PLYWOOD & MDF · CHINA
OUR FACTORY · PRODUCT DETAILS
Keep the chosen birch face and grain with every finished part.
Turn the birch face and grain you choose into furniture parts ready for your workshop. Our 12mm five-ply BB/CP plywood comes in square and rectangular formats, with grain direction selected for your components. Send the cabinet opening, cut list or finish reference; we help plan the faces, fitted joint and sample, then quote sheets or processed parts.
Available to order · 10–15 days production · Container shipping
CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY CONDITION
| Nominal thickness | 12mm complete plywood panel; agree the finished thickness limits and measurement condition for the selected construction. |
|---|---|
| Face and reverse | BB/CP; mark the BB show face and select a different reverse or pairing where both surfaces need a different appearance. |
| Panel construction | 5 plies in this configuration. Specify the veneer species, any birch-throughout requirement and requested alternative layup with the order. |
| Surface | Smooth sanded wood veneer; include further coating, edge treatment or machining with the supplied stage. |
| Square format | 1525 × 1525mm; mark face-grain direction relative to the component drawing. |
| Rectangular formats | 1220 × 2440mm and 1250 × 2500mm, with long-grain or short-grain options. |
| Large formats | 1525 × 3050mm and 1500 × 3000mm, listed in short-grain orientation. |
| Cut components | Sizes, BB show-face position, face-grain direction, visible edges and quantities from the component schedule. |
| Bond requirement | Interior MR or exterior-bond WBP enquiries, selected with service conditions, required test basis and the complete finished assembly. |
| Finished fit | Agree sheet and cut-part tolerances, coating allowance, groove width, retained edge and relevant hardware requirements. |
| Inspection and packing | Accepted face range, layup, dimensions, grain labels, matched groups and protection for sheets or components. |
Choose the construction, finish and size for your project. We’ll bring the selected options and finished tolerances together in your quotation.
12MM · FIVE PLIES · BB/CP
Order 12mm BB/CP birch plywood for housed cabinet backs, supported drawer components and framed interior panels. This configuration has five plies and a smooth sanded veneer surface. Our factory in Xuzhou, China can supply sheets or cut components around your face selection, grain layout and joint drawing.
The BB face allows the agreed natural features and repairs; the CP reverse provides a broader appearance range for concealed areas. Mark the show face from the assembled viewing side, whether inside the cabinet or facing the room. For open dividers, lift-out trays and other two-sided pieces, select the reverse appearance with the way the part will be viewed and handled.
Compare clear coating or stain on the selected face range, including repairs and natural colour variation. For painted furniture, review the prepared surface, repairs and local depressions after the coating. Keep adjoining panels with an agreed finished reference.
Our birch face-grade guide and photographic face comparison help define that selection. Bring a patch-free or different face-pairing requirement with your finish reference so we can quote the appearance you need.
Identify the BB side on the part schedule before drilling or routing. Include cut-outs and exposed edges that reveal the reverse, then carry that orientation through machining and packing.
CONSTRUCTION, SUPPORT & CONNECTIONS
Five plies identifies this panel’s layer count; BB/CP identifies the face pairing. For exposed edges, routed features or a birch-throughout requirement, include the veneer arrangement on the order. Face and inner veneer thicknesses are specified as part of that construction rather than derived by dividing the nominal 12mm by five.
| Panel option | Useful starting point | Detail to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm birch | Thin linings and infill parts where the surrounding frame or substrate provides support. | Support spacing and the limited section available for fixing or machining. |
| 12mm BB/CP birch | Framed panels, cabinet backs, supported drawer components and interior fittings with defined connections. | Show-face orientation, groove engagement, remaining material after machining and hardware compatibility. |
| 18mm BB birch | Carcass components and furniture details needing more material around joints or fittings. | The selected core, supports and actual design requirements; thickness alone does not supply a load rating. |
Choose the thickness around the component’s support and connection. A back housed around its perimeter and a shelf spanning between ends need different details. For a coordinated furniture order, identify each part’s duty, finish and hardware so the sheet choice follows the assembly.
CABINET BACKS · DRAWERS · FRAMED PANELS
Show the cabinet opening, retained edge and assembly sequence. Mark the face visible inside the cabinet and service openings that interrupt the back. Specify whether it is removable or mechanically connected so the blank size follows its housing and fixing detail.
