Abstract: A method of fabricating a particle board from ligno-cellulose containing ticles and an organic binder material, including initially forming a web of binder material coated particles, spraying of predetermined quantities of water on the surfaces of the web, compressing the web to a first thickness between heated press platens, increasing the spacing between the press platens to a dimension greater than the first thickness and rapidly raising the temperature in the center of the web by more than 15.degree. C.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Fraunhofer-Gosellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.