Redesign and Optimization of SmartRING Strander Facegear and Knife Clamping System

The SmartRING strander was developed in the mid-nineties to address the need in the Oriented Strand Board (OSB) industry for a higher capacity machine over the SmartDISC strander. As the established leader in stranding technology with over 75% market share globally, Kadant Carmanah is always looking to improve its technology in ways that result in improved strand quality, availability rates, and/or safety. The investigation into new clamping mechanism has the potential to impact all three of these key areas of improvement.

Faculty Supervisor:

Gary Wang

Student:

Di Wu

Partner:

Kadant Carmanah Design

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

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