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Overview of Laminated Object Manufacturing

Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) is a 3D printing process that involves layering sheets of material to build an object. It works by: (1) loading a 3D digital model, (2) pulling a sheet of raw material over a heated roller onto a platform, (3) using a laser to draw the layer's contours, (4) lowering the platform and adding another sheet which bonds to the previous layer. This repeats until the object is complete. Advantages include fast prototyping, low cost, and ability to make solid or hollow objects. Disadvantages are limited materials, difficulty making hollow internal structures, and potential for high material waste.

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Overview of Laminated Object Manufacturing

Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) is a 3D printing process that involves layering sheets of material to build an object. It works by: (1) loading a 3D digital model, (2) pulling a sheet of raw material over a heated roller onto a platform, (3) using a laser to draw the layer's contours, (4) lowering the platform and adding another sheet which bonds to the previous layer. This repeats until the object is complete. Advantages include fast prototyping, low cost, and ability to make solid or hollow objects. Disadvantages are limited materials, difficulty making hollow internal structures, and potential for high material waste.

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  • Introduction to LOM
  • LOM Process Steps
  • Manufacturing Features
  • Advantages of LOM
  • Disadvantages of LOM

Laminated Object Manufacturing

(LOM)
1. Foil supply. 2 Heated roller. 3 Laser beam.
4. Scanning prism. 5 Laser unit. 6 Layers. 7 Moving platform. 8 Waste.
Laminated object manufacturing features following steps:
• Digital 3D model of the product is loaded into the LOM-
device;
• A sheet of raw material is pulled from the furnish roll by a
heated roller above the working platform;
• Laser beam draws contours of the layer;
• Platform with completed layer moves down;
• A new sheet of material adhesive coating is rolled into position;
• The process is repeated, and all subsequent layers are glued
together, forming a homogeneous substance;
• All excess material is removed after;
• Mechanical post-processing can feature grinding, drilling, etc.
Advantages of LOM

• There are several advantages to using LOM in the


manufacturing industry, one of which is the ability to quickly
produce prototypes.
• It’s a faster and more efficient way to build prototypes than
other manufacturing processes.
• LOM supports the creation of both solid and hollow objects
• Another advantage of LOM is its low cost
• Ease of material handling
• No support structures necessary
Disadvantages of LOM
• Limited material options available
• Hollow parts (internal voids and cavities) are difficult
to produce in some types of sheet lamination
processes, such as “bond then form”
• Bonding strength will depend on the laminating
technique used and, in some cases, adhesive bonds
are not good enough for long term use of the product
strength and integrity.
• Material waste can also be high if the part being made
is smaller than the build area or the sheet size

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