scanner PGLR can be installed with a

new MillExpert optimized primary breakdown system

or as an addition to an existing system

For real-time process monitoring and trending

USNR offers the Turn Detector and System Quality Inspector (SQI) The Turn Detector

compares images of the log before and after the

turner to measure the actual turn error on every

log The SQI provides trending reports comparing

the predicted and actual positioning and cutting of

the log SQI receives the optimized log image and

solution from the optimizer as well as log scan

data from just upstream of the chippers or cant

scan data from the cant outfeed The SQI program

compares the predicted data to the actual log or cant

characteristics then calculates and reports

any detectable positioning or cutting errors in

the system

Turn Detector and SQI allow for faster initial

system tuning feedback on overall system

performance and are long-term tools to predict

Conical chipping heads

maintenance requirements Depending on the

application and configuration of the system the Turn

Detector and SQI software can often use data from

existing scanning systems so additional scanners

may not be required

Associated products USNR offers a comprehensive list of related products

for primary breakdown lines that runs the gamut from

end to end Following is a list of related products

step feeders

bandmill headrigs

carriages

infeed systems

sharp chains

small log systems

log turners

cant turners

slabbers

canters

Check out the next issue of Millwide Insider where

we will describe the log line sections and options in

more detail

When you are planning the next investment for

your millrsquos primary end please contact us for an

evaluation of what our designs can offer Contact us

today at 800BUYUSNR +3602258767

or infousnrcom

SIDE CHIPPERS TOP amp BOTTOM CHIPPERS

PROFILER

QUAD ARBOR SAWBOX

SIDE BOARD SEPARATOR

PROFILER

VSA GANG

NEW 4-SIDED CANTING LOG BREAKDOWN SYSTEM minus BREAKDOWN SECTIONS

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 9

Making it all work USNRrsquos primary breakdown machines use the

MillExpert optimization platform with Smart

TriCamtrade lineal scanning as the base offering An

alternative scanning solution uses LPL-E sensors

for maximum data density on log breakdown

applications This system utilizes the precise

scan data collected during the first scan to create

a dense 3D model of each log MillExpertrsquos Log

Turner Optimizer and Log Optimizer work together

for optimal turning and positioning to achieve the

most valuable breakdown solution

USNR offers a valuable option in the Precision Geometric Log Rotation (PGLR) system The PGLR

scanning system is located at the log turner machine

section It monitors and corrects the log rotation

process in real time to increase recovery by reducing

log rotation error typically reduced by 50 or more

The PGLR system utilizes the same high-resolution

Smart TriCam 3D sensors as is used at the primary

breakdown log scanner PGLR can be installed with a

new MillExpert optimized primary breakdown system

or as an addition to an existing system

For real-time process monitoring and trending

USNR offers the Turn Detector and System Quality Inspector (SQI) The Turn Detector

compares images of the log before and after the

turner to measure the actual turn error on every

log The SQI provides trending reports comparing

the predicted and actual positioning and cutting of

the log SQI receives the optimized log image and

solution from the optimizer as well as log scan

data from just upstream of the chippers or cant

scan data from the cant outfeed The SQI program

compares the predicted data to the actual log or cant

characteristics then calculates and reports

any detectable positioning or cutting errors in

the system

Turn Detector and SQI allow for faster initial

system tuning feedback on overall system

performance and are long-term tools to predict

Conical chipping heads

maintenance requirements Depending on the

application and configuration of the system the Turn

Detector and SQI software can often use data from

existing scanning systems so additional scanners

may not be required

Associated products USNR offers a comprehensive list of related products

for primary breakdown lines that runs the gamut from

end to end Following is a list of related products

step feeders

bandmill headrigs

carriages

infeed systems

sharp chains

small log systems

log turners

cant turners

slabbers

canters

Check out the next issue of Millwide Insider where

we will describe the log line sections and options in

more detail

When you are planning the next investment for

your millrsquos primary end please contact us for an

evaluation of what our designs can offer Contact us

today at 800BUYUSNR +3602258767

or infousnrcom

SIDE CHIPPERS TOP amp BOTTOM CHIPPERS

PROFILER

QUAD ARBOR SAWBOX

SIDE BOARD SEPARATOR

PROFILER

VSA GANG

NEW 4-SIDED CANTING LOG BREAKDOWN SYSTEM minus BREAKDOWN SECTIONS

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 9

NEW TOOLS

Bin 61rsquos boards are dispersed

Bin 61 lowers and live bin walls release

mobile control MyMill

USNR iNtRodUceS NeW mobility toolS FoR yoUR mill West Fraserrsquos Joyce LA mill is

