<p>DLP doesn't use "melted polymer". It uses a photosenstive resin which is at room temperature and polymerizes when exposed to (UV) light. At no point is any material melted.</p>

<p>As such, steel or carbon fiber can not be used as these materials are not photosensitive.</p>

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Tom van der Zanden
<p>I know that melted polymers are used for DLP (digital light processing) printing, by displaying the model onto the liquid material, which is the melted polymer.</p>

<p>But, can I use materials like steel, carbon fiber, etc?</p>

<p>If yes, then what precautions and arrangement should I make to my apparatus for coping with their high melting point?</p>

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Note that "digital light printing" doesn't exist. There's [one article](http://mashable.com/2016/01/08/digital-light-printing-gizmo-3d) where the writer incorrectly uses the term, but DLP stands for "digital light processing" - it refers to the technology that is used in some beamers and subsequently used in some 3D printers.
Tom van der Zanden
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@TomvanderZanden thanks for clarifying.  I'd edit the question. But still, my question remains the same. Can it be done with high-melting-point materials? If yes, how?
Dawny33
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What are the other materials which can be used in DLP Printing, other than polymers?
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# What are the other materials which can be used in DLP Printing, other than polymers?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-01-16)

I know that melted polymers are used for DLP (digital light processing) printing, by displaying the model onto the liquid material, which is the melted polymer.

But, can I use materials like steel, carbon fiber, etc?

If yes, then what precautions and arrangement should I make to my apparatus for coping with their high melting point?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Note that "digital light printing" doesn't exist. There's [one article](http://mashable.com/2016/01/08/digital-light-printing-gizmo-3d) where the writer incorrectly uses the term, but DLP stands for "digital light processing" - it refers to the technology that is used in some beamers and subsequently used in some 3D printers.  
> **username_0**: @TomvanderZanden thanks for clarifying.  I'd edit the question. But still, my question remains the same. Can it be done with high-melting-point materials? If yes, how?  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-01-16. Score: 6

DLP doesn't use "melted polymer". It uses a photosenstive resin which is at room temperature and polymerizes when exposed to (UV) light. At no point is any material melted.

As such, steel or carbon fiber can not be used as these materials are not photosensitive.


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