1 Topic by metaldrgn (edited by metaldrgn 2015-05-01 04:28:39)

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Topic: Sainsmart TPU filament

Awesome stuff!

Pros: Layer adhesion is one of the best! Sticks almost better than PLA to kapton tape (I only used on a heated bed)! Nice and flexible.

Cons: Stringie so set your retraction higher.

Print settings:
- 250C hotend
- 60C bed
- 20-40mm/s print speed for exterior perimeters. A little faster for the infill and remaining perimeters
- I don't recommend using fan cooling.

print @0.2mm layer height (crappy quick pic):
http://soliforum.com/i/?L2FPstm.jpg

2 Reply by 3DDPLUS

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Re: Sainsmart TPU filament

Yes, TPU is very good ,better than TPE or Nylon as a soft plastic.
good stick to bed, good stick to each layer with layer.

3 Reply by metaldrgn (edited by metaldrgn 2015-05-13 00:55:26)

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Re: Sainsmart TPU filament

Actually after having printed a few more things, I'd say layer bonding is the best out of any filament I've ever used. It does bind up once in awhile. It seems speed and having low tension on the filament helps the most.

Here's the backside of a phone case I made:
http://soliforum.com/i/?U1h0w5T.jpg

4 Reply by viperz28

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Re: Sainsmart TPU filament

What 3D Printer are you using?