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Laminated Object Manufacturing Method

The document summarizes the Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) rapid prototyping process. It works by successively gluing and laser cutting layers of adhesive-coated paper to build a prototype. The process involves adhering each sheet to a substrate with a heated roller before using a laser to cut the desired shape and cross-hatch excess areas for easy removal. Key advantages are low cost due to inexpensive materials, simplicity of use, and ability to make large parts without supports. Limitations include poor surface finish and difficulty making hollow parts.

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Laminated Object Manufacturing Method

The document summarizes the Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) rapid prototyping process. It works by successively gluing and laser cutting layers of adhesive-coated paper to build a prototype. The process involves adhering each sheet to a substrate with a heated roller before using a laser to cut the desired shape and cross-hatch excess areas for easy removal. Key advantages are low cost due to inexpensive materials, simplicity of use, and ability to make large parts without supports. Limitations include poor surface finish and difficulty making hollow parts.

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LAMINATED OBJECT MANUFACTURING METHOD

p.Suresh kumar

Working principle

LOM process was developed by Helisis Inc. The company shipped the first commercial LOM system in 1991.
Manufacturing (LOM) is a rapid prototyping system in which, layers of adhesive-coated paper are successively glued together and cut to shape with a laser cutter.

Working model image

Details of processes

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. Fresh sheet of material is rolled into position. Platform moves up into position to receive next layer. The process is repeated.

Advantages

Low cost due to readily available raw material Simple to use and no environmental concern Relatively large parts may be made, because no chemical reaction is necessary A potential for high manufacturing speeds. Components do not need support structures.

Limitation

Poor surface finish Although there is some choice of materials including paper, plastic, ceramic and composite, the most commonly used material is only paper. Others are still under development Difficulty in producing hollow parts. Dimensional accuracy is slightly less than that of stereolithography and selective laser sintering. Fire hazard is occasionally happened when the working chamber becomes too hot . the process is restricted to build complex parts

Application

Concept modeling . Used for large bulky models as sandcasting patterns . the main application range is the working area of conceptual design. silicon nitride turbine blades alumina biomedical filters

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