PlyBond is a database for the storage of information gathered during the glue bond performance test, and is effectively split into two sections. The first section is for factory production control and the information gathered is sufficient to show compliance to all the standards associated with the glue bond performance test. PlyBond will also give reports relating to the glue bond performance test.
The second section is a training module, where each individual operator can train and store their training record on the database. The training consists of either black and white schematic images and colour images of test pieces. The black and white images are designed to give an operator training in basic area assessment techniques and the colour test pieces are for more realistic practice. The system also gives a report on the operator�s progress over time.
Each component of the whole system has successfully been verified internally and externally and is fully operational and marketable. This quality management system demonstrates as most efficient and user-friendly tool for internal factory control, external control by an accredited laboratory. The target user groups for the system will be - Plywood manufacturers, - Testing laboratories, - Certification bodies.