| Product construction | Birch face and utility birch back over a disclosed poplar or value-led combi core | Selected birch face/back over a calibrated combi, hardwood, eucalyptus or selected-birch core | Selected birch face/back over an all-birch or agreed precision core |
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| Face veneer species | Natural birch face veneer; species reference recorded in the order | Selected birch face veneer matched to the finishing option | Selected birch face veneer matched to the agreed appearance sample and production batch |
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| Back veneer species | Utility birch back veneer with grade scope stated | Birch back veneer selected with the face/core balance | Selected birch back veneer held to the agreed sample and machining requirements |
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| Face and back appearance | C/D, BB/CP or buyer sample with face and back named separately | BB/CP or BB/BB reference with our grade descriptions and agreed sample | B/BB, BB/BB or agreed selected reference with repair limits |
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| Face veneer thickness | Face veneer thickness stated in our order specification | Our construction sheet and agreed sample record the face veneer reference | Face veneer thickness is agreed with the component sample and order specification |
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| Core species | Poplar or value-led combi | Combi, hardwood, eucalyptus or selected birch | All-birch or your agreed precision construction |
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| Core construction | Calibrated veneer core with disclosed species option | Balanced low-gap multi-ply build | High-ply, balanced, void-controlled build |
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| Veneer layers and sequence | Thickness-specific schedule recorded | Symmetry and species sequence agreed | Ply count and sequence stated with the agreed construction sample |
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| Core gaps and overlaps | Core gap limits agreed from the full-edge reference | Written gap and overlap limit | Tight visual and measurable limit for exposed-edge work |
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| Face and core repairs | Grade-permitted face and inner-ply repairs | Repairs limited by sample and use | Agreed face and edge repair requirements |
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| Bond requirement | Interior MR or exterior option as ordered | Interior or exterior phenolic option | Bond requirement matched to the application and required documents |
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| Emission requirement | E1 target available on request | E1 / E0 or TSCA option by construction | Project emission requirement for the exact build |
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| Panel grade | Furniture utility / buyer reference | Repeat furniture and machined-component orders | Precision and exposed-edge components |
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| Regular sheet sizes | 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. | 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. | 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. |
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| Custom sheet sizes | 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm, available on request. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. | 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm, available on request. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. | 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm, available on request. Tell us your preferred size, thickness and quantity; we will confirm production and export packing for your order. |
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| Thickness range | 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 25 mm options; other values by construction | 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 25 mm options | 4–40 mm according to the selected high-ply construction |
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| Thickness tolerance | Typically ±0.5 mm target | Typically ±0.3 mm target | Typically ±0.2–0.3 mm target after agreeing the material and machining |
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| Length / width tolerance | EN 315 option or agreed order value, measured on the named panel format | EN 315 option with the order tolerance and measuring points recorded | A tighter project value with an agreed measurement method, conditioning and first-production check |
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| Squareness / edge straightness | EN 315 option or buyer-agreed acceptance measured separately from panel size | Order records squareness and edge-straightness limits with the inspection method | Precision option uses agreed measurable limits, inspection points and a lot report |
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| Flatness requirements | agreed sample after agreed conditioning, support spacing and measuring span | Lot sampling records conditioning, stacking state, measuring span and acceptance | Selected-panel flatness measurements and first production sample acceptance under the project support condition |
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| Moisture target | 8–12% | 8–12% | 8–12% |
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| Density / panel weight | Construction-specific; typically 520–650 kg/m³ | Typically 600–720 kg/m³ | Typically 680–760 kg/m³ for all-birch option |
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| Surface calibration | Core calibrated before face finishing | Recurring thickness calibration | Finished-thickness calibration and batch measurements |
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| Sanding and finish readiness | Sanded for paint or overlay preparation | Fine sanded to agreed face reference | Fine calibrated sanding for clear finish or precision overlay |
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| Edge treatment | Raw edge or protection by order | Cut, sand and seal option | Precision edge machining and compatible seal option |
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| CNC / cutting option | Cut-to-size with agreed machining allowances | CNC routing, nesting and drilling to your drawing | Agreed tooling, compensation and first production sample option |
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| Drilling and fixing | Pilot and fixing trial recommended | Edge-distance and screw-holding trial | first production sample hole, insert and edge checks |
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| Inspection plan | Face, size, thickness and moisture sample | Face/core reference, tolerance and flatness sample | Batch measurements and edge inspection, machining first production sample and batch traceability |
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| Reference sample | Face and core edge retained | Full construction and machining sample | Reference sample with agreed measurable construction details |
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| Applications | Carcasses, painted furniture, fixtures | Cabinetry, transport interiors, routed parts | Exposed-edge furniture, jigs and precision components |
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| Destination options | Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America | Australia and all primary markets | Australia and project-led precision buyers |
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| Product documents | E1 / bond documents on request | E0/E1, exterior bond, TSCA or chain-of-custody documents as specified | Project-specific test and transaction documents |
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| Packaging | Wrapped pallet with face sheet | Moisture barrier, aligned supports and face protection | Batch-separated precision pack with edge and corner protection |
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| MOQ | One production lot | One export pack or agreed mixed-thickness order | Agreed production and machining lot |
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| Loading quantity | Calculated from actual thickness and pack | Calculated after size/thickness mix | Calculated after project format, supports and payload review |
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| Lead time | 7–15 days | 7–15 days | 7–15 days |
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| Quotation unit | USD/m³ | USD/m³ | USD/m³ plus machining where applicable |
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| Batch identification and material changes | Face, back, core species, bond and lay-up version identified on the production lot | Reference sample, calibration option and construction version linked to each recurring lot | Face, core, bond, ply schedule, calibration and reference-sample version remain consistent with the written order |
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