Specialist Units and Expertise
July 25, 2024 2025-07-18 16:37Specialist Units and Expertise
Educational and training center for woodworking
Educational and training center by furniture production
BLUM – Training and Demonstration Center
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Mechanical Technology of Wood, tel.: +359 2 91 907 334, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: p_vitchev@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Pavlin Vitchev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main task of the training and demonstration center is to support the practical training of students from the Faculty of Forestry, studying in the three specialties of the faculty:
- Technology of wood and furniture;
- Engineering design (Interior and furniture design);
- Computer technologies in the furniture industry.
The purpose of the new training and demonstration center is to give students the opportunity to get acquainted first hand with the latest developments in the field of machines, tools and technologies in the installation of the latest generation of furniture fittings. At the disposal of the students in the training and demonstration center is specialized software, CNC drilling machine, templates for installation of furniture fittings, various study samples, presentation and information materials in Bulgarian, giving information about the products offered by the company.
Contact person
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Pavlin Vitchev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 334, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: p_vitchev@ltu.bg
The laboratory was established jointly between the University of Forestry and the companies Julius Blum GmbH, Austria and Interior I Ltd., Bulgaria.
Laboratory of Wood Science
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Mechanical Technology of Wood, tel.: +359 2 91 907 463,
е-mail: woodscience@mail.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Burdarov, PhD
The Wood Science Laboratory consists of two halls, which carry out a variety of wood training and research activities. The main hall (305) houses the xylotech. It contains specimens for studying the morphological structure of wood. They are two species, representing more than 50 of ours and about 30 tropical tree species. The hall has a rich collection of wood samples soaked in glycerin and prepared for microscopic examination. For these tests, the room is equipped with transmitted light microscopes. There are also various test pieces in the hall to study the physical and mechanical properties of wood.
The Hall of wood defects (306) is equipped with a rich collection for the study and study of the defects of wood. Samples collected over time by students and colleagues are presented here. They allow for a wide variety of deficiencies in both round and shaped materials.
Services provided by the laboratory:
3.1. Training of students
3.2. Research
3.3. Consultations
3.4. Services:
Equipment available in the laboratory:
microscopes, apparatus for preparation of microscopic preparations, apparatus for determining physical properties, stand for testing the mechanical properties of wood, apparatus for determining the dynamic modulus of linear deformation
Keywords:
wood structure, wood properties, wood defects, wood species, water content, linear and volume drying and swelling, wood density, wood hardness, compressive strength, static bending strength (MOR), tensile strength, tensile strength , splitting resistance, static linear deformation module (MOE), dynamic linear deformation module (Modul of Young).
Contact person:
Nikolai Bardarov, tel:(+359 2) 91 907/463; (+359 2) 91 907/433
е-mail: niki_bardarov@ltu.bg
Laboratory of Press Materials
ADDRESS
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Mechanical Technology of Wood, tel.: +359 2 91 907 323
e-mail: victor_savov@ltu.bg
HEAD OF THE LABORATORY
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Viktor Savov, PhD
SERVICES
1. Practical and laboratory work of students and postgraduates;
2. Scientific research related to press materials from wood and lignocelluloses materials;
3. Expertise and consultations;
4. Services:
EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH THE LABORATORY DISPOSES IN CARRYING OUT THE SERVICES
Hydraulic Presses; Mixers; Facilities and equipment supporting teaching and research activities, as well as specialized equipment for standard tests of physical and mechanical properties of the composites of the timber and lignocelluloses raw-materials.
KEY WORDS:
Wood-base panels, Plywood, Particleboard, Fiberboard, wood and lignocelulloses raw-materials, physical and mechanical properties.
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Viktor Savov, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907/323;
e-mail: victor_savov@ltu.bg
Laboratory of Press Materials
Laboratory of Furniture Technology
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 / 213; 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: d.angelski@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Angelski, PhD
Activities:
Practical classes and laboratory exercises for students; researches and consultations. Production of various test pieces and innovative constructions, new varnishes, pigment and coloring compositions, calculation activities for yield, productivity and optimization of technological processes. Studies of individual technological operations and processes.
Machines and equipment:
Diaphragm Press, Hydraulic Press, Edging Machine, Multi-spindle Drilling Unit, Circular Saw with carriage, Desktop Drilling Machine, Various sets of power tools.
Contact person:
Assist. Prof. Vladimir Mihailov, phone: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: vladko86mihailov@gmail.com
Laboratory of Physical-Mechanical Research
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 / 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD
Activities:
Scientific researches and consultations. Wide-ranging researches for determine different physical-mechanical properties of wooden and non-wood materials and others. Sstrengths, module of elasticity, hardness and others.
