MDF
Versatile and lightweight.
THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR APPLICATIONS WHEN WEIGHT MATTERS .
Masisa Ultralight MDF is a medium density fiberboard that weighs about 30% less than standard MDF. Manufactured in Chile from 100% radiata pine, it features an even density profile and a smooth, flawless surface. Thanks to the wide range of available options (12-30mm, 4×8 through 5×10), Masisa MDF is incredibly versatile.
- EASILY WORKABLE
- LESS WEAR ON TOOLS AND MACHINERY
- LOWER TRANSPORTATION COSTS
- CARB PHASE II CERTIFICATION
Working with MDF
MILLING
Masisa Ultralight MDF offers optimum finishes with better molding, less work and tool wear, and greater speed. Use high-speed work tools with our MDF, such as routers and tungsten carbide cutters. When it’s necessary to eliminate a large amount of material, we recommend rough trimming first, then final milling.
Grooving
To make a groove—in order to put a glass window in a kitchen cabinet door, for example—you need to use a router with a deep cutting tool. Make sure to use a template. To add another material, such as glass, we recommend using a cutter mounted on ball bearings.
Shaping
To shape the edges of the board, use a shaping cutter with tungsten carbide blades, running on ball bearings. Use clamps to fasten the board to the work bench. Keep in mind the size of the molding plane, especially for cases where hinges will be installed on the board itself, since deep cutting can encroach on the shaping you make.
Profiling
To shape or make patterns on the furniture surface, use a template to copy the desired form on the face of the piece. Use a cutter with a ball bearing at the top or a copying device on your router.
Specifications
| Thickness (mm) | Density (pcf) | Internal Bond (IB) | Weight 4×8 (lbs) | Pieces/Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 32 | 87 | 42 | 8- |
| 15 | 32 | 87 | 52 | 64 |
| 18 | 31 | 87 | 61 | 53 |
| 25 | 31 | 87 | 84 | 38 |
| 30 | 31 | 87 | 101 | 32 |
Applications & Benefits
MDF is ideal for furniture components, doors, millwork, displays, store fixtures, cabinets, picture frames and more.
- The benefits of using MDF include:
- Lightweight material
- Easy workability
- Reduced tool wear
- Lamination capabilities
- CARB Phase II certification
NEED A CORE FOR HARDWOOD PLYWOOD?
We also provide imported and domestic MDF as substrates for hardwood plywood. Combi-core panels with MDF on the face and back, and a lightweight veneer core, make for a superior laminating surface, panel stability, and good machinability.
Interested? See Hardwood Plywood