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Planing mill - Hirschbach<\/h1><\/h2><\/div>

For over 116 years, we at Hirschbach have stood for quality, nature conservation and responsible production in the field of wood processing. With a dedicated team of 75 employees and the most modern planing mill in Germany, we focus on tradition, innovation and sustainability. Find out more about our high-quality wood products and our contribution to environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What is a planing mill?<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

A planing mill is a production facility that specializes in the manufacture of planed wood products. Here, planed wood products such as boards, beams, profiled timber and other wood formats are produced by processing pieces of wood using planing machines. These machines smooth and shape the wood until the desired dimensions and surface structures are achieved. Planing mills are an integral part of the woodworking industry, as they supply high-quality wood products for various applications, from construction to fa\u00e7ade construction. and floor production.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Planed goods defined<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

Planed products are wood products, such as profiled timber, that are were processed by planing<\/a>. These products are typically used for various construction and craft projects and can come in different shapes and sizes depending on the requirements of the project. Basically, planing is a fundamental process in woodworking where wood surfaces are smoothed and brought to precise dimensions. The way a planer works is quite simple: the workpiece is guided along a flat surface while a rotating cutting blade - the plane - removes wood chips to create a flat and smooth or profiled surface. Depending on requirements, different plane irons can be used to carve differently profiled surfaces and patterns into the wood.<\/p>\n

There are different types of planers, including hand planers and electric planers. Hand planers are manually guided over the wood and require a certain amount of skill and strength from the operator to achieve consistent results. Electric planers, on the other hand, use a motor to drive the planing blade, which speeds up the process considerably.<\/p>\n

The most important properties of planed products are<\/strong><\/p>\n