Thermwood LSAM 1540 Additive System in Production

Posted by Duane Marrett on Wed, Jun 04, 2025

Tags: Additive, LSAM, Additive Manufacturing, VLP, High Temperature, ALP, HLP, LFAM, LSAM1540

Thermwood LSAM

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Another LSAM 1540 is in the works — what could YOU build with this additive titan?
Thermwood is building another powerhouse in our LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) line — a high-performance 1540 model designed to produce massive, high-precision components. 
This system is packed with advanced capabilities:
 
Print Gantry:
✅ Patented 60mm melt core
✅ Prints up to 500 lbs per hour
✅ Handles both low- and high-temp thermoplastics
✅ Operates at temperatures up to 450°C
✅ 60" vertical stroke for tall part production
✅ Self-contained fume and smoke collection system
 
5-Axis Trim Gantry:
✅ 72" vertical stroke
✅ 362° horizontal and 270° vertical rotation
✅ Multi-axis feed speeds up to 2,100 inches per minute
✅ High-performance 24HP, 24,000 RPM variable-speed router
✅ 12-position automatic tool changer located under the gantry
✅ Automatic lubrication system for reduced maintenance
✅ High-tolerance automatic tool length sensor
✅ Superior chip collection system
✅ Can print and trim at the same time — no part relocation needed
 
Three Print Orientations:
🔹 Vertical Layer Printing (VLP): Print full-length parts in a single section
🔹 Standard Horizontal Printing
🔹 Angle Layer Printing (ALP): Print at a 45° angle for complex geometry
 
This LSAM 1540 is built for speed, scale, and flexibility — and it's almost ready. Stay tuned for updates as it nears completion!
 

Learn More About LSAM

 
Learn more about Thermwood’s LSAM systems: https://bit.ly/4kP4l66

LSAM Info Request

 

LSAM 1540

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