Carbon’s EPU 40 is a high-performance elastomeric polyurethane material. It offers excellent elastic recovery, tear resistance, and high impact strength. This material is made for 3D printing, making it perfect for creating durable and flexible parts like gaskets and seals.
EPU 40 works well in many areas, such as automotive, industrial, and medical devices. It is also resistant to various chemicals and environmental factors, which helps extend the life of the parts made from it. With its strong properties and versatility, Carbon’s EPU 40 is a solid choice for anyone looking to produce rugged and reliable parts.
Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a 3D printing method that uses a UV-sensitive liquid resin, which a digital light projector cures. After printing, our technicians clean the part, remove any supports, and may apply UV or thermal curing.
DLP 3D printing is ideal for projects that need high detail and smooth finishes in different production-grade materials. This technology can create parts with various hardness levels, from flexible silicone to rigid high-temperature cyanate ester. It helps make small end-use parts, lightweight metal replacements, detailed prototypes, jigs, and fixtures.
Design Recommendations
Feature
Measurement
Connecting & Moving Parts
Rigid: 0.12 in
Flexible: 0.04 in
Escape Holes
Rigid: 0.04 in
Flexible: 0.04 in
Embossing & Engraving
0.02 in SIL 30 0.01 in all other material
Holes & Openings
0.002 in
Horizontal Spans
2x overhangs
Minimum Features
Rigid: 0.004 in
Flexible: 0.04 in
Pin Diameter
Rigid: 0.004 in
Flexible: 0.04 in
Supports & Overhangs
0.04 in EPU 40 &41 & SIL 30
0.08 in RPU 70 & 130, FPU 50, & EPX 82
0.12 in MPU 100 & UMA 90
Walls (Supported)
0.06 in RPU 130, EPX 82, & SIL 30
0.04 in all other materials
Walls (Unsupported)
0.1 in
Feature
Measurement
Connecting & Moving Parts
Rigid: 3 mm Flexible: 1 mm
Escape Holes
Rigid: 1 mm Flexible: 1 mm
Embossing & Engraving
0.5 mm SIL 30 0.3 mm all other materials
Holes & Openings
0.04 mm
Horizontal Spans
2x Overhangs
Minimum Features
Rigid: 0.1 mm Flexible: 1 mm
Pin Diameter
Rigid: 0.1 mm Flexible: 1 mm
Supports & Overhangs
1.0 mm EPU 40 & 41 & SIL 30
2.0 mm RPU 70 & 130, FPU 50, EPX 82
3.0 mm MPU 100 & UMA 90
Walls (Supported)
1.5 mm RPU130, EPX 82, & Sil 30
1 mm all other materials