MatterHackers Natural Translucent PRO Series TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) - 1.75mm (1lb)
The Success with Flex Materials Package for Bambu Lab printers includes everything needed to print flexible filaments, such as accessories and materials. It offers cost savings, customization options, and is designed for the X1 Series, X1E, and P1 Series printers. Curated by MatterHackers Pros, it helps users confidently print elastic, resilient parts.
- Includes essential flexible printing materials and accessories
- Compatible with Bambu Lab X1E, X1 and P1 Series
- Customizable filament dryer and material options available
Price: | $50.00 (with add-ons) |
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Success with Flex Materials Package
CURATED PACKAGE FOR FLEXIBLE PRINTING
Unlock the potential of flexible 3D printing with the Success with Flex Materials Package for your Bambu Lab printer. This comprehensive bundle equips you with everything necessary to explore the world of elastic polymers, enabling you to create pliable, resilient parts tailored to your unique application needs.
Key Features of the Success with Flex Materials Package:
- Includes accessories and materials needed to prep and print flexible filaments
- Choose your desired Filament Dryer
- Save on costs with this bundle
- Designed to succeed on Bambu Lab X1 Series, X1E, and P1 Series 3D printers
GAIN CONFIDENCE WITH FLEXIBLES
Dive into the exciting world of flexible filaments on your Bambu Lab 3D printer with the Success with Flex Materials Package. Curated by MatterHackers Pros, this bundle addresses the unique challenges of extruding elastic materials, providing you with the essential tools and filaments to kickstart your flexible printing journey.
Customize your package to match your specific needs and start creating adaptable, ductile parts with confidence.
KEEP IT DRY
To maintain optimal print quality, it's crucial to keep moisture-absorbing materials like TPU, TPE, and Nylon dry. These hygroscopic filaments can accumulate moisture over time if left exposed, potentially compromising print results.
Unlike standard dry storage boxes that merely maintain current moisture levels, filament dryers actively remove moisture from your materials, which not only preserves dryness but also actively dehydrates materials, ensuring peak performance throughout your printing process.
Additionally, the included filament dryer (e.g., PrintDry PRO 3 or SUNLU FilaDryer S4) was carefully selected because it features a roller system. This minimizes resistive filament feeding, an issue that can arise if using flexible materials in the Bambu AMS.
STICK TO THE PLATE
The Bambu Lab Texured PEI Build Plate is our recommended go-to surface for succeeding with flexible materials. Thanks to its textured surface, the adhesion between the material and plate is strong enough that adhesive glue is not mandatory for success like it is for smooth/smoother surface plates.
STAY CONNECTED WITH EASE
Effortlessly switch between non-AMS-compatible materials and the Bambu Lab AMS with the Bambu PTFE Adapter. This innovative tool allows you to keep your Bambu Automatic Material System connected while simultaneously using up to 3 non-AMS compatible filaments, eliminating the need for constant disconnection and reconnection when working with flexible, composite (if applicable), or cardboard spool materials.
PRINT WITH RELIABILITY
Depending on your unique combination selection, this package includes up to four spools of TPU 3D printer filament so you can start printing from the get-go.
Choose MH Build Series for quality results at an accessible price or PRO Series if intending to use prints as end-use parts for serious projects.
What's Included in the Success with Flex Materials Package?
Filament Dryer | MH Build TPU (1.75mm) | PRO Series TPU (1.75mm) |
PrintDry PRO 3 | 1 × PrintDry PRO 3 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 2 × MH Build TPU (1kg) | 1 × PrintDry PRO 3 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 2 × PRO Series TPU (1lb) |
SUNLU FilaDryer S4 | 1 × SUNLU FilaDryer S4 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 4 × MH Build TPU (1kg) | 1 × SUNLU FilaDryer S4 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 4 × PRO Series TPU (1lb) |
PrintDry PRO 3 w/ Additional Chamber* | 1 × PrintDry PRO 3 1 × PrintDry PRO Additional Chamber Kit 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 4 × MH Build TPU (1kg) | 1 × PrintDry PRO 3 1 × PrintDry PRO Additional Chamber Kit 1 × Textured PEI Plate 1 × PTFE Adapter 4 × PRO Series TPU (1lb) |
Note that the filament colors you receive will depend on what's available at time of shipment.
WHAT ARE SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES?
- How to Print TPU and Flexible Filament on Your Bambu Lab 3D Printer
- Tech Breakdown: PrintDry PRO
- Note this article talks about a previous model of the PrintDry PRO. The fundamentals of the importance of drying hygroscopic filament remains the same
Questions
What is the difference between the MH PRO series TPU and the MH Build Series TPU?
I have had generally good luck with this material. I love the properties of it. I would like some advice on reducing some stringing. I use Prusa MK3S with the Generic FLEX setting. I get a big string from the purge line to the skirt and from the skirt to the print. I am using a 240 degree print temp and my speeds are all around 30.
Is this designed to be printed in a machine with a bowden extruder?
I ordered this material (Matter Hackers Pro Series, 1.75mm, TPU, Gray) for my Bambu Lab X1E printer. When I tried to load it into the AMS, it failed and got stuck. I needed to disassemble the filament tubing to get it unstuck. Is there something that could be done to use this material with the Bambu Lab X1E printer? Perhaps mounting it to the rear spool instead if in the AMS...? Do you have any experience with this material for this printer? Thank you. Brian Wixom brianwixom@gmail.com
I discovered that Metthackers pro clear TPU is easy to break, while the cheap inland white TPU is nearly impossible to break. So I don't get it, the NylonX is major strong and I use it as the backbone of everything, but I don't understand how a cheap filament, precisely inland white TPU, outperforms mettahackers pro series in utility function. It prints better, but I can make the cheap stuff print near perfect with extra attention to settings. So I ask, whats really up with mettahackers TPU, it concerns me because I was going to invest in Mettahackers Nylon and now I am in doubt. I simply want to know why the cheap stuff was way beter than mettahackers pro series?? Please.
Can this be used as a base, with a layer change/stop and then PLA printed on top of it? I want a flexible bottom to a specific print, but I don't want the entire print flexible...
What's the shore hardness?
What are temperature limits for printed parts?
How well do TPU printed objects hold up against gasoline and oils? Thinking about making an intake boot? I'd like it to hold around 100 psi. any recommendations?
What is the chemical resistance to water rating?
What is the Light Transmittance Rating of this material? This is a commonly reported property, usually expressed as % of total light transmittance. 100% = perfect clarity, all light crosses through 0% = perfect opacity, no light crosses through.
Where is the Safety Data Sheet?
1.7mm as delivered, which made it very prone to kinking. Not printable with the EZR Struder on an Ender 3, with any temperature or nozzle. 1.8mm & above seems necessary with flexible filament. Thicker is better because it needs to transfer force to the nozzle. It might work with a dual drive direct extruder with real tight passages.
What is the Young's modulus of the material
What is the moisture level it ships with?
The TDS says "Print Temp 230C +/-10" and "Bed Temp 70C +/-10". The images on this web page say "Hot End Temp 250C +/-10" and "Bed Temp 50C +/-10". Is this inconsistency a hallmark of the MH PRO series TPU???