Additive Manufacturing Process
Elite provides state of the art additive manufacturing services utilizing Carbon DLS Technology™.
Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ , is the photochemical process that uses both light and oxygen to build parts. DLS™ works by projecting UV images generated by a digital light projector, through an oxygen-permeable window in a reservoir of UV curable resin.
Carbon M2 Specs
Carbon DLS offers great part quality and detail, but with 3D printing there are features that must be met.
- Build Layer – Standard (100 micron); On request (50 micron and 25 micron)
- Tolerances – (+/- .5 thousandth)
- Minimum Wall Thickness – (1 mm)
- Finishes – Standard finish with support removal and basic surface sanding (Custom finishing available)
- Lead Time – Anywhere between 3-5 days
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Turning A Concept into a Product
By utilizing additive manufacturing services you can produce a tangible item to touch, feel, test, and show off to your prospective clients or manager. One of the hardest steps when getting a new product developed is proving that your design can fulfill the need it is designed for. With additive manufacturing, you can now use your sample as proof of concept and illustrate firsthand the advantages of your design.
Services
Economic Advantages
There are many advantages to utilizing additive manufacturing, below are just a few of the different ways Elite’s serivces can help you.
Cost Effective
3D printing can come at a much lower starting cost than buying a traditional injection mold
On Demand
Eliminate warehousing
inventory needs.
Quick Turnaround
Have samples in-hand right away to meet stringent deadlines.
Rapid Functional Prototypes
Reduce product
development time and
shorten time-to-market
Below is the list of materials we are offering. If you click the description of the material you are interested in, it will then load the TDS to look more in-depth at the specific properties each material has.
UMA 90
UMA 90 (Urethane Methacrylate) is a rigid 1-part resin similar to conventional SLA resins.
CE 221
CE 221 (Cyanate Ester) is a high performance material with excellent strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance.
FPU 50
FPU 50 (Flexible Polyurethane) is a rigid 2 part resin that is unique in the additive industry, with properties similar to polypropylene. Offering high impact strength and cycle life, it is designed to withstand repetitive stresses.
SIL 30
SIL 30 (silicone urethane) is a soft, biocompatible, and tear-resistant elastomer that is ideal for comfortable skin-contact applications.
RPU 70
RPU 70 (Rigid Polyurethane) offers the most versatile rigid 2-part resin. Stiff and strong, RPU 70 performs well under stress, outperforming similar plastics such as ABS.
PR 25
PR 25 (Prototyping Resin) is a rigid 1-part resin excellent for rapid prototyping with quick prints.
EPU 41
EPU 41 (Elastomeric Polyurethane) is a production-grade elastomer with exceptional energy return, high resilience and low temperature retention of elastomeric properties.
EPU 40
EPU 40 (Elastomeric Polyurethane) is a high performance elastomer with energy absorption, high elasticity and tear resistance.
LOCTITE® IND147™ Resin
LOCTITE® IND147™ is now available for Carbon printers. It provides high stiffness and high temperature resistance in a one-part resin.
LOCTITE® IND405™ Clear Resin
LOCTITE® IND405™ Clear is now available for Carbon printers to produce parts with a frosted clear aesthetic in a tough one-part resin compatible with the Smart Part Washer.
EPX 86 FR
EPX 86 FR offers an unmatched combination of flame retardance, functional toughness, high strength, and long-term stability. It is well suited for consumer, automotive, and industrial applications that require UL 94 V-0 or 25.853(a) ratings with flame-retardant and self-extinguishing features.
EPX 82
EPX 82 (Epoxy) combines functional toughness, stiffness, and temperature resistance making it useful in a variety of automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
RPU 130
RPU 130 (Rigid Polyurethane) is a two-part resin that offers a combination of high toughness and heat resistance.
Contact Elite Additive Manufacturing for any of your additive manufacturing needs and turn your concept into a reality.