Cellulose
-Thousands of tiny hollow cells
Lignin
-Glue that binds cellulose together and allows wood to breath
Solid Hardwood/Deciduous
-Leaf-bearing
-Close grain pattern
-More expensive than softwood
-I.E. Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, and Walnut
Select Hardwood
-Casket constructed from many different species of wood
-I.E. Poplar, Cottonwood, Willow, Tulip Tree, or Salix
Solid Softwood/Conifers
-Cone-bearing
-Less distinct grain patterns
-Knot holes and other imperfections
-I.E. Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Poplar (not cone-bearing)
Laminates
-Made by united super imposed layer of different materials
Wood Veneer
-Created by gluing thin layer of wood of superior value to inferior wood
Artificial Laminate
-Created by gluing thin layer of man-made material to inferior wood or other material
-I.E. Formica or Vinyl
Board Feet
-1 foot square and 1 inch thick
-Avg. casket contains over 300 board foot
Corrugated Fiberboard
-Cardboard alternative containers, cloth covered caskets
Composition Board
-Particles of wood bonded together w/ water proof glue
-Different types distinguished by size and shape of wood particles
-Include particle bard, pressed board, fiber board, hardboard, and flake board
Plywood
-Thin sheets of wood glued together w/ grains at right angles to one another
-Odd number of sheets used so grain on front and back run same direction
Ferrous Metals
-Any metal formed from iron
-I.E. Steel and stainless steel
Steel
-Metal alloy consisting of iron and carbon
Classification of Steel/Gauge
-Number of sheet of metal necessary to equal approx. 1 inch of thickness
-16 Gauge: 1/16 of an inch; lower gauge = thicker metal
-20 Gauge: 1/20 of an inch; higher gauge = thinner metal
Stainless Steel
-Metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel
-Resists rust
-Must have min. 11% chromium
Classification of Stainless Steel
-400 Series: Magnetic; 12% chromium
-300 Series: Non magnetic; 18% chromium, 8% nickel; used in tabelware
Non-ferrous metal
-Any metal not formed from iron
-Copper and Bronze
Copper
-Malleable, ductile, metallic element
-Reddish brown color
-Wrought Copper, Copper Deposit, and Seamless Solid Cast Copper
Wrought Copper
-Copper metal rolled into sheets
-Sheets pressed to form casket shell
Copper Deposit
-Sore of copper metal
-Copper ions combined by electrolytic process
-Seamless caskets
Seamless Solid Cast Copper
-Molten copper poured into a mold
-Mold broken away
-Expensive
Bronze
-Metal alloy consisting of 90% copper w/ tin, maybe zinc
-Resistant to rust and corrosion
-Wrought Bronze, Cast Bronze
Wrought Bronze
-Bronze rolled into sheets
-Sheets pressed to form casket shell
Cast Bronze
-Molten bronze poured into mold and allowed to cool
-Most expensive type of casket
Classification of Non-ferrous Metals
-Ounces per square foot
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Brown and Sharpe Gauge
-32 oz weighs 21 lbs
-48 oz weighs 31 lbs
Polymers
-High molecular weight
-Similar to plastic
-Extremely durable
Fiberglass
-Fine filaments of glass embedded in carious resins
Casket Shell
-Component parts of casket consisting of cap(s) and body
Caps
-Top most part of casket shell
-Head or foot cap
Crown
-Uppermost part extends from rim to rim
-Everything above rim
Rim/Ogee
-S shaped molding
Pie/Fishtale
-Wedge shaped portion at each end of crown
Header
-Found on half couch caskets
-Medial portion of head and foot caps
-Face each other when caps are closed
Rim/Ogee Flange
-Turned under edge or horizontal portion of rim
-Comes into contact w/ gasket or top body molding flange
Gasket Channel
-Found on half couch gasketed caskets
-Holds transverse gasket to seal space b/w head and foot caps
Body
-Portion of casket shell below cap(s)
-Where you place body
Top Moulding/Body Ledge Flange
-Horizontal portion of top body molding
-Placement of gasket on protective caskets
Top Body Moulding/Body Ledge
-Molding along uppermost edge of body panels
Body Panels
-Sides and ends of casket shell where handles are attached
-Side: on front and back sides (long)
-End: head and foot ends (short)
Base Molding
-Molding along lower most edge of body panels
Bottom
-Portion of casket body that's not visible
-Rests on bier or church truck
Stiffners
-Reinforcing grooves in bottom
Swing Bar
-Moveable casket handle w/ hinged arm
-Full length/individual
Stationary Bar Handle
-Non moveable casket handle
-Full length/individual
Bail Handle
-Single handle
-Lug arm and bar combined in one unit
-Completely attached handle for each bearer
Lug/Ear
-Attached to casket body
Arm
-Attaches bar to lug, makes it swing
Bar
-Attaches to lug or arm
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Part grasped by bearer
Tip
-Decorative portion
-Covers exposed ends of bar
-ONLY ON SWING BAR HANDLES
Cast Metal
-Molten metal poured into mold, cooled, removed from mold
Stamped Metal
-Sheet metal pressed into hardware components on hydraulic press
Extrusion/Plastic
-Inject molten plastic into die and pop out
Perfection Full Couch
-Rim, crown, and pies formed as one unit and raises as 1 piece
Perfection Half Couch
-Rim, crown, and pies formed as one unit w/ transverse cut in cap
-Forms head and foot cap
Cap Panel
-Focal part of interior that fills insides of crown
-Sometimes bordered by roll
Head Panel
-Interior portion of head cap
Foot Panel
-Interior portion of foot cap
Inner Panels
-Full couch caskets, functional or ornamental covering in foot end or at head end too
Roll/Cove/Puff
-Lines rim and surrounds cap pane
Gimp/Fold
-Not in every casket
-Strip of metal, plastic, or cloth attached to cap interior
-Covers area where roll is anchored to rim flange
Throw/Overthrow/Overlay
-Aesthetic covering for foot cap or inner foot panel
Apron/Skirt
-Portion of throw extending downward into body of casket
-Lining attached to under surface of foot panel
Extendover
-Extends over top body molding for aesthetic value
Hinge Cover/Skirt
-Covers hinges that attach casket cap to casket body
-Extends from roll and becomes part of body lining
Shirred Interior
-Material drawn in parallel strips and sewn w/ multiple needles
Crushed Interior
-Created by placing lining material on metal form, adding weights, steaming and attaching to a suitable upholstery material
-Gives appearance of shirred interior
Tufted Interior
-Created by placing padding material b/w lining and backing materials
-Stitches
-Forms small raised puffs
-Most expensive
Tailored Interior
-Fabric tightly stretched/drawn to create smooth appearance
Semi-tailored Interior
-Combo of tailored and another style
Crepe
-Thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, cotton, or woll
Satin
-Fabric woven to create smooth lustrous face and dull back
Velvet
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