Best For
- Gaskets and seals
- Phone cases
- Wearable devices
- Vibration dampers
- Soft-touch parts
Materials
TPU 3D printing
TPU 3D Printing
TPU is a flexible FDM material for rubber-like parts that need bend, grip, impact absorption, or soft-touch behavior.
Not Best For
- Rigid brackets
- Fine sharp lettering
- High-speed large production parts
Material Details
Use these first-party material notes to compare strength, flexibility, heat resistance, detail, and common applications before requesting a quote.
TPU
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Flexible, impact absorbing, and soft-touch. Perfect for gaskets, phone cases, and wearables.
- tensile Strength
- 26 MPa
- elongation
- 580%
- hardness
- 95A Shore
- print Temp
- 220-240°C
- Price Modifier
- 1.8x
Common Applications
Gaskets and seals, Phone cases, Wearable devices, Vibration dampers
Pricing Notes
- TPU uses a 1.8x material multiplier.
- Flexible parts may print slower than rigid FDM materials.
Design Guidelines
- Use thicker walls for durable flexible parts.
- Avoid very thin unsupported details.
- Confirm target flexibility before quoting.
Compatible Services
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Printing
High-quality FDM printing with single and multi-color capabilities. Ideal for functional prototypes, custom parts, and production runs.
TPU 3D Printing FAQ
Is TPU rubber?
TPU is not rubber, but it behaves like a flexible elastomer and is used for soft, bendable, impact-absorbing printed parts.
Can TPU be used for gaskets?
TPU can be used for many prototype gaskets and seals, but sealing performance depends on geometry, compression, surface finish, and the fluid or environment involved.
When should I choose TPU 3D Printing?
TPU is a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane used for gaskets, seals, phone cases, wearables, grips, and vibration dampers. It is the right choice when a 3D printed part needs to bend, compress, or absorb impact instead of staying rigid.
- Flexible material
- 95A Shore hardness listed
- Good impact absorption
- Material multiplier 1.8x
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