What is the difference between calibrated and non calibrated plywood?

Calibrated Plywood is a high-quality type of plywood which has gone under the specialized manufacturing of plywood for the uniform and precise thickness across the entire sheet where as non-calibrated plywood Non-calibrated plywood is a standard type of plywood which is manufactured using conventional method resulting in the slight variation in surface finish and thickness.

 Features differentiating Calibrated and Non-calibrated Plywood

 Here is the detailed comparison among the calibrated and non-calibrated plywood

 l  Thickness

The calibrated plywood is manufactured with the strict thickness tolerance where the thickness of the entire sheet is uniform, as it is usually achieved through advanced sanding and calibration processes but when it comes to non-calibrated plywood there is the slight variation in its thickness due to the absence of calibration process.

l  Manufacturing

 For the manufacturing of calibrated plywood sheets are passed through a high-tech calibrator machine which sands the surfaces evenly for ensuring the consistent thickness where as in the non-calibrated plywood sheets are not sanded after pressing which results in the less precision.

 

l  Cost

As calibrated plywood requires extra process of calibration therefore it is slightly expensive than the non-calibrated plywood. Usually non-calibrated plywood is highly suitable for the budget-friendly projects.

l  Application

 The application of calibrated and non-calibrated plywood is widely diverse from one another as :

 Application of Calibrated Plywood:

 ²  Ideal for the uses where precision with consistency is required as modular furniture, panelling, high-end interior application

²  Suitable for machines like CNC routers where better fitting and accuracy is required.

 Application of Non-calibrated Plywood:

 ²  Used for structural purposes like roofing, flooring or wall sheathing

²  Ideal for DIY projects or for the basic furniture

²  Best for packing crates or shuttering

 Plyneer Plywood offers both Calibrated and Non-calibrated Plywood in Bangalore which can be the best choice for your projects not only for the use in general purposes but also for the precision and flawless finish.

 Manufacturing Process of Calibrated Plywood

 For the manufacturing process of calibrated plywood always the high-quality hardwoods or softwood logs are chosen. The edges are this plywood are perfectly trimmed for the uniform dimension, by putting the face veneers into a cold press and then the product is pressed. From the calibration machine base ply is prepared and the top and bottom of the ply are perfectly shaped with a flawless finish. Then small errors are rectified manually and at last all the above steps are once again followed with the hot press to get the perfect face veneers.

 Advantages of Calibrated Plywood

 Various advantages of Calibrated Plywood includes:

 ü  Calibrated plywood always ensures the uniform thickness across the entire sheet which can be ideal for the applications requiring tight tolerances.

 ü  The calibrated plywood always offers with the superior finish and with the even surfaces for the high-end applications like interior panels and quality furniture.

 ü  Calibrated plywood always manufactured with the high-quality veneers and adhesives which can be ideal for longevity of the product.

 Manufacturing Process of Non-calibrated Plywood

The manufacturing process of Non-calibrated Plywood starts with debarking the logs and then slicing them into thick veneers. After drying the veneers, adhesive is applied on to them. With the layered veneers, it is then hot pressed under the high pressure and temperature to bond the sheets. The plywood is then trimmed to the standard size and minor surface irregularities may be slightly sanded and then results in the thickness variation but affordable and ideal for manufacturing cost-effective sheets for general purpose applications.

 Advantages of Non-Calibrated Plywood

Even the non-calibrated plywood holds certain advantages which include:

 ü  Non-calibrated plywood is always best for wide range applications as construction, packaging, temporary structure, etc.

 ü  Non-calibrated plywood is more economical and ideal for budget-friendly products.

 ü  It comes in various grades with various thicknesses to meet different requirements.

 ü  It is good for the projects which require high level of aesthetic finish such as roofing, wall sheathing, etc.

 Wrap-up

Plyneer Plywood is a calibrated and non-calibrated plywood manufacturer in Bangalore , where calibrated plywood is offered with 100% accuracy in which the surface of plywood is flat, thickness is uniform to use in the acrylic laminate and the non-calibrated plywood serves with different accuracy as - silver grade plywood with 80% -85% guaranteed accuracy , light grade with 65%, bullet grade with 70% accuracy. Choice will be yours and the best product will be provided by the Plyneer Plywood with the adequate strength and durability.