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5.23 <strong>The</strong>rmoJet ® model <strong>of</strong> the mandible.<br />

Physical reproduction 91<br />

also been developed for the Objet process. <strong>The</strong> advantages and disadvantages<br />

<strong>of</strong> jetting head technology are summarised in Table 5.7.<br />

5.8 Laminated Object Manufacture (LOM TM )<br />

5.8.1 Principle<br />

Inert, fl at sheet materials are cut to the pr<strong>of</strong>i le <strong>of</strong> a layer. Fresh material is<br />

bonded onto the previous layer and the next pr<strong>of</strong>i le is cut. <strong>The</strong> layer thickness<br />

is dependent on the thickness <strong>of</strong> the sheet material.<br />

5.8.2 Detail<br />

<strong>The</strong> LOM TM process was originally developed by Helisys Inc. (Helisys Inc.,<br />

<strong>of</strong> Torrance, California, USA ceased trading and was replaced by Cubic<br />

Technologies Inc., 1000 E Dominguez St, Carson CA 90746-3608, USA).<br />

Helisys machines make models by cutting layers <strong>of</strong> paper with a laser using

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