the first to implement a radical

new concept for machine control

that puts the tools into the hands

of personnel via mobile devices

running USNRrsquos new software

application MyMill HMI We believe

this is the wave of the future for

our industry

MyMilltrade is a new software suite developed by

USNR that enables mill personnel to interact with

mill equipment using mobile devices MyMill

HMI is an application within the MyMill suite

that replicates in a mobile device all of the

functionality that is typically available through a

stationary HMI touchscreen

USNR recently deployed the MyMill HMI

application on a small fleet of iPads and iPods

as part of the installation of a new 70-bin sorter

at West Fraserrsquos mill in Joyce LA The mill was

initially reluctant to invest in a product that seemed

so beyond the norm for their environment but they

ultimately agreed to give the technology a try The

rest as they say is history mill personnel are

routinely finding new ways to use MyMill HMI to

perform their job functions more efficiently and

safely often for tasks never anticipated by USNRrsquos

development team

When you think of people working in a wood

processing plant you likely donrsquot think of them

using iPads to do their job USNR believes that

mobile control devices like iPads and iPods will

soon become tools of the trade The new reality

is that these devices have found their way into

other industrial environments recently with many

benefits and that is why USNR was eager to

introduce this mobile technology into the wood

processing realm

Imagine having the freedom to move about the

mill carrying with you the tools and information you

need to do your job from wherever you happen to be

Not only can you be more productive but you will

also be more efficient Processing corrections are

much faster resulting in improvements to recovery

and value of the final product

First installation Gary Milhollen mill manager at the West Fraser

Joyce operation is a believer in the benefits of the

MyMill mobile interface to control the millrsquos new 70-

bin pusher lug sorter He commented ldquoItrsquos reliable

and we donrsquot have to have someone up there on the

sorter letting down the bays conventionallyrdquo He has

an iPad in his office that he uses to monitor what is

happening at the sorter while the millrsquos planer mill

superintendent James Austin chose to have an iPod

for the same purpose

10 Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

To meet the Joyce millrsquos requirements USNR

supplied 5 mobile devices 2 iPads and 3 iPods that

are loaded with the MyMill interface software These

devices completely replace the 11 consoles that

would have been needed in a conventional supply

Also included is a full-size HMI screen located at the

stacker operatorrsquos area and another in the control

room The sorter operator carries an iPad and is able

to control all of the sorter functionality remotely

The sorter operator can choose which bins to

dump in several modes

Full auto ndash the system selects bins in ascending

or descending order

Selectable auto ndash operator selects bins to dump

and sets dump order

Manual ndash operator controls bin equipment and

floor chains directly

To perform a function such as jogging the discharge

deck the operator must hold his finger on a button

on the screen until the desired jog is accomplished

If he removes his finger the deck stops

The sorter operator often finds it is more

convenient to dump a bin while he is at the floor

chain level where he can also manage the discharge

decks He has the ability to discharge any number

of bins while standing adjacent to the floor chains

rather than having to be at one of the consoles on

the walkway above This also improves package

staging to the stacker The system can be monitored

by the stacker operator the QC technician the

sorter supervisor and anyone else who carries one

of the MyMill interface devices

Safety For West Fraser safety was a concern with the use of

the devices Using a mobile device with the MyMill

interface is actually much safer for sorter operation

than the use of a stationary console that is typically

mounted at the top of the bins Mobility allows

the operator maintenance or service personnel

the capability to actuate any aspects of the sorter

operation from the location that is most convenient

for dumping a bin clearing a jam changing out a

valve etc They do not need to rely on the exchange

of messages with another worker who is at the

console or HMI and controlling the operation

With MyMill you can be in the optimum location

for what you need to do and if lock-outs are

required you can verify that they are in place before

proceeding Some personnel may be tempted

to skip locking out a machine for a ldquosimplerdquo fix

because of the extra trips back and forth to the

console but putting the console in his hands

eliminates that danger

If communications from a device are lost even

momentarily the PLC immediately disregards all

inputs from that device That way if there should be

a drop in the signal that device cannot inadvertently

control the sorterrsquos functions

The MyMill interface offers an abundance of

real time data in the palm of the hand

troubleshooting made easy John Jacques USNR project manager for the

West Fraser project commented on the ease of

troubleshooting with the mobile functionality

ldquoDuring commissioning (of the sorter) all our field

service personnel loved the mobile functionality

because they could take an iPad or iPod and actuate

the bins diverters and the live bin walls without

having to go to an electrician or get someone else

to actuate them at the console So it really made

troubleshooting a lot easierrdquo

message center The mobile devices offer an abundance of real time

