TPE is "Thermoplastic elastomer" or "thermoplastic rubber" 3d printing filament. Here is a guide by Airwolf3D how to print with it, since it is more challenging that usual filaments.
Some features of TPE material are:
More information and TPE Slicer settings download for Airwolf machines can be found at: http://airwolf3d.com/2013/10/16/3d-printer-video-tp/
Some features of TPE material are:
- Flexible and strong
- TPE and retains shape after much manipulation.
- 3D printed TPE feels much like rubber and bounces back into shape.
- The 3d printed part does not tear after 3 minutes of pulling and tugging
- on the downside it can be very tricky and technically demanding to print with
More information and TPE Slicer settings download for Airwolf machines can be found at: http://airwolf3d.com/2013/10/16/3d-printer-video-tp/
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| TPE is flexible and rubbery |