WOLFBEND TPU Flexible Filament
$68.00
The key to successful 3D prints is good quality material, and with Airwolf 3D’s line of WOLFBEND TPU flexible filament, high quality is no exception. We test each batch of filament ourselves to ensure high standards, absolute top quality and consistent diameter.
Wolfbend TPU Flexible Filament
This flexible filament is much easier to print with than other flexible materials on the market, and is also much stronger. The layer-to layer bond is incredible, and layer separation is non-existent. TPU stands for thermoplastic polyurethane, and has many useful properties, including elasticity, transparency, and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion.
SECTION 1, IDENTIFICATION |
AIRWOLF 3D TESTED PROPERTIES | |||
| Product Part Number: | White AW3D-F08402 Black AW3D-F08401 Blue AW3D-F08415 Red AW3D-F08404 Clear AW3D-F08416 |
Ultimate Strength:
Elongation at Break: |
23.8 MPa
909% |
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| Recommended Use: | 3D printing filament | (see “Methodology of Test” for details) | ||
| Restrictions on Use: | For use with 3D printers | |||
SECTION 2, DESCRIPTION |
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| Description: | A strong, flexible material with rubber-like elasticity. Excellent layer-to layer bond making layer separation non-existent.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
| Applications: | Automotive instrument panels
Caster wheels Power tools Medical devices Drive belts Grips Electronic cases |
| Key Features: | High elasticity Abrasion resistance Low-temperature performance Mechanical properties, combined with a rubber-like elasticity Shear strength Transparency Oil and grease resistance |
SECTION 3, SPECIFICATIONS |
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| EXTRUDER TEMPERATURE | 230C – 245C |
| BED TEMPERATURE | 40C-60C |
| HEATED BED | Optional |
| RECOMMENDED BUILD SURFACE | Wolfbite for ABS, PETG, TPU, and TPE |
| DIAMETER | 2.88mm |
| COLOR | Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White |
| COMPATIBLE MACHINE | AXIOM, AXIOM 20, AXIOM Dual Extruder, EVO |
| THERMAL | |
| Melting Point (via Differential Scanning Calorimeter) DSC | 216° C |
| Glass Transition (Tg) DSC | -35° C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 10.75psi/ 0.07 MPa ASTM D648 | 60° C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 66psi/ 0.45 MPa ASTM D648 | 44° C |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Specific Gravity ASTM D792 | 1.19 g/cc |
| Hardness ASTM D2240 | 95 Shore A |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Elongation at Break ISO 527 | 909.00% |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate ISO 527 | 23.8 Mpa |
| Moisture Absorption – 24 hours ASTM D570 | 0.22 % |
| SECTION 4, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
- Wolfbend TPU Flexible Filament is best suited for direct-drive extruders. Flexible filaments require slower speeds for optimum print performance.
- Related case studies: Mass customization 3D printers at Feetz and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Battery Box
- 3D printing settings:
- Speed: 30mm/s
- Fans: On
- Flow rate: 110%
- General: 2 perimeters, purge thoroughly
- For superior bed adhesion and to prevent warpage use Wolfbite for ABS, TPU
Not sure which filament is better suited for your application? Take a look at Airwolf 3D’s Filament Properties Table.
To achieve optimal results with TPU or TPE thermoelastic polymers, 3d print with a direct drive configuration. Direct drive extrusion assemblies consistently outperform Bowden configurations with a wide range of materials, in particular, flexible materials such as TPE and TPU. To delve deeper into this topic of Bowden vs direct drive, to learn more about settings and to see images and results from our recent TPU tests, download our white paper below.
Download our white paper "Direct vs Bowden"
The purpose of this white paper is to explain to hobbyists, educators, and professionals the distinctions between direct drive and Bowden drive extrusion systems for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers, by highlighting the key features of each and assessing various 3D-printed control objects. Read this white paper to learn:
- The pros and cons of a direct drive extruder configuration and a Bowden extruder configuration
- About our Resolution-Time Correlation study aimed to test the resolution of both a Bowden and Direct Drive configuration at various speeds with various materials.
- Settings for various materials using these configurations
Reading time: 30 minutes
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 lbs |
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| Shipping Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 1 in |
| Color | Black 2.2lbs, Blue 2.2lbs, Clear 2.2lbs, Red 2.2lbs, White 2.2lbs |
| Extruder Temperature | 230C – 245C |
| Bed Temperature | 40C – 60C |
| Heated Bed | Yes |
| Recommended Build Surface | Wolfbite for ABS, PETG, TPU, and TPE |
| Diameter | 2.88mm |
| Compatible Machine | AXIOM, AXIOM 20, AXIOM Dual Extruder, AXIOMe, EVO |
| Tensile Strength | 23.8 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 909.0% |
| Specifications | |
| Tensile Strength | 23.8 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation at Break | 909.0% |
| Extruder Temperature | 230C – 245C |
| Bed Temperature | 40C – 60C |
| Heated Bed | Yes |
| Recommended Build Surface | Wolfbite for ABS, PETG, TPU, and TPE |
| Diameter | 2.88mm |
| Color | Black 2.2lbs, Blue 2.2lbs, Clear 2.2lbs, Red 2.2lbs, White 2.2lbs |
| Compatible Machine | AXIOM, AXIOM 20, AXIOM Dual Extruder, AXIOMe, EVO |
| Applications | |