data in the palm of the hand Not only do they provide

mobile machine control they also provide a powerful

communications tool so that anyone with a device can

tell at a glance the status of any of the functions of the

sorter and of its components One aspect that the West

Fraser personnel appreciate is that from one worker

to another the devices provide reliable information

and messages through the message center Personnel

can create and view messages and from one shift to

another communication about current issues is easily

accessed without having to leave handwritten notes

Wireless access range The MyMill system operates on a dedicated wireless

infrastructure on a secure in-plant network The

wireless access point allows a range of up to 700

feet so a whole mill could be networked with a single

wireless access point and several repeaters

The stationary HMI screens and PDAs running the

MyMill interface access the PLC independently and

provide the same machine control functionality The

difference is the mobility of the PDAs and the mill

wide accessibility to actuate or monitor any number

of machine centers

the future USNRrsquos Larry Chudyk senior controls engineer

led the development team for the MyMill interface

system He sums up where USNR sees the future

of this new tool ldquoWersquove really just scratched the

surface of what is possible with the installation of

the MyMill HMI at the Joyce mill This application

will change the way we control processing operations

in the futurerdquo

The usefulness of the MyMill suite in the

mill environment is nearly as boundless as the

imagination USNR is pleased to bring these new

tools of the trade to the wood processing industry

and we sincerely appreciate the trust our customers

place in us to take on new concepts

For more information about the use of MyMill

mobile interface software in your mill please

contact us at 800BUYUSNR +3602258267 or

infousnrcom

Scan this QR code

with your smart

phone to view a video

of sorter operation

with MyMill HMI

running on an iPad

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 11

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 201212

Millwide Worldwide

Kiln Boss control system EXPERT CONTROL FOR YOUR LUMBER DRYING PROCESS When it comes to quality drying you have to be able to depend on your kiln to

work properly For over 100 years USNR has worked with companies just like

yours to help you get the most out of your investment The Kiln Boss computer

control system is one way you can easily improve the efficiency and production

of your lumber drying process

Kiln Boss systems offer you the capabilities and functions of a much larger

and more complex control system but at a fraction of the cost Most mills

achieve payback in less than one year Kiln Boss tracks your custom drying

schedules alerts you to trouble or system changes and reports batch and

historical statistics for your review

The Kiln Boss system is proven to reduce energy usage by more precisely

controlling the process and drying schedule time It accepts any drying schedule

and works equally well with any kiln configuration You can choose to run on

full automatic mode to let Kiln Boss optimize the fan control or set it to manual

mode You or your operator can examine and change the parameters for each

kiln that is controlled by Kiln Boss with the click of a mouse The system is

menu-driven so no special computer skills are required The Kiln Boss monitor

provides a simple graphical view of kiln operation so you can see at a glance

whatrsquos going on in your kiln

Call us at 1800BUYUSNR to discuss your kiln control needs Let us provide

you with an evaluation of how Kiln Boss can improve the performance of your

lumber drying process

Softwood application

Track in-kiln conditions over time to optimize your drying schedules

Hardwood application

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 13

ERINSID

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 201214

The International Woodworking Fairreg (IWF) is one

of North Americarsquos largest woodworking shows It is

the bi-annual event where furniture manufacturing

cabinetry architectural woodworking material

processing and other industry professionals from

all over the globe come to find products they didnrsquot

know existed that will help their company succeed

You can learn more online at the IWF website

wwwiwfatlantacom and see it all live August 22 to 25 2012 in Atlanta Georgia

USNR is exhibiting in Building B of the Georgia

World Congress Center Visit us to learn more about

veneer and panel processing machinery (B-4653)

lumber scanning and optimization systems (B-4349)

and lumber dry kilns (B-4427) Contact us today for

more information at 800-BUY-USNR +3602258267

or infousnrcom

Complimentary Subscription

Sign up today

Name

Title

Company

Mailing Address

City StateProv

Country ZipPost code

Tel Fax

E-mail

Please (continue to) send me the Millwide Insider magazine by USNR

Date

Signature

Fax to 2508044028 or mail to Colleen Schonheiter USNR PO Box 8 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2 To unsubscribe or to subscribe by e-mail please send your request to subscriptionsusnrcom

Millwide

THE MAGAZINE FROM USNR | ISSUE 5 - 2011

SEEING BOTH SIDES

REDESIGNING THE PROCESS

USNR SORTS IT OUT FOR YOUAllegheny Wood Products puts dual-side LASAR scanning to the test

Louisiana Hardwoods takes its edger line to a whole new level

USNR outlines sorting features designed to make the job easy

usnr exhibits At north AmericArsquos lArGest woodworkinG show

AddVantage chop saw optimizer

Veneer lathe

Hardwood package dry kiln

Visit us at IWF 2012

Batch beam press

Mann-Russell RF gluing line is AliVe AnD thRiVing With usnR USNR produces a complete line of Mann-Russell

