TPU is short for thermoplastic urethane and is a urethane-based elastomer.
Our TPU material is processed in the laser-sintering process, which results in components with rubber-like properties.
A typical area of application of TPU is the production of components that should have rubber-like properties but still require a certain dimensional stability. (complex tube geometries, shoe soles, etc.)
Features of TPU at a glance:
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Elastomer material
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High elongation at break (500-600%)
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Very good abrasion resistance
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Shore A hardness of approx. 90
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Very good long-term stability
Production information:
| Production technology | SLS / 3DSystems ProX500 |
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Build envelope |
330 x 280 x 440 X/Y/Z (ProX500 – 2 pcs) |
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Layer thickness |
0.1mm - 0.15mm |
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Min. wall thickness |
1.0mm |
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Tolerances |
+/- 0.3mm or above 100 mm: +/- 0,3 % of the |
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Surfaces |
Bead blasted |
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Powder removal |
In cavities 2 holes to access the excess powder |
Download Datasheet:
Material datasheet TPU in PDF format