Machines and equipment:
Dynamometer equipped with an electronic head and a digital sensor for displacement, microprocessor system for recording of data of the researches on computer, Dynamometer capable of loading by 5 tons and set of devices, testing of materials for adhesive strength, bending, modulus of elasticity, etc., vacuum dryers.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Upholstery Technology
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, TLB, laboratory 310
tel.:+359 2 91 907 / 209, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: genchevy@abv.bg
Ръководител на лабораторията:
Assoc. Prof. Yancho Genchev, PhD
Activities:
Laboratory exercises for students; researches and consultations. More than 70 types of materials participate in the construction of upholstered furniture. The laboratory examines the functional parameters of the various types of upholstered furniture, the proportionality of the basic elements and their composition in complex spatial furniture, as well as the strength and deformation behavior when loading the skeletons by the finite element method (FEM) with CAE software. Deformation properties of upholstery materials and upholstery structures and bases under load are investigated.
Machines and equipment:
Stand for testing the deformation behavior when loading different upholstery materials and structures of upholstery, stand for testing upholstered furniture.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. Genchev, PhD, phone: +359 2 91 907 209, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: genchevy@abv.bg
Laboratory of Wood Products in the Interior
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD
Activities:
Student lab classes and consultations. Activities – determination of strength and visually aesthetic qualities of raw materials, finished materials and composites, testing of building structures for thermal and sound insulation, etc.
Machines and equipment:
Equipment for determine of gloss and shine, hardeners, roughness gauges, equipment for determination of illumination of rooms, electronic instruments for angular and linear measurements, pneumatic pistols for structural assemblies with brackets, equipment for finger jointing in length and width.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Adhesive and Materials for Protective and Decorative Coatings
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes, scientific researches and consultations. Activities – measurements of viscosity, dry matter, curing, properties of coatings, physical and chemical parameters of adhesives and varnishes, recipes for stains, adhesive compositions, varnishes and paints.
Machines and equipment:
Viscosimeters dynamical, gravity, chemical reagents, Ph meters, mechanized stirrers, vacuum dryers, spraying facilities, adhesive and varnish roller application, small high temperature press, varnish hardness instruments, wear resistant devices, reflective microscopes, translucent light diffusers direct computer recording, electronic scales with different range and accuracy.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Model Making and Prototyping
Адрес:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, TLB, laboratory 102
tel.:+359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 962 41 98
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assistant Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes. Activities – production of models of interior and exterior objects, production of prototypes of furniture and furniture elements, development of templates and accessories for processing details and units.
Machines and equipment:
Vibrating saw blade, mini router for decorative processing, hot air gun for bending plastic materials, small vacuum press for 3D molding, large set of hand tools and special tools for model processing, woodworking machines for lumber and furniture boards, pneumatic guns for upholstery, airbrushes for decoration, woodworking lathe and turning tools.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 88 810 4221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov, PhD is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory for Wood Restoration, Conservation, Modification and Protection
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 419
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Borislav Kyuchukov, PhD
Activities:
Practical classes with students, work with graduates and doctoral students, researches and consultations.
Machines and equipment:
Stand for testing the deformation behavior when loading different upholstery materials and structures of upholstery, stand for testing upholstered furniture.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. B. Kyuchukov, PhD, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. Borislav Kyuchukov, PhD is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
Laboratory for Hydrothermal Treatment of Wood
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1797, University of Forestry
Department of Manufacture of Furniture, tel.:+359 2 91 907 419
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Borislav Kyuchukov, PhD
Activities:
Lectures and practical classes with students, consultations and researches.
Machines and equipment:
Experimental convective dryer, balance and electronic scales, hydrometers, drying cabinets, psychrometers and thermometers.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. B. Kyuchukov, PhD, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: borislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. Borislav Kyuchukov, PhD is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
Laboratory of Cutting of Wood and Woodworking Tools
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1756, University of Forestry
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main tasks of the laboratory are to support the students’ educational process at the university and to allow conducting various scientific studies in the field of cutting tools and cutting processes, roughness of machined surfaces, vibration and noise levels caused by the work of different cutting tools.
Equipment available in the laboratory:
The laboratory is equipped with cutting tools, microscopes, universal and specialized sharpening machines, profilers for measuring the roughness of machined surfaces produced by Mitutoyo, (Japan), vibro-diagnostic equipment produced by SCHENK (Germany) and Bruel&Kjaer Vibro (Denmark), a precise digital sound level meter produced by CASELLA (UK) as well as other specialized devices.
Laboratory activity key words:
woodcutting; wood-based materials; cutting tools; technologies
Contact person
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Training and Demonstration Center of Hand-held Electrical Tools
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1756, University of Forestry
Department of Woodworking Machines, tel.:+359 2 91 907 334, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: p_vitchev@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Pavlin Vitchev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main purpose of the Training and Demonstration Center is to support students’ hands-on training and to help them develop and strengthen their skills and competences when working with the technological equipment in the laboratory. The students will acquire knowledge about the technological capabilities and range of applications of each tool, the correct selection and installation of cutting tools, power tool adjustment and operation.
