FDM TPU

FDM 

Material details

Thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU, is a very common form of elastic polymer or elastomer, capable of being printed on FDM 3D printers. Of the many kinds of flexible 3D printer filaments, TPU is slightly more rigid, which makes it easier to manufacture and use. FDM TPU has a Shore hardness in the range of 85A-95A and is a medium-strength material with very high flexibility and durability; it is able to withstand much higher compressive and tensile forces than its more common counterparts PLA and ABS. Note: Flexibility varies based on the infill amount.

Technical properties

Tensile strength
26 - 55 MPa
Tensile modulus
9.4 - 26 MPa
Tensile elongation
330 - 657%
Flexural modulus
72 - 78.7 MPa
HDT (0.45 MPa)
40 - 50°C

Finishes

  • Medium Hard (Shore A91-A100)
  • Very Hard (Shore D51-D70)
  • Medium (Shore A81-A90)
  • Hard (Shore D30-D50)
  • Soft (Shore A61-A70)
  • + 1 more

Colors

+44

Properties

  • Flexible
  • Impact resistant
  • Durable