High-Strength, Functional Toughness, and High Ductility
RPU 70 is stiff and strong, with ultimate tensile strength of 35 MPa. It is used across a wide range of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and industrial. RPU 70 has a UL 94 HB flame resistance classification. RPU 70 is comparable to ABS.
RPU 70
Carbon, Inc.
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
40 MPa 6 ksi -
Heat Deflection Temperature
60 °C 140 °F -
Elongation At Break
100 % -
Impact Strength (Notched)
15 J/m 0.28 ft-lb/in -
Tensile Modulus
1700 MPa 247 ksi - Technical Datasheet
FLAME RATED
RPU 70 has a UL 94 HB flame rating.
BIOCOMPATIBLE
RPU 70 has passed requirements for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-5 and -10.
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
RPU 70 exhibits low mass gain in the presence of many household chemicals and industrial fluids.
Example Applications
These applications combine a need for strength, toughness, and moderate heat resistance, in addition to isotropy, great surface finish, and accuracy.
HOUSINGS
Consumer-facing housings require strength, toughness, and moderate heat resistance with great surface finish.
VITAMIX CASE STUDY
From Prototype to Production with RPU 70 & the Carbon DLS™ Process
See how Vitamix used RPU 70 and Carbon DLS™ to reimagine what’s possible.
3D Printed Parts in Production
VITAMIX NOZZLE
A fluidics nozzle for washing commercial Vitamix blenders, made with RPU 70.
Vitamix produces 10x more durable parts at-scale with Carbon
WILSON TOOLS QUICKTAP™ OIL RESERVOIRS
An oil reservoir for Wilson Tools tapping tools, made with RPU 70.
Wilson Tool International Taps Carbon to Meet Demand for QuickTap™ Tapping Tools
NXT OUTDOORS™ HOUSING
A housing for the NXT Outdoors™ DrawLite™ sight kit, made with RPU 70.
NXT Outdoors™ Redefines the Product Design Cycle with Carbon
FINMAN FISHING TOOL
A multi-tool for fishing rods, made with RPU 70.
Bringing Unmoldable Designs & Unique Textures to Scalable Production