Properties of HDF for flooring production: density, edge density, internal bonding, thickness swelling & moisture content / Faris Triputra Zahari

Since more than 20 years ago, laminated flooring has been used extensively in Europe, and recently, it has gained popularity in many nations worldwide. To develop the value, appearance, and qualities of laminated flooring, this has led to research into and use of the material. The study's goal is to identify the mechanical and physical characteristics of floorboard manufactured from high density fibreboard (HDF). This is done to ensure that the primary raw materials adhered to the standard and had consistent mechanical and physical qualities. HDF used for floorboard manufacture must adhere to the EN standard. The quality of materials and the cost efficiency of production are important factors when it comes to commercializing product to the public market. Batch production is a production method that produce items in bulk at a time. The effect from the bulking practice evaluated. The data from the evaluation analysed to identify the assumption to what caused the effects. Nonetheless, this study was carried out to assist floorboard and HDF manufacturers to have deep knowledge regarding the mechanical and physical properties.