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BIRCH PLYWOOD

baltic birch plywood

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OFFERED

CNC MACHINING

LASER CUTTING up to 1/4" thick

UV PRINTING

ENGRAVING

COUNTERSINKING

ASSEMBL

Countersink Specs
Values3
Min countersink part size
1" x 4"
Max countersink part size
14" x 46"
Countersink Min Minor
0.130"
Countersink Max Major
0.472"
Countersink Min Hole Center to Material Edge
0.361"
Properties
Value
Advertised Thickness
0.125"
Gauge
N/A
Thickness tolerance positive
0.007"
Thickness tolerance negative
0.006"
Top/Bottom Finish
Textured top side, smooth bottom
Sourced from
Canada
General Details
Properties 2
Value2
Cutting process
CNC Router
Cut tolerance +/-
0.005"
Flatness tolerance before cutting
+/- 0.030" per foot
Min part size
1" x 2"
Max part size
44" x 30"
Min hole size
0.125"
Min bridge size
0.125"
Min hole to edge distance
0.38"
Tab and slot Tolerance
0.015"
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Countersink Specs
Values3
Min countersink part size
1" x 4"
Max countersink part size
14" x 46"
Countersink Min Minor
0.130"
Countersink Max Major
0.472"
Countersink Min Hole Center to Material Edge
0.361"
Countersink Specifications
Tapping Specs
Value4
Largest Tap
M10 x 1.5
Smallest Tap
M4 x 0.7
Min Flat Part Size Tapping
0.949" x 1.5"
Max Flat Part Size Tapping
36" x 46"
Tapping Min Hole to Edge
0.063"
Tapping Min Hole Center to Material Edge
Tap hole size/2 +0.063"
ABS Properties
Value5
Material Composition
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Density
65.664 lb/ft^3
Heat treatment process
N/A
ASTM
D4673
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
4.5 ksi
Tensile Strength (Yield)
3.5 ksi
Shear Strength
2 ksi
Shear Modulus
75 ksi
Fatigue Strength
2 ksi
Izod Impact Strength
6.3 ft-lbs/in
Coefficient of Friction
0.19 – 0.21
Rockwell
R 90 - R100
Elongation at Break
25%
Elastic Modulus
340 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio
.35
Thermal Conductivity
0.22 BTU/h-ft °F
Vicat Softening Temp
150 °F
Melting Point
390 °F
Magnetic
No
Does it Rust
No
ABS Properties
Tapping Specifications
CNC Router Cutting Specifications

CHARACTERISTICS

Light grain appearance with a smooth surface comes in a variety of thicknesses and plies of birch veneer

Water Resistant due to its tight grained nature

High Impact resistance

Highly Resistant to wear + tear

Long-term structural durability

Adaptable to many construction processes

Prepped for any type of surface treatment

DISADVANTAGES

Not fire-resistant unless treated

Prone to bugs if not treated

Prone to weathering if not treated

PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

signage, furniture, construction, POS, events, festival, prototyping

Birch Plywood CNC machining, Laser Cutting, UV Printing Canada

Baltic Birch is a high-quality plywood made from birch trees native to the Baltic region, primarily Russia and Finland. It is constructed with multiple layers of thin birch veneers, typically with odd numbers of plies to ensure even strength and stability. The manufacturing process involves cross-laminating the veneer sheets, where the grain direction of each layer alternates to improve strength and reduce warping. Baltic Birch plywood is known for its smooth surface, durability, and resistance to delamination. It is commonly used in applications such as furniture making, cabinetry, flooring, and in the production of durable structures like drawer boxes, shelving, and workshop projects, where strength and fine finish are important.

The advantages of Baltic Birch include its superior strength, stability, and consistency due to its multi-layer construction. It has excellent screw-holding power, making it ideal for furniture and cabinetry that require reliable joints and durability. Additionally, Baltic Birch is known for its high-quality appearance, with fewer voids and a smoother surface than many other plywoods. However, the disadvantages include its relatively higher cost compared to other types of plywood, making it less economical for large, low-cost projects. It can also be prone to surface damage, like scratches or dents, if not handled with care, and its higher density can make it more difficult to cut and work with than softer plywoods. Despite these drawbacks, Baltic Birch is a preferred choice for high-end projects where strength, stability, and appearance are critical.

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