{"id":11778,"date":"2017-12-04T10:55:34","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/?page_id=11778"},"modified":"2025-06-02T10:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:12:05","slug":"sustainable-materials-technical-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/facilities-and-services\/sustainable-materials-technical-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Hodges Wood Products Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/09\/FB_Research_0029__MAH0866-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"wood lab\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Laboratory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 1960, the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory is the industry\u2019s premier testing and technical service facility. Through the generous donations of our partners, the 21,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with the latest woodworking tools, small-scale industrial equipment, testing machines and instrumentation for investigating the properties of wood, forest biomaterials and energy products.<br>Assistance ranges from informal talks and tours for civic and professional groups to a detailed analysis of technical and production problems, supplemented with testing of materials and wood utilization techniques. The laboratory currently houses the following services and programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/wptechservices\">Wood Products Technical Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood Machining and Tooling Research Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomass-Pellet Characterization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing Element Research Chamber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lumber Kiln Drying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Additive Manufacturing Research Lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-one-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M16.464 19.9922H3.55697V12.96L1.68994 11.0878V21.9216H18.3315V10.8816L16.464 12.7153V19.9922Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M3.97934 7.08468H15.797L17.6687 5.21765H2.1123L2.65465 5.76L3.97934 7.08468Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M21.9502 2.07843L9.88781 14.1408L3.55687 7.85765L2.04984 6.35999L1.68984 6.71999L0 8.40984L1.68984 10.0847L3.55687 11.9423L9.88781 18.24L16.4639 11.6686L18.3314 9.79687L24 4.12781L21.9502 2.07843Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n      <\/div>\n        <div class='button-spotlight__content-container'>\n      <h2 class=\"button-spotlight__heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n              <p class=\"button-spotlight__support\"><br>For questions about specific capabilities, available tests or use of the facilities, please contact our Program Manager, at 919-515-2881<br>wp_techservices@ncsu.edu<\/p>\n            \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"mailto:wp_techservices@ncsu.edu\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Send a Message<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-seven-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Interactive 3D Tour: Discover Our Lab<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Immerse yourself in a 3D exploration of our facilities and learn how our equipment drives the future of wood products research.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/mpembed.com\/show\/?m=yfoSvF44rLd\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">View the Tour<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/11\/Tour-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tour\" class=\"wp-image-24896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/11\/Tour-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/11\/Tour-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/11\/Tour-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/11\/Tour.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laboratory Testing and Evaluations Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biomass-Pellet Characterization:<\/strong> This includes evaluations of woody biomass materials and complete assessments of solid fuels, such as pellets and briquettes. Particle preparation, material compaction, and product testing, such as proximate and ultimate analyses and trace element quantification are available. Tools include: debarker, splitter, grinder, hammermill, pellet mill, briquetter, and furnace and moisture meters. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:desaloni@ncsu.edu\">desaloni@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conditioning Samples:<\/strong> We offer cabinet-sized chambers and walk-in rooms for testing products at a variety of temperature and relative humidity conditions, allowing us to understand the behavior of their dimensional changes within different environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High Pressure Laminate NEMA LD-3 &amp; ISO 4586 Tests:<\/strong> We are well-equipped to conduct testing on high-pressure laminates, laminated panels, and melamine-faced boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laminate flooring testing:<\/strong> We work with the North American Laminate Flooring Association to develop and update performance standards. We also provide a range of services related to laminate flooring, including stability, abrasion resistance, and mechanical and physical tests as well as the newly-developed surface swell test to evaluate topical moisture resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lumber Kiln Drying:<\/strong>&nbsp;We are capable of performing conventional and high-temperature lumber drying with our 1,000-board-foot masonry kiln, which can accommodate a lumber stack that\u2019s up to 4 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 4.5 feet high. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:pmitchel@ncsu.edu\">pmitchel@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mechanical Tests:<\/strong> We can use computer-controlled, servo-mechanical, and hydraulic equipment to perform static and dynamic tests and all standard physical and mechanical ASTM tests and analyses for solid, engineered, and composite products. We can also test structural materials, connections, and furniture parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Troubleshooting:<\/strong> We can evaluate faulty or defective wood products and recommend solutions to production, installation, or user issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wood Products Technical Services<\/strong>: We work with various industry affiliates to develop and update various performance standards. We provide third party testing services and adhere to standards including ANSI\/HPVA EF &amp; HP, ANSI A208, ASTM 1037, ISO 4586, NALFA LF-01, NEMA LD3, and others to evaluate the performance properties of the following products: laminate flooring, thermally fused laminate (TFL), engineered and hardwood flooring, particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), high-pressure decorative laminates, and more. Additionally, mechanical testing is available and performed on our two MTS testing machines. For more information, please contact <a href=\"mailto:wp_techservices@ncsu.edu\">wp_techservices@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Services and Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fabrication lab:<\/strong> This lab allows productivity and development of innovation by employing more environmentally friendly methods and practices. This is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/wptechservices\/design-lounge\/\">Sustainable Design Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ideation Lab: <\/strong>This is an area that Inspires and encourages creative thought processes that intend to facilitate and promote collaboration on creative thought while reducing the use of resources. This is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/wptechservices\/design-lounge\/\">Sustainable Design Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable Design Lab:<\/strong> North Carolina State University\u2019s program of Sustainable Materials Technology offers a Sustainable Design and Testing Service Center that aids companies in creating and testing new<br>sustainable product development. The design and testing lab is within the Hodges Wood Products Facility, enabling students and faculty to design and fabricate more environmentally and human-centered products. Some of the critical areas are to utilize technology that will streamline the ideation process to minimize the overuse of resources. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:rbruffin@ncsu.edu\">rbruffin@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wood Machining and Tooling Program:<\/strong> &nbsp;An applied multidisciplinary research program that aims to increase machining efficiency and improve wood utilization in a sustainable manner. Research areas include machine\/tool vibration and dynamics, thin kerf sawing, tool materials and wear, wood by-product utilization, process monitoring and control, surface quality evaluation, abrasive machining, technology transfer, education, and early-stage research incubator projects. The multidisciplinary nature of the WMTRP facilitates the transfer of engineering methods and analytical techniques to wood machining and tooling applications. NC State programs involved In the WMTRP include: Sustainable Materials and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:desaloni@ncsu.edu\">desaloni@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/maps.ncsu.edu\/#\/buildings\/114\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-13753\"\n            alt=\"wood research\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/09\/FB_Research_0025__MAH0953.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; 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