One of the ultimate goals of 3D printing is to be able to recreate any 3D model using a variety of materials used in actual industrial and commercial products. Of course, not all of these materials are compatible with 3D printing, but we can use alternatives that mimic them.
TPE is an example of an alternative – a flexible filament that has properties similar to rubber.
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Flexible filaments can be quite a handful to deal with, but the results are usually worth it. The same can be said for TPE. What are the best printer settings so that you can make the most out of your TPE filament? What are the best TPE filaments that you can buy today? What is TPE? TPE stands for Thermoplastic Elastomer, which is a catch-all term for a group of plastics that exhibit rubber-like properties. Not only is TPE very flexible, but it […]
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