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arkatcrime
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Print with TPU Flex

Hi guys,

I tried printing with TPU for the first time.

The final result was as follows:

 

 

It's normal? I don't like the final look t all 🙁

Opublikowany : 16/04/2020 5:38 pm
cwbullet
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RE: Print with TPU Flex

Retraction is key, but some stringing happens with flexibles.

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Opublikowany : 16/04/2020 11:59 pm
arkatcrime
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Print with TPU Flex

@charles-h13

How I can minimize stringing?

Opublikowany : 17/04/2020 8:55 am
arkatcrime
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Print with TPU Flex

I resolve this with the next parameter:

Filament settings > Filamente Overrides :

 

"retract on layer change"

Opublikowany : 20/04/2020 8:07 am
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: Print with TPU Flex

Have you dehumidified the filament? 

it looks bubbly,

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Opublikowany : 20/04/2020 4:17 pm
arkatcrime
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Print with TPU Flex

@joantabb

Yes, is dehumidified! The filament is new ! it's ruby color. 

But I continue with strings! Someone helps with "retracting" configuration?!

 

Opublikowany : 23/04/2020 10:21 am
JoanTabb
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RE: Print with TPU Flex

I use 'Generic Flex' but set retractions to 0.0mm

and on small sections, you need lots of cooling!

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Opublikowany : 23/04/2020 10:39 am
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arkatcrime
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Print with TPU Flex

@joantabb

can you share your configurations? please!

Opublikowany : 23/04/2020 1:35 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Print with TPU Flex

Hi Arkatcrime,

I have enclosed a .3MF file for a recent model  (A repair tube for a vacuum cleaner connector, where the original had split..) 

I hope this helps. 
it is the Generic Flex profile at 0.3mm layer height with retraction set to zero, and the fan set to run above layer3

regards Joan

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I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Opublikowany : 23/04/2020 5:02 pm
arkatcrime
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Print with TPU Flex

@joantabb

I have a doubt.  Your retraction is 0mm (Zero), but  zero you don't disable retraction?

 

Opublikowany : 23/04/2020 9:49 pm
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