finger joint gluing systems that use radio frequency

curing and a vertical finger joint shaper is also

available The following lines are manufactured and

supported by USNR

GluLam beam lines

Finger jointing lines

Lumber edge gluing lines

Panel scarf joint lines

Radio frequency (RF) curing is commonly used

in structural finger jointing to enable increased

production ease of handling immediate proof

loading and planing While the Mann-Russell RF

finger joint line has served the industry for over

60 years the demand continues to grow as more

primary and secondary manufacturers utilize

finger jointing to increase recovery and enter the

engineered wood products market To complement

the finger jointing product line USNR also produces

lumber edge gluers and beam laminators

Following are benefits of USNRrsquos product evolution

and support for your Mann-Russell equipment

Unique and innovative solutions

A partner with proven longevity and stability

Broad product line with nearly every type of

machine in a modern mill

Established network of global industry professionals

Besides manufacturing USNR also supports the

Mann-Russell line with spare parts and full service

repairs Parts are manufactured stored and shipped

from our headquarters at Woodland WA Original

engineering drawings are kept on file for every part

on your Mann-Russell equipment so you know your

parts will be manufactured to OEM specifications

every time Contact us for support for the following

GluLam beam lines

Radio Frequency (RF) generators

Onsite tuning of presses and tunnels

Proof loader calibrations

Overload panel upgrades for RF generators

Replacement RF tubes

Spare parts

With decades of knowledge and expertise in RF

gluing systems we know that maintenance parts and

service are critical to ensuring a smooth operation

day in and day out

Your contact for Mann-Russell parts is Cliff Banta

located at our Woodland WA facility For over 20

years Cliff has helped Mann-Russell customers

get the parts you need when you need them He

continues in that capacity at USNR To contact Cliff

for parts or for more information on Mann-Russell

equipment contact us at infousnrcom

+360-225-8267 or 800-BUY-USNR

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 15

Kiln Boss control system EXPERT CONTROL FOR YOUR LUMBER DRYING PROCESS When it comes to quality drying you have to be able to depend on your kiln to

work properly For over 100 years USNR has worked with companies just like

yours to help you get the most out of your investment The Kiln Boss computer

control system is one way you can easily improve the efficiency and production

of your lumber drying process

Kiln Boss systems offer you the capabilities and functions of a much larger

and more complex control system but at a fraction of the cost Most mills

achieve payback in less than one year Kiln Boss tracks your custom drying

schedules alerts you to trouble or system changes and reports batch and

historical statistics for your review

The Kiln Boss system is proven to reduce energy usage by more precisely

controlling the process and drying schedule time It accepts any drying schedule

and works equally well with any kiln configuration You can choose to run on

full automatic mode to let Kiln Boss optimize the fan control or set it to manual

mode You or your operator can examine and change the parameters for each

kiln that is controlled by Kiln Boss with the click of a mouse The system is

menu-driven so no special computer skills are required The Kiln Boss monitor

provides a simple graphical view of kiln operation so you can see at a glance

whatrsquos going on in your kiln

Call us at 1800BUYUSNR to discuss your kiln control needs Let us provide

you with an evaluation of how Kiln Boss can improve the performance of your

lumber drying process

Softwood application

Track in-kiln conditions over time to optimize your drying schedules

Hardwood application

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 13

ERINSID

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 201214

The International Woodworking Fairreg (IWF) is one

of North Americarsquos largest woodworking shows It is

the bi-annual event where furniture manufacturing

cabinetry architectural woodworking material

processing and other industry professionals from

all over the globe come to find products they didnrsquot

know existed that will help their company succeed

You can learn more online at the IWF website

wwwiwfatlantacom and see it all live August 22 to 25 2012 in Atlanta Georgia

USNR is exhibiting in Building B of the Georgia

World Congress Center Visit us to learn more about

veneer and panel processing machinery (B-4653)

lumber scanning and optimization systems (B-4349)

and lumber dry kilns (B-4427) Contact us today for

more information at 800-BUY-USNR +3602258267

or infousnrcom

Complimentary Subscription

Sign up today

Name

Title

Company

Mailing Address

City StateProv

Country ZipPost code

Tel Fax

E-mail

Please (continue to) send me the Millwide Insider magazine by USNR

Date

Signature

Fax to 2508044028 or mail to Colleen Schonheiter USNR PO Box 8 Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2 To unsubscribe or to subscribe by e-mail please send your request to subscriptionsusnrcom

Millwide

THE MAGAZINE FROM USNR | ISSUE 5 - 2011

SEEING BOTH SIDES

REDESIGNING THE PROCESS

USNR SORTS IT OUT FOR YOUAllegheny Wood Products puts dual-side LASAR scanning to the test

Louisiana Hardwoods takes its edger line to a whole new level

USNR outlines sorting features designed to make the job easy

usnr exhibits At north AmericArsquos lArGest woodworkinG show

AddVantage chop saw optimizer

Veneer lathe

Hardwood package dry kiln

Visit us at IWF 2012

Batch beam press

Mann-Russell RF gluing line is AliVe AnD thRiVing With usnR USNR produces a complete line of Mann-Russell

