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PENGARUH VARIASI DAYA LASER CO2 TERHADAP PERUBAHAN WARNA PERMUKAAN DAN PREFERENSI KONSUMEN PADA KAYU CEMPAKA (Michelia champaca) Suri, Intan Fajar; Nugraha, Muhammad Dimaz; Al Qorny, Faiz; Febryano, Indra Gumay; Hidayat, Wahyu
Jurnal Nusa Sylva Vol. 25 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL NUSA SYLVA
Publisher : Universitas Nusa Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31938/jns.v25i1.849

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Laser technology has become one of the main innovations in material delivery, especially in the wood industry for cutting and engraving purposes. One of the advantages of this technology is the ability to produce precise and aesthetic patterns on the wood surface. However, each type of wood has unique characteristics to the heat treatment of the laser beam, so further research is needed to understand the specific response of each type of wood. This study aims to trigger the effect of variations in CO₂ laser power on changes in the surface color of cempaka wood (Michelia champaca) and to identify consumer preferences for the color results. The study was conducted at the Forest Products Technology Laboratory, University of Lampung, using three variations of laser power: 2.5 watts, 5 watts, and 7.5 watts, with each treatment repeated three times. The surface color was described using a CIE-Lab system-based colorimeter (parameters L*, a*, and b*) before and after engraving. In addition, a consumer preference survey was conducted boldly involving 100 students from the University of Lampung to assess the visualization of the engraving results. The results showed that higher laser power (7.5 watts) produced darker and more contrasting wood colors, with a decrease in L* values and an increase in a* and b* values. Most respondents preferred the results of engraving using 7.5 watts of power because it produced darker colors and was considered more aesthetic and gave sharper results.
The effect of oil heat treatment on color changes and preference of sengon (Falcataria moluccana) and African tulip (Spathodea campanulata) woods Al Qorny, Faiz; Suri, Intan Fajar; Febryano, Indra Gumay; Hidayat, Wahyu
Global Forest Journal. Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Global Forest Journal
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v4i1.23452

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Indonesia faces increasing pressure on its natural forest resources due to deforestation and rising demand for wood, encouraging the utilization of fast-growing species such as sengon (Falcataria moluccana) and underutilized invasive species such as African tulip (Spathodea campanulata). However, both species are characterized by naturally light surface colors, which are often perceived as less attractive for decorative and interior applications. Oil heat treatment (OHT) has been used to modify wood color and enhance visual appearance. This study evaluated the effects of OHT at 160°C, 180°C, 200°C, and 220°C for 2 hours on color changes and public color preferences of sengon and African tulip woods. Color changes were visually observed and quantitatively analyzed using the CIE-LAB color system, while preference data were collected through an online survey involving male and female respondents. The results showed that OHT caused significant darkening of wood surfaces, with African tulipwood exhibiting greater color changes than sengon. Preference analysis indicated that female respondents tended to favor wood colors heat-treated at moderate temperatures (180°C), whereas male respondents preferred darker colors produced at higher temperatures (200–220°C). For African tulip wood, treatment at 200°C was the most preferred overall by both genders. These findings demonstrate that oil heat treatment effectively modifies wood color and that consumer color preferences vary by gender, which may be considered in visually oriented wood applications.