GRASP - A PROTOTYPE INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC SAWING PROGRAM

A versatile microcomputer-based interactive graphics sawing program ha s been developed as a tool for modeling various hardwood processes, fr om bucking and topping to log sawing, lumber edging, secondary process ing, and even veneering. The microcomputer platform makes the tool aff ordable and accessible, A solid modeling basis provides the tool with a sound geometrical and topological foundation. Owing to the simulatio n's flexibility, it can be used in a variety of wood-processing operat ions. Within any operation, it call be used to analyze processing alte rnatives or to aid in the training of personnel.