{"id":1114,"date":"2022-02-11T01:55:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T01:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2022-02-11T03:08:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T03:08:20","slug":"tpu-print-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/tpu-print-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"TPU Print Settings, Complete TPU Filaments for 3D Printing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you thinking about printing some flexible 3D printed models? If you dove into that a little, you would know TPU is one of the best materials for printing flexible models. You can get a great level of flexibility in your 3D printed models using TPU as your filament material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, just like the properties of the material, the settings on your 3D printer will also vary for TPU. Here, I will go through the best TPU print settings that you can get for printing using this material. Going through this will help you out a lot if you are starting or planning to start 3D printing with TPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s not waste any more time and jump right into the whole thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why TPU filaments, and how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well, before I take you into the settings and process, let’s talk a bit about the filament materials itself. Why would you choose TPU, and how can you implement it in your 3D models?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, TPU is a short form of Thermoplastic Polyurethane. The material is well known for its elastic property. It’s not just about 3D printing; whenever you need to work on something that requires a flexible material or want flexibility, this is the material. Along with the flexibility, this one also has abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While they are great for flexibility, they also offer durability. So, whenever you want to get a flexible model that can last for a long time, TPU should be your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that you know a bit of the material let’s get on ahead with the printing of TPU and how it works out for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Printing 3D models using TPU filaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are several things to go through when you are going into 3D printed models with TPU. Things like preparing the printer for TPU, getting the optimal settings for the best results, and the actual printing process. Let’s get through these different factors one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n