Laminated Object Manufacturing

Prototype South installed the first LOM machine in the Southeast in 1992. LOM complements Prototype South's prototyping services with the capability of producing rapid, cost-effective 3-dimensional prototypes and models.

Laminated Object Manufacturing Defined: CAD data goes into the LOM system's process controller and a cross-sectional slice is created by the LOM software. The laser cuts the cross-sectional outline in the top layer and the cross-hatches the excess material for later removal. A new layer is bonded to the previously cut layer, and a new cross section is created and cut as before. Once all layers have been laminated and cut, excess material is removed to expose the finished model.

LOM is especially suited to larger parts, parts with larger wall thickness and pattern making. Other applications are for use in Silicone Rubber Molding, Vacuum Forming and Fiberglass prototyping.

Prototype South model makers finish out the LOM model as required by the customer, either as a sole model or to use as a pattern for casting multiple parts.

Prototype South, 4192 Wallace Neel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208. Tel: 704 394 3437; Fax: 704 398 0178.