Services 3D Printing Carbon Digital Light Synthesis Carbon DLS Carbon DLS (digital light synthesis) is an industrial 3D printing process that creates functional, end-use parts with mechanically isotropic properties and smooth surface finishes. You can choose from both rigid and flexible polyurethane materials to meet your application needs for high impact-resistance components. Click to enlarge How Does Carbon DLS Work? Carbon DLS uses CLIP (continuous liquid interface production) technology to produce parts through a photochemical process that balances light and oxygen. It works by projecting light through an oxygen-permeable window into a reservoir of UV-curable resin. As a sequence of UV images are projected, the part solidifies, and the build platform rises. At the core of the CLIP process is a thin, liquid interface of uncured resin between the window and the printing part. Light passes through that area, curing the resin above it to form a solid part. Resin flows beneath the curing part as the print progresses, maintaining the continuous liquid interface that powers CLIP. Following the build, the 3D-printed part is baked in a forced-circulation oven where heat sets off a secondary chemical reaction that causes the materials to adapt and strengthen. Shipped in as fast as 3 days Common Applications complex designs that are challenging to mold need for isotropic mechanical properties and smooth surface finishes production parts in materials comparable to ABS and polycarbonate durable components for end-use applications Building a Part With Carbon DLS See how Carbon DLS quickly 3D prints a flexible polyurethane part for end-use production. Carbon DLS Design Guidelines and Capabilities Our basic guidelines for Carbon DLS (digital light synthesis) include important design considerations to help improve part manufacturability, enhance cosmetic appearance, and reduce overall production time. Max Part Size Layer Thickness Minimum Feature Size Tolerances Surface Finish Options Special Operations US Metric Normal Resolution 7.4 in. x 4.6 in. x 12.8 in. 189mm x 118mm x 326mm Carbon DLS Material Options Carbon RPU 70 RPU 70 Rigid Polyurethane is manufactured through Carbon’s DLS (digital light synthesis) process. It is a tough all-purpose engineering grade material that comes in black and can be categorized as an ABS-like materials. Ideal part sizes for Carbon materials are 5 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. or less. Primary Benefits Tough material UL 94 HB flame resistance classification Carbon FPU 50 Carbon FPU 50 exhibits the highest elongation of any of the 3D printing thermoset resins at 200% making it the most flexible option. Available in black, it falls under the PP-like category of 3D printing resins. Primary Benefits Highest elongation properties Fatigue resistance Compare Carbon DLS Material Properties US Metric Material Color Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Elongation Carbon RPU 70 Black 6 ksi 245 ksi 100% Carbon FPU 50 Black 4 ksi 100 ksi 200% These figures are approximate and dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to, machine and process parameters. The information provided is therefore not binding and not deemed to be certified. When performance is critical, also consider independent lab testing of additive materials or final parts. Resources DESIGN TIP Create Production Parts with Carbon 3D Printing Get tips on how to design for Carbon, and how the technology stacks up against stereolithography and Multi Jet Fusion. READ DESIGN TIP DESIGN TIP An Introduction to Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing Stereolithography, a staple of 3D printing, can deliver complex prototypes quickly and accurately. READ DESIGN TIP GUIDE 3D Printing for End-Use Production An analysis of additive technologies that are redefining 3D printing as an end-use manufacturing method. READ GUIDE 1 of 2 Instant quotes on 3D-printed parts GET A QUOTE Stay Connected! 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