VENEER LATHE CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOG SPIN AXIS

摘要

A veneer lathe charging apparatus includes a break-beam scanning system and a computer for determining an optimal log spin axis. The charging apparatus further includes charger arms independently operable and adjustable to transfer a log from a scanning station to a veneer lathe so that a predetermined spin axis is precisely aligned an the chucks of a veneer lathe. Additionally, there is provided an extendible-retractable spindle assembly operable for rotating a log during scanning.