Lamp for Inspect the Wood Quality

The preparation of the unfinished wood product is very important in the furniture manufacturer process. The problem in unfinished wood must be recognized and corrected before the finishing is started. The wood problem that is going through the finishing process is wasting time and costly. To minimize this problem, then the proper checking and inspection is needed at the unfinished product. The proper checking will minimize the wasting of time, finishing material, and energy by the rework caused by the problem of the unfinished wood.

In fact, the inspection of the unfinished wood is considered difficult work. The glue splotches and the sanding problem are invisible and very difficult to be found in unfinished condition. Those problems are often being found in the staining process. The revision should be done by re-sanding the stained wood. It means that we have to erase the stain and redo the staining process. It could be a big waste of time, labor, and energy, especially when we consider the big-volume job. In a big-volume furniture factory there could be hundreds of pieces of furniture processed, and we have to find a better way to work more efficiently.

The lamp is mounted in the veneering machine 

There are some methods that can be done to do a better inspection of the unfinished wood. (You can view it in our previous articles: the sanding inspection). One way to help the inspection is by using a lamp for the checking. A lamp can be used to light the wood and help the human eye to find any problem if there is one. 

The lamps for inspection 

Lamp lot helps in the furniture, including in checking and inspection for the product. There are various lights that can be used to help check on unfinished wood. 

working lamp to inspect the unfinished chair

• Working lamp.

It is a portable lamp that can be held and moved easily by hand. It should be a small size so it is easy to be moved to direct the beam to the desired sections. The beam can be focused on the inspected part without dazzling the operator. It is a more effective tool than a big lamp that tends to spread his ray and blind the operator. This lamp is actually a regular tube lamp but since it can be brought near to the desired section he could help peoples to view the desired part more clearly.

This lamp is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at appliance stores. Some people even choose to make his own. The tool can be made by equipping a handle to the regular fluorescent lamps and providing a long cable to enable it to be brought closer to the product.

spotlight lamp in the sanding process

• Spot lights.

The spotlight is another light that is proved very helpful to do checking on furniture factories. Many furniture factories use the spotlight in some stages to help the production process. The spotlight also can be focused to light the product and help to view the furniture product better. The sanding, glue problem, and some other defects, such as small holes, dents, or scratches, can be viewed clearly with this lamp.  

The lamp could be a portable lamp, but it is usually put on a stand. The spotlight is a big-watt lamp, so it will generate heat when it is lit on. The hot lamp reduces the flexibility to be held and brought in for a long time.  

Safety in using the lamp in the furniture factory.

Although the use of this lamp is very helpful, it must be properly cared for. Lighting is an electrical appliance that risks generating sparks. Every light in the furniture production has to be treated carefully. Each connection must be properly designed and made ​​in the closed circuit. Do proper maintenance and regular cleaning of the lamp and the other electricity circuit and equipment.

It is better to place the lamp in the sanding area instead of the finishing room, since the finishing room is full of finishing materials and solvents, which are inflammable.