Yun, Linda Y.2014-08-132014-08-131989http://hdl.handle.net/10919/50102This study examined the potential for improvement within a conventional (crosscut-first) rough mill. Improvement was measured in terms of volume and also value of cuttings produced. Current levels of yield were obtained from an in-plant yield study of 138 boards. The same material was then processed with a computer optimization program designed to simulate a crosscut-first operation. Tests between the two methods, actual and optimized, showed that . current levels of cutting volume production were not able to be improved upon with optimization. Due to the varying costs of different length cuttings, however, a significant increase in the value of cuttings produced was possible. The distribution of cutting lengths produced was found to be a significant factor in these results.x, 88 leavesapplication/pdfIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1989.Y86Millwork (Woodwork) -- ResearchRed oakThesis