finger joint gluing systems that use radio frequency

curing and a vertical finger joint shaper is also

available The following lines are manufactured and

supported by USNR

GluLam beam lines

Finger jointing lines

Lumber edge gluing lines

Panel scarf joint lines

Radio frequency (RF) curing is commonly used

in structural finger jointing to enable increased

production ease of handling immediate proof

loading and planing While the Mann-Russell RF

finger joint line has served the industry for over

60 years the demand continues to grow as more

primary and secondary manufacturers utilize

finger jointing to increase recovery and enter the

engineered wood products market To complement

the finger jointing product line USNR also produces

lumber edge gluers and beam laminators

Following are benefits of USNRrsquos product evolution

and support for your Mann-Russell equipment

Unique and innovative solutions

A partner with proven longevity and stability

Broad product line with nearly every type of

machine in a modern mill

Established network of global industry professionals

Besides manufacturing USNR also supports the

Mann-Russell line with spare parts and full service

repairs Parts are manufactured stored and shipped

from our headquarters at Woodland WA Original

engineering drawings are kept on file for every part

on your Mann-Russell equipment so you know your

parts will be manufactured to OEM specifications

every time Contact us for support for the following

GluLam beam lines

Radio Frequency (RF) generators

Onsite tuning of presses and tunnels

Proof loader calibrations

Overload panel upgrades for RF generators

Replacement RF tubes

Spare parts

With decades of knowledge and expertise in RF

gluing systems we know that maintenance parts and

service are critical to ensuring a smooth operation

day in and day out

Your contact for Mann-Russell parts is Cliff Banta

located at our Woodland WA facility For over 20

years Cliff has helped Mann-Russell customers

get the parts you need when you need them He

continues in that capacity at USNR To contact Cliff

for parts or for more information on Mann-Russell

equipment contact us at infousnrcom

+360-225-8267 or 800-BUY-USNR

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 15

ERINSID

Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 201214

The International Woodworking Fairreg (IWF) is one

of North Americarsquos largest woodworking shows It is

the bi-annual event where furniture manufacturing

cabinetry architectural woodworking material

processing and other industry professionals from

all over the globe come to find products they didnrsquot

know existed that will help their company succeed

You can learn more online at the IWF website

wwwiwfatlantacom and see it all live August 22 to 25 2012 in Atlanta Georgia

USNR is exhibiting in Building B of the Georgia

World Congress Center Visit us to learn more about

veneer and panel processing machinery (B-4653)

lumber scanning and optimization systems (B-4349)

and lumber dry kilns (B-4427) Contact us today for

more information at 800-BUY-USNR +3602258267

or infousnrcom

Complimentary Subscription

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Millwide

THE MAGAZINE FROM USNR | ISSUE 5 - 2011

SEEING BOTH SIDES

REDESIGNING THE PROCESS

USNR SORTS IT OUT FOR YOUAllegheny Wood Products puts dual-side LASAR scanning to the test

Louisiana Hardwoods takes its edger line to a whole new level

USNR outlines sorting features designed to make the job easy

usnr exhibits At north AmericArsquos lArGest woodworkinG show

AddVantage chop saw optimizer

Veneer lathe

Hardwood package dry kiln

Visit us at IWF 2012

Batch beam press

Mann-Russell RF gluing line is AliVe AnD thRiVing With usnR USNR produces a complete line of Mann-Russell

finger joint gluing systems that use radio frequency

curing and a vertical finger joint shaper is also

available The following lines are manufactured and

supported by USNR

GluLam beam lines

Finger jointing lines

Lumber edge gluing lines

Panel scarf joint lines

Radio frequency (RF) curing is commonly used

in structural finger jointing to enable increased

production ease of handling immediate proof

loading and planing While the Mann-Russell RF

finger joint line has served the industry for over

60 years the demand continues to grow as more

primary and secondary manufacturers utilize

finger jointing to increase recovery and enter the

engineered wood products market To complement

the finger jointing product line USNR also produces

lumber edge gluers and beam laminators

Following are benefits of USNRrsquos product evolution

and support for your Mann-Russell equipment

Unique and innovative solutions

A partner with proven longevity and stability

Broad product line with nearly every type of

machine in a modern mill

Established network of global industry professionals

Besides manufacturing USNR also supports the

Mann-Russell line with spare parts and full service

repairs Parts are manufactured stored and shipped

from our headquarters at Woodland WA Original

engineering drawings are kept on file for every part

on your Mann-Russell equipment so you know your

parts will be manufactured to OEM specifications

every time Contact us for support for the following

GluLam beam lines

Radio Frequency (RF) generators

Onsite tuning of presses and tunnels

Proof loader calibrations

Overload panel upgrades for RF generators

Replacement RF tubes

Spare parts

With decades of knowledge and expertise in RF

gluing systems we know that maintenance parts and

service are critical to ensuring a smooth operation

day in and day out

Your contact for Mann-Russell parts is Cliff Banta

located at our Woodland WA facility For over 20

years Cliff has helped Mann-Russell customers

get the parts you need when you need them He

continues in that capacity at USNR To contact Cliff

for parts or for more information on Mann-Russell

equipment contact us at infousnrcom

+360-225-8267 or 800-BUY-USNR

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 15

Batch beam press

Mann-Russell RF gluing line is AliVe AnD thRiVing With usnR USNR produces a complete line of Mann-Russell

