Bamboo processing machines are used to prepare

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for use in manufacture of handicrafts, furniture and other products.

Bamboo processing tasks

Bamboo processing machines are usually built to perform a single task such as: * Splitting - separating the material in the direction of the fibers at right angles to the surface (radially) * Slicing - separating the material in the direction of the fibers parallel to the surface (tangentially) * Knot removing - cutting or grinding down the inter-segmental nodes. * Planing - smoothing the top, bottom and/or side surfaces of a split length * Cross cutting - cutting a length of stem into shorter sections * Incense stick making * Stick sizing * Polishing * Curving

Multi-task processing machines

A new machine developed in Nagaland, India performs four tasks on a single platform – planing, curving, polishing and knot removing. It was recognized by the

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– India in their fifth biennial competition.

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