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TPU-GF? (reddthat.com)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by ButteredWaffle_@reddthat.com to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
 

Hi y'all!

I've been wanting to have a go at tpu-gf. I mostly print mechanical parts, so reinforced tpu with its stellar layer adhesion seems very intriguing! Does anyone here have any experience with printing Glassfibre-filled TPU? How did it go?

Also, are there any shops selling it within the EU?

Greetings, Waffle :)

Edit 1: First print went well! Got an amazon spool from "Tinmorry" (a brand i've never used before). Glue stick is a must, and i'd recommend some 110%-130% nozzle size extrusion line width (maybe even more). I used a 0.6mm steel nozzle.

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[–] esc@piefed.social 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Standard PEI build plate, I've printed normal TPU before and it was somewhat hard to take off, but not to this degree.

[–] LurkingLuddite@piefed.social 5 points 3 months ago

Isopropyl alcohol. a little dab under the print will help it come loose.

Though it is best to use a release agent with TPU, like a glue stick.

[–] ButteredWaffle_@reddthat.com 2 points 3 months ago

Oh dear, noted. Think i'll layer some gluestick on my buildplate as a cheap releaser