The Center will also contribute to the research in the field of wood cutting and wood based materials, surface quality, wear of cutting tools and etc.
Equipment available in the laboratory:
The Training and Demonstration center consists of two areas: one room for theoretical training and one for practical training. It is equipped with almost the complete range of power tools of the German company FESTOOL which are used in furniture production and assembly, including:
circular sawing machine for longitudinal and cross cutting, milling cutters, drill and screwdriver machine, sanding machines, edging machine, local dust extractors, multifunctional working tables, measuring instruments and etc.
Keywords for the activity of the laboratory:
power tools; cutting tools; wood cutting; wood based materials; technologies
Contact person
Asst. Prof. Pavlin Vitchev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 334, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: p_vitchev@ltu.bg
Acknowledgment
The University of Forestry and the Faculty of Forest Industry express their gratitude to the companies that supported the establishment of the Training and Demonstration Center for Power Tools: FESTOOL, TEKA, IKEA, JAF, Consult Engineering – KEM Ltd.
Laboratory of Machine Elements and Machine Science
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1756, University of Forestry
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 290, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: g_kovachev@ltu.bg
Head of laboratory:
Chief Chief Assist. Prof. Georgi Kovachev, PhD
Work activity:
The laboratory trains students in the subjects of “Technology of Wood and Furniture“ and “Engineering Design (Interior and design of furniture)“, research and consultations. Students calculate different machine elements such as gears, chain gears, worm gears, shafts, axis, bearings. Each student receives a previously drawn plan with the magnitudes of the forces, power, torque and other data needed to calculate the corresponding assignment. To calculate the assignment students use different guides, catalogs and standards. After completing the calculations, students design and draw the corresponding machine elements.
Equipment:
The laboratory is in disposition of various machine elements: cylindrical gears, cone gears, worm gears, chain wheels, chains, belt pulleys, belts, reduction gear, shafts, bearings, connectors, variators, screw connections, bolts, nuts, washers.
Keywords:
Machine Elements, Machine Science
Contact person:
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Georgi Kovachev, tel.: +359 2 91 907 290;
E-mail: g_kovachev@ltu.bg
Laboratory of Internal-Factory Transport
Laboratory of Heating and Ventilation
Laboratory of Woodworking Machines
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1756, University of Forestry
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 307, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: vatanasov_2000@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Chief Assistant Valentin Atanasov, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
Students from Faculty of Forest Industry and Faculty of Business Management are trained in the laboratory. The application, construction and mechanisms of a wide group of woodworking machines are examined: band saw machines, circular saw machines, shapers, jointers, drilling machines, thicknessers, etc. The machines are calculated kinematically, force and strength. Cutting, feeding, transmitting and other mechanisms of woodworking machines are calculated kinematically. The cutting forces generated during the work, the inertial forces, the friction forces, traction forces, the required compressive forces, and more are determined. Strength and stiffness design is performed, and engines for cutting, feeding, adjusting and other mechanisms are selected. On their basis, the design of their main elements – working spindles, elements for feed movement, etc. is carried out. Laboratory classes with woodworking machines are performed.
Devices available to the laboratory when performing the services:
The laboratory has a band saw machines, a shaper with lower spindle position, a multi-purpose drilling machine and two circular saw machines; measurements of power-energetic indicators of woodworking machines are carried out – by multifunctional device which allows reporting of current, voltage, power factor, active, reactive, full power – for each phase and total; current and voltage transformers which are needed to connect the device and software from the manufacturer.
Keywords for the activity of the laboratory:
Woodworking Machines; Design of machines and mechanisms; Woodworking technologies
Contact person
Chief Assistant Prof. Valentin Atanasov, PhD, tel.: +359 89 844 7098, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: vatanasov_2000@yahoo.com
Laboratory of CNC Machines, Tools and Technologies
Address:
10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., Sofia 1756, University of Forestry
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The laboratory supports the practical training of the students from the Faculty of Forestry. Investigations are carried out on software support and optimization of CNC woodworking processes. Also studied are the operating modes of CNC machines, the operation of cutting tools, the quality of machined surfaces of wood products, wood based materials and etc. Noise and vibration generated by cutting of different materials are measured and analyzed.
Equipment available in the laboratory:
The laboratory has a CNC router for teaching and laboratory purposes; a CO2 cutting and engraving laser with 40W power; specialized software for compiling NC programs. For teaching and research the laboratory also has at its disposal a ROVER A3.30 CNC wood machining center (Biesse, Italy). The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for determining the quality of surfaces and for measuring the vibro-acoustic performance of machines as a result of changing cutting modes.
Laboratory activity key words:
woodcutting; wood-based materials; cutting tools; technologies
Contact person
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
