TPC

Intermediate

Thermoplastic Co-polyester Elastomer

A semi-flexible engineering elastomer that bridges the gap between rigid PETG and soft TPU. TPC offers excellent chemical resistance, UV stability, and fatigue life while remaining flexible enough for snap-fits and living hinges. It is easier to print than TPU due to its stiffer filament path behavior.

Nozzle Temp210–240°C
Bed Temp40–60°C
Print Speed15–30 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • TPC prints more reliably than TPU — start at 25 mm/s and increase gradually if extrusion stays consistent.
  • Use minimal retraction (1.0-2.0 mm) rather than disabling it entirely, since TPC is stiffer than TPU.
  • A heated enclosure is not required but improves layer adhesion for tall parts printed below 30 mm/s.
  • TPC bonds well to PETG in multi-material prints, making it useful for soft-touch grips on rigid bodies.
  • Dry the filament at 60°C for 4-6 hours before use — TPC is hygroscopic and moisture causes bubbling.

Use Cases

Automotive wire harness clips and grommetsChemical-resistant flexible tubingLiving hinges for enclosure lidsSports equipment padding and guardsIndustrial vibration isolatorsOutdoor UV-exposed flexible partsMulti-material soft-touch over-molds

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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