TPU In 3D Printing
TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer with a rubber-like texture, making it ideal for applications such as tubes, grips, seals, and gaskets. It has a low Shore hardness of 85-95A.
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Description & 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 |
| Strengths | Low-cost, quick turnaround times. |
| Weaknesses | Limited dimensional accuracy, visible print layers. |
Mechanical Properties
| Ultimate tensile strength | Yield strength | Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity) |
Elongation at break
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|---|---|---|---|
| 30-59 MPa |
9 MPa |
2.9 - 3.1 GPa |
330 - 587 % |