Ultrafuse TPC 45D

Ultrafuse TPC 45D has a shore hardness of 45D and is made from Arnitel®Eco. Arnitel®Eco is a partly bio-based Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer plastic, which is derived from rapeseed oil and combines the best properties of elastomers (rubbers) and polyesters.

This material is proven to have a carbon footprint up to 50% lower than comparable co-polyesters.

TPC 45D delivers excellent adhesion in the Z-direction, meaning that the printed layers dont detach even with extreme deformation.Especially suitable for printing flexible parts like miniature tires, drive belts, bracelets and parts that have to be extremely flexible and have to be bent often.

Tips & Tricks

• The nozzle VERY close to the bed on some printers we first do normal leveling and then add tape
• Print Temperature: between 230-250 °C
• Speed: between 30-40mms
• Heated Bed: between 0-30°C + tape
• Raise the flow to 125 150% (via the printer)
• Using a brim is advisable

Example Applications

• Protective covers
• Turning parts
• Dampening
• Combining hard plastics with flex