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Filament print guide

filament

TPU

A quick-reference guide for printing TPU. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

230–250 °C

Bed temperature

30–40 °C

Print difficulty

3 / 5

Density

1.24 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: high.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Phone cases
  • Gaskets
  • Shoe insoles
  • Vibration dampeners
  • Flexible hinges

Avoid for

  • Structural parts
  • Bridging-heavy models
  • High-detail prints

Watch out for

  • Printing too fast causes buckling in Bowden tubes
  • Not drying filament