摘要 |
A method and apparatus for positioning a piece of timber, while it is moving towards a cutting machine to obtain an optimum amount of wood from it. The method includes the steps of centering the piece of timber symmetrically with respect to the feeding line, determining its form, computing the position of the piece of timber which gives the best result and positioning it in this position. The centering and positioning of the piece of timber are performed by means acting at the same two points on it. |