Want to buy TPU filament?
Looking for the best 3D printer filament? At Filamentz we have put together a range of 3D printing materials that we use ourselves and also recommend to others. As specialists, we know exactly what you need for the best results on your 3D printer! We have a very attractive offer for both hobbyists and professionals with which you can create your projects effortlessly. If you want to order filament, view our range of PLA, ABS and PETG, or the special filaments, above. All filaments are sold on 1kg sealed rolls for best results straight from the box. Can't find everything or do you have other wishes? Please contact us via customer service.
What is TPU Filament?
TPU filament is a filament that is easy to 3D print for the advanced user. If you plan to buy TPU filament, it is advisable to look at the different properties of the brands that offer it. At Filamentz we supply our TPU filament in vacuum packaging, which is essential for the proper processing of TPU filament. TPU is known as a hygroscopic material, which means that it absorbs moisture from the air. If this happens for too long, the TPU will slowly but surely become more difficult to print. Another property that is good to find out before purchasing TPU filament is the accuracy during production. Because TPU filament is flexible, not all suppliers are able to make it very accurately. At Filamentz we work exclusively with Kexcelled TPU filament, which is characterized by an accuracy of +-0.03 mm. Already convinced? Try it now for 29.99 including VAT!
Printing of TPU flexible material
Next is printing TPU flexible material. TPU is a special filament that is characterized by its high flexibility and high impact resistance. It can be used excellently for gaskets due to its chemical resistance, but it has the disadvantage that it is difficult to treat afterwards and cannot be glued together well. When printing with TPU flexible material, there are two points that must be paid close attention to. The first is speed of printing, which must be slow. A print speed of approximately 30 mm/s is no exception, make sure that this is always the same throughout the entire 3D print with every movement. The following are the retraction settings of your 3D printer. You have to turn this off. Due to the flexible properties of the material, things can go wrong if you want to withdraw print material into the print head, so let this go. For the rest, the temperatures and settings of TPU flexible filament are not strange. Best printed at a temperature between 215 - 235 degrees Celsius, with the print surface at approximately 50 degrees Celsius, but not necessary.
Properties of TPU filament
Matte appearance
Chemically resistant
Easy to print on direct drive hotend
Very flexible
Available in many colours
Good layer bond
Fairly exclusive 3D printer filament
Has many industrial applications
