Rapid Prototyping & Model Making
From small, intricate thin-wall models and masters to complex, thick-wall casting patterns to solid cores, forming tools and cavity molds, LOM (Laminated Object Manufacturing) Technology can help you accelerate your design and manufacturing projects.
In Laminated Object Manufacturing, layers of adhesive-coated paper, plastic, or metal laminates are successively glued together and cut to shape with a knife or laser cutter.
The process is performed as follows:
- Sheet is adhered to a substrate with a heated roller.
- Laser traces desired dimensions of prototype.
- Laser cross hatches non-part area to facilitate waste removal.
- Platform with completed layer moves down out of the way.
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- Fresh sheet of material is rolled into position.
- Platform moves up into position to receive next layer.
- The process is repeated.
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