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Every Hatchbox PLA filament print regarding the attached image successfully prints but when printing with Hatchbox TPU, the texture is fantastic, but so bendable and goopy that every print fails.

I'm using Simplify 3D with my MakerGear M2 E4 and am lost on what settings I should change the profile settings to using this TPU filament. I know every print is different but I at least need some sort of pilot light to get these prints going as every single one is failing.

Thoughts?

Try multiple outlines. That needs some more support.

Thank you! That was definitley it.

Big question though: What do I print with this? It looks like I'll have to use 5-10x more filament to print prints using TPU vs PLA so something like the Vase isn't the greatest idea so I'm guessing jewelry? I'm not a big fan so any other ideas other than a sandal?

Stretchable lids for saving that half can of cat food? You could make your own elastic bowl covers. (I've got some Semi-Flex that I haven't even tried yet myself...can't think of anything to use it on yet.)

I've used it for a wallet, grips for my DSLR camera rig, tire treads on models, a plug for a piggy bank, spill-proof caps for my side-fed airbrush color cups, and airbrush tip covers to provide protection in case of dropping one and damaging over $100 in parts. It is pretty useful stuff - let your imagination run with it!

Good timing. I have a roll of that sitting in my Amazon cart. I need to make an insert for not-so-great cup holder in my car, and I've been trying to decide if the TPU (and or petg) can stand occasional hot summer car temps. Unfortunately it's going to be a long time until I can test it (I hate winter).

Cheers,
Rusty

Donald Trump head stressball.

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/tr ... ball-19584

Oh yeah....everyone needs one of those!

Honestly, I think I would rather see it break when I hit it with a hammer. Do one for Clinton, too!