3D PRINTING MATERIAL
TPU 3D Printing in Singapore
Flexible, rubber-like 3D printing — for gaskets, grips, dampeners, and wearables.
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TPU is a flexible, rubber-like thermoplastic that excels in applications requiring elasticity, shock absorption, and abrasion resistance. It can be stretched and bent repeatedly without cracking and offers excellent vibration dampening properties.
TPU prints like plastic but behaves like rubber: bend it, stretch it, drop it from a desk, and it bounces back. We use it for phone-case bumpers, vibration dampeners, custom watch straps, replacement gaskets, and grip surfaces. Available in clear, black, and a handful of bright colours. Shore A hardness around 95A — flexible enough for hinges, firm enough to hold its shape on the build plate.
Best uses
- ▸Gaskets & seals
- ▸Phone cases & bumpers
- ▸Flexible hinges & joints
- ▸Vibration dampeners
- ▸Wearable accessories
- ▸Grip surfaces
Pros
- ✓ Highly flexible and elastic
- ✓ Excellent abrasion resistance
- ✓ Great impact absorption
- ✓ Good chemical resistance
- ✓ Does not crack or split
- ✓ Vibration dampening
Cons
- ✗ Slower print speeds required
- ✗ Difficult to post-process
- ✗ Supports nearly impossible to remove
- ✗ Stringing common
- ✗ Not compatible with all printers
- ✗ Dimensional accuracy varies
Key properties
From our workshop
TPU prints slowly — expect about half the speed of PLA — and supports are nearly impossible to remove cleanly. For best results, design parts with self-supporting overhangs or use sacrificial PLA breakaway supports (we'll handle that automatically if your model needs them). If you need food contact, ask first — only certain grades qualify.
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