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TPU 95A

Flexible but firm. The easiest TPU to print and the usual choice for grips, cases, and bumpers.

Also called: tpu, flexible filament, 95a tpu, shore 95a

Good for

  • Flexible / rubbery
  • Functional parts

Not great for

  • Fast / bulk printing
  • First-time friendly

Typical settings

Nozzle
210-235 °C
Bed
30-60 °C
Speed
20-40 mm/s
Cooling
50-100% part fan

You'll need

  • Direct-drive extruder works best (Bowden setups can jam)
  • Dry filament

Ratings

Strength
3 out of 5
Heat resistance
2 out of 5
Flexibility
5 out of 5
Ease of printing
2 out of 5
Print speed
1 out of 5
Looks / finish
3 out of 5
Durability
5 out of 5

Ratings are relative, 1-5, for a typical filament of this type. Start from your filament maker's recommended settings.

Use it for

  • Phone cases, bumpers, vibration feet, gaskets, wheels, and grips.
  • It absorbs impacts, takes abuse, and springs back to shape.

Watch out for

  • Slow printing is the price of reliability. Fast speeds make the filament buckle in the extruder.
  • Stringing and blobs are common, so tune retraction conservatively.
  • Overhangs and bridges look rough.

Tips

  • Print slowly, reduce or disable retraction, and keep it dry.
  • Avoid long unsupported filament paths.

Sources

Figures vary by brand and test method; check your filament's datasheet.

Commonly printed in TPU 95A

Other TPU types

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