finger joint gluing systems that use radio frequency

curing and a vertical finger joint shaper is also

available The following lines are manufactured and

supported by USNR

GluLam beam lines

Finger jointing lines

Lumber edge gluing lines

Panel scarf joint lines

Radio frequency (RF) curing is commonly used

in structural finger jointing to enable increased

production ease of handling immediate proof

loading and planing While the Mann-Russell RF

finger joint line has served the industry for over

60 years the demand continues to grow as more

primary and secondary manufacturers utilize

finger jointing to increase recovery and enter the

engineered wood products market To complement

the finger jointing product line USNR also produces

lumber edge gluers and beam laminators

Following are benefits of USNRrsquos product evolution

and support for your Mann-Russell equipment

Unique and innovative solutions

A partner with proven longevity and stability

Broad product line with nearly every type of

machine in a modern mill

Established network of global industry professionals

Besides manufacturing USNR also supports the

Mann-Russell line with spare parts and full service

repairs Parts are manufactured stored and shipped

from our headquarters at Woodland WA Original

engineering drawings are kept on file for every part

on your Mann-Russell equipment so you know your

parts will be manufactured to OEM specifications

every time Contact us for support for the following

GluLam beam lines

Radio Frequency (RF) generators

Onsite tuning of presses and tunnels

Proof loader calibrations

Overload panel upgrades for RF generators

Replacement RF tubes

Spare parts

With decades of knowledge and expertise in RF

gluing systems we know that maintenance parts and

service are critical to ensuring a smooth operation

day in and day out

Your contact for Mann-Russell parts is Cliff Banta

located at our Woodland WA facility For over 20

years Cliff has helped Mann-Russell customers

get the parts you need when you need them He

continues in that capacity at USNR To contact Cliff

for parts or for more information on Mann-Russell

equipment contact us at infousnrcom

+360-225-8267 or 800-BUY-USNR

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 15

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

Optimized performance USNR vENEER DRyERS thE SCiENCE BEhiND thE DESigN As the cost of energy continues to increase USNR

veneer dryers are becoming more energy-efficient By

using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations

to evaluate the thermal flow in our jet veneer dryers

USNR engineers have been able to refine the design in

order to optimize the dryer process

With this tool wersquove been able to better control

the thermal air mass in the dryer and increase the

production of quality veneer in a cost effective

and environmentally friendly manner Subsequent

design refinements have also resulted in a smaller

overall size (foot print) of the dryer which reduces

the required size of the production floor as well as

energy costs Energy efficiency is achieved with

automatic exhaust controls that result in a more

uniform application of thermal mass flow a lower

thermal energy requirement and reduced volume of

dryer exhaust

Air velocities modeled in a cross section of the dryer show dramatic changes near the fan and

uniformity in the drying chamber

Automatic Dryer Efficiency Control (ADEC) The ADEC system automatically controls the

total volume of dryer exhaust under all operating

conditions It ensures effective control of moisture

venting and the vir tual elimination of tramp

unheated air from entering the hot sections of the

dryer (Tramp air is unheated air that may leak

into the heated sections of the dryer adversely

impacting the moisture and temperature balance

and slowing down the drying process)

Automatic Cooler Pressure Balance System This system automatically controls the cooler

