TACK AND BOND ADHESIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAYERED OBJECT MANUFACTURE

摘要

Provided is an adhesive dispensing device for use in a Layered Object Manufacturing (LOM) system for forming a three-dimensional (3D) object, the device configured to apply adhesive to a plurality of object media layers each comprising a temporary region (1) and a permanent region (2). A first adhesive is applied to the temporary regions (1) and a second adhesive is applied to the permanent regions (2). Further provided are first and second adhesive formulations, a bonding module for bonding a plurality of individual object media layers using the first and second adhesives, and a LOM system comprising the bonding module. Also provided is a method for self-weeding of a LOM object.

主权项

1. An adhesive dispensing device for use in a Layered Object Manufacturing (LOM) system for forming a three-dimensional (3D) object by application of adhesive to a plurality of object media layers, each object media layer comprising a temporary region and a permanent region, wherein the device is configured to apply a first adhesive to the temporary region of an object media layer and a second bonding adhesive to the permanent region of the object media layer.