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Questions tagged [tpe]

For questions regarding Thermoplastic Elastomers which are flexible plastics.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) which consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.

It is useful for printing flexible 3D shapes, where the plastic has qualities similar to that of rubber.

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What are the limiting factors when trying to print flexible filaments with a Bowden extruder setup?

Other than the most obvious issue with the filament kinking in the tube, what other issues could arise when trying to print flexibles (i.e. TPU/TPE, Nylon, etc.) with a Bowden style extruder setup? Can the kinking issue be alleviated by a…
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Does GEL-LAY needs to stay moist?

POROLAY GEL-LAY is a kind of jelly-like material made by exotic filament producer Kay Parthy / CC Products. It is a mix of TPE and PVA that is supposed to have a jelly-like feeling. Once printed, you need to let your print soak in water for several…
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Density of GEL-LAY and LAYWOO 3D print material?

I'm looking for the specific density of the GEL-LAY and LAYWOO 3D materials by manufacturer CC Products. It isn't noted on their website or on the spool or the box the spools came in. I've looked for hours on Google and various websites, from…
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TPE warping problems

I'm attempting to print some flexible TPE filament. But I failed to imagine TPE was this difficult to print. Specs of the shop-brand filament: Red 1.75 mm TPE (+-0.05 mm). Hardness: 45D. Print temperature: 220-260 °C with 0-95 °C bed. I'm trying to…
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