Sheet Lamination Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sheet Lamination?
A
Uses any sheet material that is bonded together.
The layer profile is cut out.
Another layer is deposited and process repeated.
2
Q
Subcategories?
A
a) Laminate Object Manufacture LOM
b) Ultrasonic Additive Manufacture UAM
3
Q
Materials?
A
Paper
Polymer
Metals
4
Q
Post Processing?
A
- Support areas broken away to reveal part
- Part sealed to prevent moisture ingress
- Can be sanded, polished or painted
5
Q
Strengths
A
Small and safe enough for office No support materials for paper & PC Simple set-up and operation Low cost materials Scalable process for large parts Parts can be nested
6
Q
Limitations
A
Removal of supports can lead to damages and is long
Sealing required to prevent moisture ingress
Difficult to produce enclosed volumes
Paper bad for functional test
Lack of material choice
Wasteful for materials
Geometric complexity
