Turner Optimization

Completely configurable to model machinery and fine-tune operation

Includes parameters to:

• model the estimated accuracy of the turner machinery
  
• control the points to start and end turning log
  
• control the angle to turn logs with normal sweep
  
• set number of possible turn orientations for the optimizer to consider (up to 64)
• control turning for defect

Optimization can be driven 3 ways Includes parameters to control whether optimizer decisions:

• cut the best cant downstream
• minimize the effects of sweep on feeding
• choose the solution with the highest monetary value
• Sweep definitions are configurable
• Includes parameters to adjust the definitions of: "pistol grip" sweep too small to consider sweep so extreme that value and cant considerations are overridden
• Pattern optimization features mode to run on fixed pattern primary breakdown machine modeling
• "Reoptimization" features allow off-line analysis
• 3-D log images can be saved to files for later off-line "re-optimization"
• Off-line and on-line results are identical, allowing for fine-tuning of settings without risking real wood
• System architecture, Microsoft ® Windows NT™ 4.0 multithreaded, multi-tasking, pre-emptive operating system, supporting multiple processors on an Ethernet local area network (LAN)
• Most common PLCs supported
• Configurable Seagate Software Crystal Reports™ reporting