Hello World : Acacia mangium

Botanical Names: Acacia mangium
Family Name: Leguminosae

Initially, Acacia trees are mostly used for consumption of paper mills. There are many special forest to paper mill so that the trees were 3-5 years old (15-20cm diameter) was able to cut down.
In the last 10 years the popularity of Acacia wood as raw material for furniture has increased so that the needs of Acacia tree with over 5 years of age is increasing.
Tree
Tree height can reach 30 feet in diameter up to 1 meter. The average diameter of which can be used to make furniture a minimum of 25cm to get a good yield.
Acacia mangium takes 5-7 years to reach a diameter of 30cm.
Wood Color
Wood patio colored from light brown to dark greenish brown. Cambium wood (sapwood) creamy white, very clear and easily distinguished by wooden terrace. Density
At the MC level of 12% density of about 450-600 kg/m3. section and certain types can reach up to 800 kg/m3.
Preservation
Acacia including on wood durability class 3, quite resistant to weather and normal conditions but will be easily attacked by fungi and insects when placed on the outdoor conditions are too wet. Less good for the direct use placed on the ground.
Drying
Take a long time on drying of between 45-60 days, especially for wood thickness over 2.5 cm. Thin wood can be done no later than 30 days.
The nature of wood shrinkage Akasi also quite large, easily bent, especially when laying in the Kiln Dry (conventional) is less precise.
Process Engineering & Construction
It's easy when the engine and the result is smooth and baik.Daya terhdapa binding screws and nails are also very good. But be careful on the small thickness because Akasi including fragile.
Penetration of glue into the wood is also very good.
Acacia wood is used both for flooring products, decking, patio furniture (semi-outdoor) and interior decoration.

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