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. 2010 Jul-Aug;32(4):219-23.
doi: 10.1002/sca.20188.

An investigation of the use of active infrared thermography to detect localized surface anomalies in lumber

Herman van Dyk  1 , Richard L Lemaster
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An investigation of the use of active infrared thermography to detect localized surface anomalies in lumber

Herman van Dyk et al. Scanning. 2010 Jul-Aug.
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Abstract

Efforts are being pursued to improve and automate processes for grading, trimming, and cutting up softwood and hardwood lumber by automated, non-contact, non-labor-intensive methods. Existing technology for detecting defects in lumber has focused heavily on the use of charged coupled device scanners or cameras, but these devices are limited by inherent color differences of the material. Thermography has been proven to detect knots in lumber, but the use of active thermography has not been investigated in terms of detecting dents, holes, and gouges. This research focused on four heating techniques, i.e. defect side heating, back side heating, forced air heating, and pulsed thermography, to detect dents, holes, gouges, and knots. All four heating methods proved successful for at least two defect types. Implementation of these techniques in an industrial setting will depend on the requirements of the manufacturer and the physical limitations of the industrial line.

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