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3D printing Plastic TPU

3D printing materials

3D printing in TPU

Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets. TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer with low Shore Hardness 85-95A

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MJF TPU Materials

HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
HP TPU 88A

Description

Applications
HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
Strengths
No support material required,Excellent mechanical properties,Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM,Longer lead times than FDM

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 6 days
Wall Thickness
0.6 mm
Tolerances
±0.3% with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm (±0.012″)
Max part size
38 x 28 x 38 cm
Layer height
80

Available materials

HP TPU 88A

TPU is a high-performance, flexible, and durable material designed for functional, rubber-like parts. It enables complex, lattice-optimized geometries with excellent shock absorption, energy return, and fatigue resistance for automotive, footwear, and industrial applications. *Instant quoting is currently only available in the Americas. In other regions, materials can be requested through the Request for Quote (RFQ) process.

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FDM TPU Materials

FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
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Prototyping TPU

Description

Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Strengths
Low-cost,Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy,Print layers are likely to be visible

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 2 days
Wall Thickness
0.8 mm
Tolerances
±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 mm (±0.020″)
Max part size
50 x 50 x 50 cm
Layer height
200 - 100

Available materials

Prototyping TPU

TPU (FDM) is a rubber-like, flexible elastomer with shore hardness 85A - 95A that can bend and compress. Lacks the performance of true rubber.

Plastic Rubber-like High flexibility
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