3D printing in TPU 95A
TPU is a flexible material with a hardness of 95A (like a shoe sole). Excellent for seals, bumpers, cases, anti-vibration pads and parts that need to bend without breaking.
Best for
- Seals
- Bumpers and buffers
- Cases
- Anti-vibration pads
Pros
- Flexible and springy
- Abrasion-resistant
- Doesn't crack
Limitations
- Slower printing
- Less precise bridges and overhangs
Heat resistance
up to 60°C
Layers from 0.16 mm · 4 colours in stock
What is TPU 95A?
TPU 95A is a flexible filament with a hardness of about 95 on the Shore A scale – similar to a shoe sole. It bends, springs back, absorbs vibration and doesn't crack. It prints slowly, so a print costs more than the same model in PLA.
Key numbers
- Heat resistance
- up to 60°C
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
- Thinnest layer
- 0.16 mm
- Printed in a heated chamber
- no
- Colours in stock
- 4
- Example price
- PLN 27.28Case 90 × 60 × 35 mm, 0.2 mm layers, 20% infill
When to choose TPU 95A
- Gaskets, washers and bumpers
- Cases, covers and anti-slip pads
- Anti-vibration feet for equipment
When another material is better
Compared with other materials
Compare all materials- Strength3 out of 5
- Heat2 out of 5
- Outdoors3 out of 5
- Flexibility5 out of 5
- Detail3 out of 5
Printing it yourself? TPU 95A settings
Typical ranges from filament manufacturers' data sheets – always check the label on your spool and start with a test print.
- Nozzle temperature
- 210–235 °C
- Bed temperature
- 30–60 °C
- Part cooling
- 50–100%
- Printer enclosure
- not needed
- Drying the filament
- 50–55 °C for 6–8 h – TPU absorbs moisture quickly
- Print slowly, at about 20–40 mm/s, with minimal retraction.
- A direct drive extruder works best – soft filament buckles in a long Bowden tube.
No printer, or no time for test prints? We'll print it in TPU 95A.
Get a quote in TPU 95ATPU 95A – frequently asked questions
How much does 3D printing in TPU 95A cost?
For example, a case 90 × 60 × 35 mm in TPU 95A costs PLN 27.28 with us (0.2 mm layers, 20% infill). The price of your model depends on its size, infill and quantity – you'll see it as soon as you upload the file.
How hard is TPU 95A?
It's a flexible but fairly firm rubber – like a shoe sole. Thin walls bend easily, while thick blocks are springy.
Can I make a gasket from TPU?
Yes, it's one of the most common uses. Choose solid infill – that way the gasket is uniform and seals better.
Why does printing in TPU cost more?
Flexible filament has to be fed slowly, so the printer works up to three times longer than with PLA. You mostly pay for the printing time.
Safety: TPU 95A handles temperatures up to about 60°C; it's flexible – not suitable for load-bearing parts. Prints are not toys and not for use with food. More about product safety (in Polish)