Modern Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing utilises advanced materials to create products with distinctive properties. One such material is TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), which is notable for its combination of flexibility and mechanical strength. Thanks to its properties, it is an extremely versatile material, ideal for the production of shock-absorbing components. As a result, it is a leading material in industrial applications where shock and vibration absorption are required.
What sets TPU apart?
The most important characteristic of TPU material is its high elasticity, which enables the creation of parts with rubber-like properties. It is the ideal material for manufacturing components that require deformation and subsequent return to their original form.
The mechanical strength of TPU is extremely high due to the combination of elasticity and strength properties, making it an extremely durable material.
The precision of MJF printing allows for the creation of highly accurate details in complex models while maintaining their mechanical properties. This technology is ideal for the production of parts with complex geometries. The use of TPU material allows for highly accurate and flexible prints.
The versatility of TPU makes it an ideal material for use in areas exposed to moisture, varying temperatures and UV radiation. TPU is used in a variety of industrial sectors, including medicine (orthoses, prosthetic components, shoe insoles), automotive (vibration-absorbing components, gaskets, flexible hoses, tools and components for production lines, vehicle parts such as air ducts, gaskets), electronics (housings, flexible wiring components), sports, industrial design and many others.
MJF technology, when combined with TPU material, enables the efficient production of complex, flexible and robust parts in a short time frame. This paves the way for new possibilities in the additive manufacturing of parts for a wide range of industrial applications.
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