Automated Log Cutting and Splitting

What happens here

The logs are fed from the staging rack into the CTR Model 1800 firewood processor. A hydraulic grapple grips a log and pulls it through. A large chainsaw then cuts the log to a predetermined length (minimum 16 inches, up to 20 inches, adjustable via a hanging chain). The cut section is then pushed by a hydraulic cylinder through a fixed six-way splitting wedge, producing multiple pieces of firewood simultaneously.

Goal: The core of the operation involves an automated machine that grabs logs, cuts them to length, and then splits them into firewood.