To address the issue of poor feeding, adjustments to the angle and speed of the feeding device can improve the situation. For the problem of excessive blade wear, in addition to selecting wear-resistant materials, regular inspection and maintenance are also essential.
To reduce energy consumption, thicker pieces of wood should be processed whenever possible, but not exceeding the allowable congestion levels in the machine casing and conveying pipes. The blade exit angle has the greatest impact on energy consumption; the recommended blade exit angle should not exceed a specific value. The number of blades alone has little impact, but its interaction with factors such as the size of the wood being processed influences energy consumption. Stable congestion conditions within the conveying pipes must be maintained to reduce unit energy consumption.
