IMPROVED RAPID PROTOTYPING METHOD

摘要

A rapid prototype modeling system operates to first electronically decompose a discrete part represented by a stereolithography file into thick layers (36), which are then electronically sliced into cross-sectional slices (39) the thickness of a sheet (38) of construction material. The slices (39) are cut from sheets (38) of the construction material in a pattern which permits construction of the layers (36) by stacking the sheets (38). The layers (36) are then stacked appropriately to create a physical model of the discrete part.