Provide the edge support, span, contents and runner system. A captured bottom, one fixed below the box and one supported by the runner each need their own detail. Include underside clearance, runner recesses and locking-device positions; choose the reverse appearance where a tray lifts out.
Identify the visible opening, groove or rebate, edge engagement and retainer. Include access and removal clearance for lift-out panels. Keep adjoining inserts together by grain direction and viewing side when planning the cutting and packing sequence.
Develop interlocking slots around the selected panel’s actual thickness and the cutter’s corner radius. Include narrow tabs, slot intersections and short unsupported sections in an assembled trial. Review the BB face, reverse and exposed layers where the finished component shows them.
Use the current instructions for the exact runner or fitting. Drawer-side overhang, catch recess and installation space are separate dimensions to include alongside the plywood-bottom thickness.
SHEET FORMAT & FACE-GRAIN DIRECTION
The 1525 × 1525mm square format needs its face grain marked on the cutting schedule. 1220 × 2440mm and 1250 × 2500mm are offered in long-grain or short-grain options. The large 1525 × 3050mm and 1500 × 3000mm formats are listed with short grain.
Here, long grain follows the longer sheet edge and short grain follows the shorter edge. Put both sheet dimensions and that direction on the order so the visible furniture pattern and component nest stay aligned.
For parts with grain along the 600mm dimension, use 10mm trimming at each sheet edge and a 3mm kerf between adjacent parts. The table follows one regular orientation with these cutting inputs. Face selection and any offcuts assigned to other components are addressed when preparing the production schedule.
| Sheet and orientation | Usable dimensions along / across grain | Parts along × across grain | Parts per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1525 × 1525mm · square | 1505 / 1505mm | 2 × 3 | 6 |
| 1220 × 2440mm · long grain | 2420 / 1200mm | 4 × 2 | 8 |
| 1220 × 2440mm · short grain | 1200 / 2420mm | 1 × 6 | 6 |
| 1250 × 2500mm · long grain | 2480 / 1230mm | 4 × 3 | 12 |
| 1250 × 2500mm · short grain | 1230 / 2480mm | 2 × 6 | 12 |
| 1525 × 3050mm · short grain | 1505 / 3030mm | 2 × 7 | 14 |
| 1500 × 3000mm · short grain | 1480 / 2980mm | 2 × 7 | 14 |
Three 400mm widths plus two kerfs need 1206mm: they exceed a trimmed 1200mm sheet width but fit within 1230mm. Two 600mm lengths plus one kerf need 1203mm, also beyond that 1200mm usable direction.
For these parts, changing 1220 × 2440mm from long grain to short grain changes the regular-layout count from eight to six. Use the required grain first, then compare formats and any mixed cutting schedule for the quantities you need.
SHEET MASS & HANDLING
Sheet mass = length × width × thickness × density, with dimensions in metres. The table uses 650kg/m³ as a common comparison input across the five formats. The ordered five-ply construction and delivery condition determine the mass used for handling and shipment; keep that figure with the quotation or representative sheet record.
| Sheet size | Volume at 12mm | Calculated mass |
|---|---|---|
| 1525 × 1525mm | 0.0279075m³ | 18.1kg |
| 1220 × 2440mm | 0.0357216m³ | 23.2kg |
| 1250 × 2500mm | 0.0375000m³ | 24.4kg |
| 1525 × 3050mm | 0.0558150m³ | 36.3kg |
| 1500 × 3000mm | 0.0540000m³ | 35.1kg |
At equal density and area, 12mm uses two-thirds of the material volume of 18mm, giving approximately 33.3% less bare-panel mass. This compares the thickness contribution to mass. Select support and connection requirements for the actual construction and component duty.
Build the pack plan from the chosen sheet mass and quantity, then add pallets and protection to the gross weight. Compare workshop access and support for the square format with the cutting and joint opportunities of a larger sheet.
JOINTS, HARDWARE & FINISHED EDGES
For blind machining, subtract the deepest tool penetration from the actual panel thickness. Include a drill tip, countersink or intersecting cut at the relevant position. The following table uses nominal 12mm to show the retained section for the listed operations.
| Machining operation | Simple calculation | Remaining material |
|---|---|---|
| 4mm-deep groove from one face | 12 − 4 | 8mm behind the groove |
| 6mm-deep rebate from one face | 12 − 6 | 6mm behind the rebate |
| 10mm-deep blind pocket | 12 − 10 | 2mm behind the pocket |
| Opposed 4mm grooves at the same position | 12 − 4 − 4 | 4mm between the grooves |
Use the retained-section calculation with the connector’s substrate requirements, tool geometry and material variation. For the 2mm remainder behind the listed pocket, review breakthrough, opposite-face condition and the assembled fitting in the selected construction.
