TPU

Intermediate

Thermoplastic Polyurethane

A flexible, rubber-like filament that can stretch 300-600% before breaking. TPU is the material of choice for phone cases, gaskets, wheels, and anything that needs to bend, flex, or absorb impact. Direct drive extruders handle it far better than Bowden setups.

Nozzle Temp210–240°C
Bed Temp40–60°C
Print Speed20–50 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • Print SLOWLY — 25-30 mm/s is the sweet spot. Going faster causes buckling in the extruder path.
  • Direct drive extruders are strongly recommended. Bowden setups work at 15-20 mm/s but are frustrating.
  • Disable or minimize retraction (0.5-1mm max, direct drive). TPU compresses instead of retracting cleanly.
  • Use a smooth PEI or glass bed with no adhesive. TPU sticks to everything — you need easy removal.
  • Set flow rate to 95-98% — TPU is slightly compressible, so 100% flow often causes over-extrusion.
  • Dry TPU at 50-55°C for 5-8 hours. Wet TPU causes non-stop popping and bubbly surfaces.

Use Cases

Phone cases and protective bumpersGaskets, seals, and O-ringsRC car tires and wheelsVibration dampening mountsWatch bands and wearable strapsShoe insoles and orthotic insertsFlexible hinges and living joints

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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

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

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°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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