exhaust volume under all operating conditions

minimizing the flow of heated process air from the

dryer into the cooler or cooler air into the hot dryer

The system minimizes pitch buildup which reduces

maintenance and cleaning and allows for automatic

veneer temperature control into the dry stacking

process The benefits associated with these controls

include the following

Minimizes oxygen within the dryer for the best

veneer color

Maximizes humidity ratio within the dryer

16 Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

CFD air velocity vectors

(lef t) are modeled around

the dryer fans

The USNR jet tube design

(right) offers up to a 15

production advantage over

competitive designs

Maximizes productivity per unit of dryer length

Eliminates in-plant dryer fugitives

Eliminates cooler discharge fugitives

Minimizes exhaust volume per unit of production

Provides superior thermal efficiency per unit

of production

Provides a single exhaust discharge point for ease

in piping to further processors

New Plenum Design The veneer dryer plenums are designed for maximum

airflow strength and safe access to jet tubes for

easy cleanout and handling The stainless steel

construction ensures durability Maximum thermal

efficiency is achieved through refined insulation

system design

Jet tubes This is one of the most important aspects of the

veneer drying process The heat speed even-

distribution and controllability of the jet tubesrsquo

ldquoimpingingrdquo air flow defines the efficiency of the

drying process and the quality of the veneer that

is produced

USNRrsquos jet tubes have been produced and refined

for over 40 years and the latest designs have

evolved from over 20000 hours of

laboratory research The nozzle design offers up to

a 15 production advantage over other jet tubes in

the industry

Our jet tube design is based on the strict

management and sealing of the airflow that goes into

the nozzle and a very well tested and researched

hole configuration that not only speeds up the airflow

but ensures a truly perpendicular impingement of

the heated airflow onto the top and bottom surfaces

of the veneer Customers have reported significant

improvement in all cases where older jet tubes were

replaced with this new jet tube technology

For more information about our veneer dryers

contact us today at 800BUYUSNR +3602258267

or infousnrcom

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 17

800BUYUSNR infousnrcom wwwusnrcom

Millwide Worldwide

CFD air velocity vectors

(lef t) are modeled around

the dryer fans

The USNR jet tube design

(right) offers up to a 15

production advantage over

competitive designs

Maximizes productivity per unit of dryer length

Eliminates in-plant dryer fugitives

Eliminates cooler discharge fugitives

Minimizes exhaust volume per unit of production

Provides superior thermal efficiency per unit

of production

Provides a single exhaust discharge point for ease

in piping to further processors

New Plenum Design The veneer dryer plenums are designed for maximum

airflow strength and safe access to jet tubes for

easy cleanout and handling The stainless steel

construction ensures durability Maximum thermal

efficiency is achieved through refined insulation

system design

Jet tubes This is one of the most important aspects of the

veneer drying process The heat speed even-

distribution and controllability of the jet tubesrsquo

ldquoimpingingrdquo air flow defines the efficiency of the

drying process and the quality of the veneer that

is produced

USNRrsquos jet tubes have been produced and refined

for over 40 years and the latest designs have

evolved from over 20000 hours of

laboratory research The nozzle design offers up to

a 15 production advantage over other jet tubes in

the industry

Our jet tube design is based on the strict

management and sealing of the airflow that goes into

the nozzle and a very well tested and researched

hole configuration that not only speeds up the airflow

but ensures a truly perpendicular impingement of

the heated airflow onto the top and bottom surfaces

of the veneer Customers have reported significant

improvement in all cases where older jet tubes were

replaced with this new jet tube technology

For more information about our veneer dryers

contact us today at 800BUYUSNR +3602258267

or infousnrcom

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 17

800BUYUSNR infousnrcom wwwusnrcom

Millwide Worldwide

NEW

PR

OJE

CTS

Aserraderos Arauco ndash MillExpert Trimmer upgrade WinTally upgrade Dual GMR The Arauco Horcones II mill in Chile is upgrading

its Trimmer optimizer to the latest MillExpert

software while retaining its existing Newnes

LPS2 scanning system The WinTally sorter

management system will be upgraded to the V7

platform and a dual True-Read GL grade mark

recognition system will be installed

Boise Cascade ndash MillExpert M6 Trimmer upgrade GMR The Boise Cascade Kinzua Lumber mill at Pilot

Rock Oregon is upgrading its MillExpert M6

Trimmer optimizer system New software and

computer hardware is included while the mill will

retain its existing M6 scanning system

The mill has also ordered a USNR True-Readtrade

GL Grade Mark Reader This unit is a full-featured

recognition system that reads and interprets

hand-written grade and trim marks

Canfor ndash Edger line upgrade The Canfor mill at Radium BC is upgrading its

edger line with a new scanner transfer Edger

Maximizer positioning table updated controls

system and the latest Newnes Sawmill Suite

software version release

Cersosimo Lumber ndash MillExpert G3 LASAR carriage optimizer The Cersosimo Lumber Company headquartered

in Brattleboro Vermont processes both softwood

and hardwood lumber They have ordered the

MillExpert G3LASAR carriage optimization

system for a Cleereman carriage along with a

valve upgrade to the carriage hydraulic system

Hampton ndash CS Gang Optimization upgrade The Hampton Affiliates mill at Morton

Washington is upgrading its Newnes-McGehee

curve saw gang system to the latest software

release V72 At the same time the lineal scan

frame will be retrofitted to replace the outdated

Hydra sensors with new LPL sensors

The LPL sensor is designed to operate at a

high sample rate and data point density The

result is a very precise 3D model of the piece and

highly accurate optimization solution

Idaho Forest ndash Lineal Gang Controls upgrade An upgrade to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC

is ordered for the Idaho Forest Group operation at

Laclede Idaho The new system will replace the

existing PLC5 system and the obsolete A-B IMC

motion control will also be replaced

Limington Lumber ndash MillExpert M6 Edger upgrade Limington Lumber at East Baldwin Maine

produces high quality Eastern White Pine lumber

The mill is converting an older obsolete system

to the MillExpert M6 Edger optimizer system

New software and computer hardware are included

with the upgrade and the mill will retain its

existing transverse M6 scanning heads

At the same time the control system will

be upgraded to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

platform with Delta RMC motion control With

these upgrades the edger optimization and

control systems will be fully supportable

18 Millwide INSIDER | ISSUE 4 - 2012

Maltat Group ndash Complete Sawmill The Maltat Group has contracted with USNR to

design and manufacture a complete new sawmill

for its site at Yeniseisky Krasnoyarskiy Krai

Russia The sawmill will operate one shift with a

processing capacity of 300000 m3 of logs

The supply will consist of a debarking line

primary breakdown line with canter quad arbor

sawbox and vertical arbor gang green and dry

trimsortstack lines and residual processing

equipment The mill is due to be commissioned

in early 2013

Materiaux Blanchet ndash Trimmer Optimizer Multi-Track Fence Materiaux Blanchet located at St Pampxhile

Quebec has ordered a new Trimmer optimizer

and Multi-Track Fence The Trimmer optimizer

is based on the Newnes Sawmill Suite platform

with the latest software release and will utilize

BioLuma 2900L sensors in the scan frame

Superior Hardwoods ndash MillExpert G3 LASAR Carriage Optimization The hardwood mill Superior Hardwoods located

at Wellston Ohio will install a MillExpert G3

Carriage Optimization system for its 3-knee

Cleereman carriage The optimizer will utilize data

from a LASAR scanning system This powerful

combination offers over 10 times the scan data of

other systems with a multitude of installations in

softwood and hardwood applications worldwide

Suwannee Lumber ndash Counter-Flow Dry Kiln Suwannee Lumber at Cross City Florida has

ordered a new USNR high temperature direct

fired Counter-Flow dry kiln A new Kiln Boss

control system has also been ordered and an

existing USNR Green Fuel Burner will be reused

West Fraser ndash Lineal High Grader (LHG) The West Fraser operation at Henderson Texas

