JP System 5 Manufacturing Process

1.     Reference the manual that accompanies the JP System package for thorough step-by-step instructions.
2.     Design a part in a standard CAD program.
3.     Export part as an .stl file into JP 5 software.
4.     Orient the part along the positive axes so that the largest cross section is at the top of the part.
5.     Slice the design with the JP software. 
6.     View the layout (as shown in picture) and send the data to the cutter.  Each sheet may contain multiple slices.  When these are stacked they will form sub-parts of the final prototype.
7.     Feed the paper into the cutter as necessary.
8.     Align the first sliced sheet on the registration board with the adhesive side down and tape it top the board.
9.     Spray adhesive on the first sheet.
10.     Remove any sliced sections of the sheet enclosed by the prototype that will not be part of the prototype.
11.     Stack the rest of the sliced sheets in order, adhesive side up, and remove the backing as well as all excess paper before adding the next sheet.
12.     As the prototype gets taller may be necessary to add spacers to the registration board to ensure proper alignment.  See manual for a further explanation of spacers.
13.     Remove the adhesive backing of the sub-parts and stack them together to form the prototype.
14.     Coat any rough edges with Elmer's glue to smooth them out.  Let the glue dry.
15.     Coat the whole prototype with a clear polyurethane spray.
16.     Pat yourself on the back.  You are done.

Finished products can look like this:

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