TPU 95A
A firmer TPU (Shore 95A) that behaves more like a tough rigid plastic with some give. Easier to print than softer TPUs while staying impact absorbing.
Tricky Prints on open printers 1.21 g/cm³ ~$32/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 220–240 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 40–60 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Drying | 50 °C × 6 h Moisture sensitive |
| Density | 1.21 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~70 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
| Strength | ●●●●○ |
| Heat resistance | ●●●○○ |
| UV / weather resistance | ●●●○○ |
| Flexibility | ●●●●○ |
| Print difficulty | ●●●○○ |
Pros
- Tougher than rigid plastics
- Prints faster than 85A
- Grippy
Cons
- Still needs slow speeds
- Moisture sensitive
Best uses
Gaskets Feet and bumpers Semi-flexible parts
Printers suited to TPU 95A
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality Ender 3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V2
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 S1
220×220×270 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 5 S1
220×220×280 mm · Open frame
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab A1 mini
180×180×180 mm · Open frame
Bambu Lab A1
256×256×256 mm · Open frame
Cost and usage
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