Select the mounting method and hole pattern for the actual panel thickness. Include the fitting reference, permitted substrate and drilling detail in the sample request. This keeps the connection developed for the ordered 12mm construction.
Measure the panel, machined opening and coated mating surfaces. Agree the material range and machining allowance for the intended sliding or fitted connection. Resolve tab corners and cutter-radius relief on the drawing, then trial the intersection.
Choose tabs, a retained layer or another holding method around small parts. Include removal and final sizing in the process. Support drilling and sawing exits, and inspect both the BB face and CP reverse with the selected tooling and scoring arrangement.
The surface is smooth sanded veneer. Set any further sanding around the selected face veneer and finished appearance, including corners, repairs and profiled edges. Keep substrate dimensions separate from banded dimensions, with trimming and net edge build included.
Plan coating on both faces and exposed edges, store panels flat and protect them from uneven wetting or heating. Check the delivery condition before machining a batch of close-fitting parts. Select the interior MR or exterior-bond WBP enquiry route around the intended service and any required test basis, with edge protection and the complete assembly included in the brief.
FROM OPENING SIZE TO A JOINT SAMPLE
Keep groove depth, which provides engagement, separate from groove width, which accepts the panel thickness. For a housed back, start with the clear opening and draw the opposing grooves, assembly clearance and insertion route.
CABINET-BACK DIMENSION INPUTS
With each opposing groove 6mm deep and 1mm total clearance in each direction, the blank dimensions are:
The resulting blank is 571 × 711mm. These groove-depth and clearance inputs define this drawing. If centred, the 1mm total clearance is shared between the opposing edges.
Mark whether grain runs along 571mm or 711mm and identify the BB viewing face. Check the blank in its actual groove width and cabinet geometry, including whether it enters during frame assembly or slides through an open side.
For your order, send the component dimensions, quantities, visible edges and joint drawing. Include the finish and fitted hardware where relevant. Our custom-size service can help turn that schedule into a sample and cut-component supply, keeping raw-substrate and finished dimensions separate.
INSPECTION & REPEAT COMPONENT SUPPLY
| Check | What to record | Why it matters here |
|---|---|---|
| BB face and CP reverse | Identify each side and compare its appearance with the agreed selection. | The show face must remain correctly oriented through machining and assembly. |
| Sheet size and face grain | Record both sheet dimensions and grain direction; keep pack identification with the cutting schedule. | Long-grain and short-grain sheets of the same size can give different component layouts. |
| Five-ply construction | Check the exposed layup of representative pieces against the ordered construction. | The cut edge and the material behind a groove are part of the finished component. |
| Thickness and machining | Measure the material and inspect a trial slot, pocket or housing. | A nominal thickness alone does not set the fit or remaining section. |
| Finish and assembled appearance | Retain a coated sample showing the face, reverse where visible, and edge treatment. | Coatings and part orientation can make repairs or colour differences more conspicuous. |
Keep the approved face range, construction, grain layout and component drawing linked to the packing list. Where emissions, bonding or another document is required, name the requirement and destination with the ordered construction. Our production and quality process connects those documents with the material and inspection records.
Compare quotations at the same supplied stage: sheets for local cutting, sized blanks or agreed processed parts. Include the cutting, finish, labels and protection you want supplied. Packing can follow part groups or the assembly sequence, with adjoining appearance selections kept together.
Send your cabinet drawing or component schedule to sales@plywoodsupplier.cn. Our team can complete the face, joint, sheet orientation and delivery brief from the details you already have.
PLAN YOUR PANEL ORDER
Choose the faces and grain before comparing sheet quantities. We can coordinate the format, accepted appearance, joint machining and supplied finish, so the quotation follows the components your workshop will assemble.
12mm BB/CP Birch Plywood
A coated corner or housed furniture panel
Build a coated corner or housed panel in the selected five-ply construction. Mark the BB side and reverse, then review the receiving joint, layered edge and grain beside the adjoining parts.
