What
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| Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) | A rapid prototyping technique to create low cost 3-D models from CAD data. The system utilizes a laser to cut layers of a glue-backed paper material which are bonded together during the process to form the solid model. The models are created layer-by-layer and have the look of wood before they are sealed with protective lacquer. Although, LOM is not as accurate as SLA or SLS methods, the models can be large. The process is commonly used for creating large sand casting patterns. |
| Example of Process: | Helisys, Inc. |