1 Topic by AndersE

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Topic: I really need an answer about TPE and TPU

Some pages refer ninjaflex to be TPU, others that it is TPE.

It seems i am not alone with the confusion.
But what is the difference or is it just 2 different names for the same type of plasic?

I made a visit to a local plastics/rubber factory today to ask if they could sell
smaller amounts to a private person, and i have a meeting with the sales manager on
monday.

They manufacture many things for the auto industry.
They have TPE, ABS, PP, PC+ABS and many other types.

2 Reply by IronMan

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Re: I really need an answer about TPE and TPU

TPU is a sub-class of TPE.  Google search turns up tons of info...

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
Ord Bot Hadron - RAMPS 1.4 - Bulldog XL - E3D v6 - 10" x 10" PCB Heated Build w/SSR - Glass Plate
Thanks for All of Your Help!

3 Reply by elmoret

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Re: I really need an answer about TPE and TPU

http://www.amazon.com/NinjaFlex-Filamen … B00TOOFIZA

Says right in the title.

Filastruder - the robust, inexpensive filament extruder
E3Dv6 All Metal Hotend - the premier 3D printing hotend