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
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
TPU 88A Natural
TPU 88A is a multi-purpose thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) powder, ideal for the production of parts requiring shock absorption, energy return or flexibility.
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FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
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.
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