Cutting Tools for Wood Chipping – Paperback

This book advances wood-chipping science through a comprehensive investigation of cutting performance, tool behaviour and measurement methodology. It is structured in two parts. The first establishes the current state of knowledge in wood chipping, outlining the technological, material and operational factors that govern chip formation and tool interaction. The second presents a rigorous experimental framework that integrates material analysis, wear assessment, static and dynamic testing, and full-scale operational measurements to evaluate chipping-knife performance under both laboratory and real-world conditions.

The resulting dataset enables detailed examination of tool wear, service life and energy intensity, providing evidence-based insights into how knife geometry, material properties and operating regimes influence durability and efficiency. By combining controlled experimentation with field-validated observations, the book offers a robust foundation for future research and industrial optimisation in wood-processing technologies.