Aniegre
Family: SAPOTACEAE
Scientific name: Aningeria altissima / Aningeria robusta
Pilot Names: Aniegre, Aningre, Aningeria
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Sliced veneer
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Creamy white
Sapwood: Not clearly demarcated
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,57 | – |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,41% | – |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 7% | – |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Not durable
Dry wood borers: Susceptible
Termites: Susceptible
Use class: Class 1 – Inside (No dampness)
DRYING
Drying rate: Normal
Risk of distortion: Sligth risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: Sligth risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct