#  Fabrication: Laboratory 

 



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 In this section, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to fabricate Laminar Jamming Structures in a laboratory environment. Please refer to the [Design](/laminar-jamming/design) section or the [Design Tool](/laminar-jamming/design-tool) for recommendations on design choices. We will additionally cover alternative methods of fabrication in the [Classroom](/laminar-jamming/fabrication/classroom) section, which illustrates accessible and fast methods of prototyping LJS.

 The main goal in the fabrication of LJS is to obtain a component which is completely airtight - except for a small tube connection - and in which the enclosed material (here referred to as *filling)* is arranged in layers that are in contact with each other in all areas. The surface contact area between layers should be maximized, ensuring that the entire structure gets jammed .

 An overview of the process is provided below:

- Set-up: Cut acrylic frame and filling material
- Step 1: Vacuum form TPE layer to the acrylic frame
- Step 2a: Heat press TPE case with filling
- Step 2b: Impulse seal TPE case with filling
- Step 3: Look for leaks and adjust tube connection

   ![Fabrication Steps](/sites/g/files/omnuum4601/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/srtsandbox/files/drawing-fabrication.png?itok=tbhB1Kv3)