has ordered a full-featured Lineal High Grader

automated planer mill grading system

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 19

Millwide Worldwide

PO Box 310 Woodland WA 98674

Millwide INSIDER is printed on recycled paper

AUG 25ndash28 IWF Atlanta Georgia

SEPT 11ndash14 Technodrev Siberia Krasnoyarsk Russia

OCT 2ndash4 TechniBois Quebec Canada

OCT 17ndash19 TP amp Energy Expo Portland Oregon

OCT 22ndash26 Lesdrevmash Moscow Russia

NOV 10ndash12 EWTA Amelia Island Florida

Jimrsquos sojourn into this industry began

with Moore Dry Kilns at Memphis

TN in 1970 In 1995 he joined the

Newnes team and subsequently

joined USNR in 2008

Over the years Jim has helped

many customers improve their

operations A few of the many

notable projects Jim was involved

with include a complete new planer

mill at Hankins Lumber at Grenada

MS in 1997 a major sawmill

retrofit at the same site in 2000 a

new greenfield sawmill and planer

mill at Temple Inland at Pineland

TX and a recent major planer mill

upgrade project at West Fraser

Joyce LA

Jim enjoys the diversity that

keeps his job interesting and

rewarding He particularly enjoys

helping to solve processing

issues and seeing those designs

implemented attributing much

success to the teams he has

worked with He also says ldquoI

have developed a lot of customer

relationships and I consider many

customers as close friendsrdquo

Jim and wife Caroline enjoy

time with their 4 grandchildren And

in the fall yoursquoll often find Jim out in

the woods hunting

UPCOMING EVENTS

PR

OFI

LE

Jim Huffstatler is a Senior

Account Manager for USNR

based in Louisiana

1. Button1

ISSUE 4 - 2012 | Millwide INSIDER 19

Millwide Worldwide

PO Box 310 Woodland WA 98674

Millwide INSIDER is printed on recycled paper

AUG 25ndash28 IWF Atlanta Georgia

SEPT 11ndash14 Technodrev Siberia Krasnoyarsk Russia

OCT 2ndash4 TechniBois Quebec Canada

OCT 17ndash19 TP amp Energy Expo Portland Oregon

OCT 22ndash26 Lesdrevmash Moscow Russia

NOV 10ndash12 EWTA Amelia Island Florida

Jimrsquos sojourn into this industry began

with Moore Dry Kilns at Memphis

TN in 1970 In 1995 he joined the

Newnes team and subsequently

joined USNR in 2008

Over the years Jim has helped

many customers improve their

operations A few of the many

notable projects Jim was involved

with include a complete new planer

mill at Hankins Lumber at Grenada

MS in 1997 a major sawmill

retrofit at the same site in 2000 a

new greenfield sawmill and planer

mill at Temple Inland at Pineland

TX and a recent major planer mill

upgrade project at West Fraser

Joyce LA

Jim enjoys the diversity that

keeps his job interesting and

rewarding He particularly enjoys

helping to solve processing

issues and seeing those designs

implemented attributing much

success to the teams he has

worked with He also says ldquoI

have developed a lot of customer

relationships and I consider many

customers as close friendsrdquo

Jim and wife Caroline enjoy

time with their 4 grandchildren And

in the fall yoursquoll often find Jim out in

the woods hunting

UPCOMING EVENTS

PR

OFI

LE

Jim Huffstatler is a Senior

Account Manager for USNR

based in Louisiana

1. Button1

PO Box 310 Woodland WA 98674

Millwide INSIDER is printed on recycled paper

AUG 25ndash28 IWF Atlanta Georgia

SEPT 11ndash14 Technodrev Siberia Krasnoyarsk Russia

OCT 2ndash4 TechniBois Quebec Canada

OCT 17ndash19 TP amp Energy Expo Portland Oregon

OCT 22ndash26 Lesdrevmash Moscow Russia

NOV 10ndash12 EWTA Amelia Island Florida

Jimrsquos sojourn into this industry began

with Moore Dry Kilns at Memphis

TN in 1970 In 1995 he joined the

Newnes team and subsequently

joined USNR in 2008

Over the years Jim has helped

many customers improve their

operations A few of the many

notable projects Jim was involved

with include a complete new planer

mill at Hankins Lumber at Grenada

MS in 1997 a major sawmill

retrofit at the same site in 2000 a

new greenfield sawmill and planer

mill at Temple Inland at Pineland

TX and a recent major planer mill

upgrade project at West Fraser

Joyce LA

Jim enjoys the diversity that

keeps his job interesting and

rewarding He particularly enjoys

helping to solve processing

issues and seeing those designs

implemented attributing much

success to the teams he has

worked with He also says ldquoI

have developed a lot of customer

relationships and I consider many

customers as close friendsrdquo

Jim and wife Caroline enjoy

time with their 4 grandchildren And

in the fall yoursquoll often find Jim out in

the woods hunting

UPCOMING EVENTS

PR

OFI

LE

Jim Huffstatler is a Senior

Account Manager for USNR

based in Louisiana

1. Button1