MPM's NextGen Log Turning Optimizer calculates the most desired log rotation based on the cutting solution with the highest value or yield and the lowest risk. The turning optimization supports multiple types of log turners most commonly used in the industry. A unique feature of the MPM NextGen system is the utilization of the log's profile in the rotation calculation rather than a geometric model. Studies show consistent errors of 6° to 8° when the log rotation is calculated using a geometric model in the turning calculation rather than the true shape of the log.

MPM's Next Gen uses real-time product fit in its solution for every 5° rotation of the log in its search for the best orientation. The fitting process takes into consideration all machine and product information that influences the solution (skew, tilting and offsetting of the infeed, curve sawing, as well as edger and trimmer decisions). The software can also utilize pattern fit when required to emulate a specific breakdown philosophy.

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Features

• Works with the three common types of log turners: feedroll log turner, knuckle style and ring style rotator.

• Completely configurable to model machinery. Models accuracy of log turner, controls exact points of where to start and end turning of the log, controls the angle to turn logs with sweep, prescribes number of turn orientations for optimizer.

• Optimization includes curve sawing in its solutions (turn it "off" or "on" as required).

• Rotation analysis optimizes log for best rotation and evaluates risk of each rotational position by taking into account log turner accuracy and value of neighbouring solutions to determine "best" rotation position with minimal risk and highest value.

• Simulation of 3-D log images off-line allows for fine-tuning of settings.

• Solutions are real-time product fit.

• Rotation calculations are based on true shape of log and not a geometric based model of the log.

• Rapid scan frequencies to allow for conveyor speeds up to 700 feet/minute without compromising log data collection.

• Full 3-D, high-resolution display of cutting solutions and corresponding rotation angle.

• System architecture features Intel® based processors with Microsoft® Windows NT™ operation system.

• Fully international - Imperial or metric.

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