Are you in Australia searching for Colorfabb Varioshore TPU? Colorfabb has transformed TPU using the same foaming technology introduced with LW - PLA. This varioShore TPU stands out with variable shore hardness, reduced weight and density, and a soft touch. You can adjust the material's density by tweaking temperature and throughput (speed and layer height). Between 200 - 250°C, it expands to about 1.4 - 1.6 times its original volume. Printing at low flow rates (60 - 70%) compensates for foaming, resulting in very soft parts. Printing between 190 - 200°C avoids foaming, giving different haptics and harder prints. Pros include light weight, soft touch, and suitability for prosthetics. A drawback is possible color variations; it turns lighter when fully foamed. Customers love it for RC planes, cosplay, decorative prints, and drone replacement parts. Colorfabb, established in 2013, is a leader in 3D printing filaments, offering innovative solutions. Specifications: Material is Colorfabb varioShore TPU, diameter tolerance is ± 0.1 mm, density is 1.2 - 1.3 g/cm³, and glass transition temperature is - 20°C. Printing advice: 3D print at 190 - 250°C, speed at 20 - 30 mm/s, heated bed at 20 - 40°C. Use minimal cooling for max foaming, 50 - 100% for better overhangs. Base your settings on standard TPU. Keep nozzle - platform distance appropriate to prevent clogging. Downloads include TDS and SDS.
Using this Colorfabb Varioshore TPU is easy. First, set your 3D printer's temperature between 190 - 250°C and the print speed at 20 - 30 mm/s. Keep the heated bed at 20 - 40°C. If you want maximum foaming, use the least amount of cooling. For better overhangs, use 50 - 100% cooling. Start with standard TPU settings and adjust as needed. Remember, when the material is foaming during printing, make sure the distance between the nozzle and the platform isn't too small to avoid clogging. As for color, expect some variations, especially when the material is fully foamed. To maintain the quality of the filament, store it in a dry and cool place. This will help keep its properties stable and ensure good printing results every time.
