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Carbon DLS
Want faster, cost-efficient production? Try Carbon DLS for 3D-printed plastic parts with injection moulding-like strength—in days.
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Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 14001:2015 | ISO 13485 (Protolabs Network)
Why Choose Carbon DLS for 3D Printing
Carbon DLS (digital light synthesis) Is an industrial 3D printing process that produces functional, end-use parts with mechanically isotropic properties and smooth surface finishes. It offers a range of rigid and flexible polyurethane materials designed for high-impact resistance and durability to meet your needs.
Key Advantages and Uses:
- Ideal for complex designs that are difficult to mould
- Provides isotropic mechanical properties and smooth surface finishes
- Produces parts in materials similar to ABS or polycarbonate
- Suitable for durable, end-use components
EPX 82 - By Carbon
expand_less expand_moreCarbon EPX 82 is a high-strength epoxy-based engineering material with excellent long-term durability and mechanical properties comparable to lightly glass-filled thermoplastics (e.g. 20% GF-PBT, 15% GF-Nylon).
Primary Benefits
- High -Strength
- Long-Term Durability
- Functional Toughness
Carbon EPU 46
expand_less expand_moreCarbon EPU 46 is manufactured through Carbon’s DLS (digital light synthesis) process. It is a high performance elastomeric polyurethane distinguished by exceptional resilience and tear strength. It delivers a unique balance of durability and flexibility, making it ideal for demanding, production grade applications.
Primary Benefits
- Energy Return & Resilience
- Durability under Cyclic Load
- Design Freedom through Lattice
Compare Material Properties for Carbon DLS
| Material | Colour | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPX 82 - By Carbon | Black | 84 MPa | 2,800 MPa | 8% |
| EPU 46 - By Carbon | Black | 25 MPa | 15 MPa | 330% |
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.
Unfinished
With unfinished, you get varying aesthetics based on build orientation. Dots or standing nibs remain evident on the bottom of the part from the support structure remnants.
Natural Finish
With natural finishing, you get varying aesthetics based on build orientation. Standing nibs are sanded flat.
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.
