Individual layer fabrication (ILF): a novel approach to additive manufacturing by the use of wood

Abstract A novel process named ‘individual layer fabrication (ILF)’ is presented, in which objects are built up by laminating individually contoured wood-based panels. However, contrary to the well-known of ‘laminated object manufacturing (LOM)’, ILF, individual panels not shaped a subtractive but additively selective binding wooden particles. The particles spread as thin onto platform. liquid adhesive then applied only those areas where panel be generated. As each fabricated individually, ILF allows application mechanical pressure. Thereby, compared other additive techniques, necessary amount binder can significantly reduced and properties comparable particle boards achieved.