The article introductory presents the technological process of production of MDF boards in one of the first factories of this kind in New Zealand. The basic physical and mechanical properties of MDF boards and particle boards are given in the table. Also, some basic properties such as density, bending strength, modulus of elasticity in bending, density gradient, tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the board, thickness swelling, lengthwise swelling, and stability of the shape of MDF boards and particle boards.
The article further deals briefly with the possibility of surface finishing and machine conversion of MDF boards.
MDF boards are becoming the preferred material in the furniture industry and allied products. By their properties, the MDF boards are in the halfway between solid wood and particle board. MDF boards show a great variety of properties. They have higher shape and surface stability than particle boards, being a very homogeneous material that offers a wide range of applications.
