The following examples illustrate the capabilities of specific aspects of the CAM-LEM process.
By performing tangent cutting:
we can optimize build time and surface finish by using thicker material layers. For example, two 46-layer models are shown below. The quality of the part on the right with edge tangents cut is much better.
A 5-axis cutting system is currently under development. The system
consists of a five-axis positioning table underneath a stationary laser.
To the left is a picture of our 5-axis cutting system. A stationary laser
cuts material positioned and oriented by a 5-axis cutting table.
The table consists of three linear axes (x,y, and z), upon which
is mounted two co-center aligned rotary stages to provide pitch
and roll movement.