Review this product’s sample planFor a quotation, add your quantity, destination and required timing. You can start with the details you already have.
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SAMPLES & ORDER PLANNING
Tell us your quantity, sample needs and target delivery date. We’ll put the price, payment terms and production schedule into your quotation.
DOCUMENTS & ORDER SUPPORT
We help your purchasing team gather product reports, inspection records and packing documents for your order.
Product reference: 12mm BB/CP Birch Plywood — specification.
Share the material, thickness and test standard your project requires. Our factory team will help you select the product reports and documents for your purchase.
We can plan production and inspection around your panel specification, with dimensional checks, recorded readings and packing photographs for your order.
Plan the inspection scopeWe prepare packing details, pack quantities and dispatch documents for your order. Share the destination and receiving requirements so our team can help plan delivery.
Review the delivery scopeStart with your application or panel reference. Our team will help with the specification and documents.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Use the BB face for the main viewing side and choose the CP reverse where its appearance range suits the finished component. Mark the show face on the cutting schedule, then review natural features and permitted repairs under the intended finish.
Yes. This product is listed with a five-ply construction. Keep the selected veneer species and layer arrangement with the order; request an alternative layup alongside the face pairing if your component requires it.
Yes. Include birch throughout in the construction brief, and we will develop the veneer layup and sample for your component. Record the core with the face pairing and ply count. Our panels are manufactured in Xuzhou, China.
1220 × 2440mm and 1250 × 2500mm are listed in long-grain or short-grain options. The 1525 × 3050mm and 1500 × 3000mm large formats are short grain. We also offer 1525 × 1525mm square sheets; mark the required grain direction on their component drawing.
For 600 × 400mm parts with grain along 600mm, 10mm perimeter trim and 3mm kerf, a 1220 × 2440mm sheet gives 8 parts in long grain or 6 in short grain. Keep the required grain, appearance zones and actual part allowances in the cutting plan before comparing formats.
At equal area and density, 12mm uses two-thirds of the volume of 18mm, reducing bare-panel mass by approximately 33.3%. Develop the support, joints and connector details for the thinner component and assess the assembled part with the intended duty.
Half an inch is 12.7mm. Use the required finished thickness and tolerance when the panel must fit an existing housing or fitting. We agree those limits for this five-ply configuration with the selected coating and assembly.
Provide the acceptable finished range, measuring condition and receiving joint with the drawing. Agree the supplied panel and component limits together, including any coating, edge treatment or further preparation that affects the final fit.
Yes. Send the opening dimensions, groove depth, groove width and assembly route. With a 560 × 700mm opening, 6mm-deep grooves on opposite edges and 1mm total clearance in each direction, the calculated blank is 571 × 711mm. Use your cabinet’s actual dimensions and finish when preparing the order.
Share the clear span, contents, edge support and runner model with the drawer drawing. We can develop the panel, face orientation and clearances around that box and prepare an assembled trial for the selected support and fitting detail.
Bring the fitting’s drilling pattern, thickness range and material requirements into the sample. Include the deepest tool geometry and actual panel limits. A nominal 10mm pocket in 12mm material leaves 2mm geometrically; the connection is assessed with its selected core, location and complete fitting.
Choose clear finishing where the natural grain and permitted repairs suit both visible surfaces. For a prominent reverse, compare a selected reverse or another grade pairing using the coated face range and adjoining components.
Multiply length, width and thickness in metres by the density of the selected construction. The format comparison uses one 650kg/m³ input, giving 23.2kg for 1220 × 2440 × 12mm. For handling and shipment, use your chosen construction or representative sheet mass and add packing separately.
Request a coated corner or housed panel with both faces labelled, the selected grain and an exposed edge. Include the actual joint or fitting. Keep that sample with the drawing revision, sheet orientation and appearance selection for production.
Send part sizes, quantities, destination and timing, marking the BB show face and grain direction. We help complete the construction, joint and supplied finish. Available to order, with 10–15 days production, container shipping, freight terms per order and a 180-day after-sales warranty.
CONTACT OUR FACTORY
Send a cabinet opening, cut list or finish reference. We help choose the visible faces and grain layout, develop the joint sample, and quote sheets or processed components for your order.
Have a grain layout, housed-back drawing or finish reference? Email it to sales@plywoodsupplier.cn. Start with the details you have; we’ll help you work through the rest.
Tell us your panel, dimensions, quantity and destination port.
