Z-Temp Forum
Z-Temp Products => Materials Compatibility => Topic started by: pri on June 06, 2016, 07:04:25 PM
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Can someone explain how to load flexible filament such as Saintsmart TPU?
I tried but it jammed and blocked the extruded, I have had to disassemble the extruded to remove the filament.
Thanks for your help
Philippe
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Sainsmart TPU has worked for me every time on my v1 and v3 M200s. I use a 0.4mm nozzle and 235 - 245ยบ extrusion temperature, never any wrapping on the gear. I've had reports of success from other users as well.
Other TPU/TPE materials from Ninja, Fila, TreeD, and eSun have had problems with wrapping around the gear, but Sainsmart has been a winner for me.
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I'm using the Kyoto flex TreeD filaments, with nozzle 0.5, no problem with the gear, I have to try to use the nozzle 0.4.
The filament is normally loaded, for now no problem.
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Thx, I will try again, I have a V4 but I don't see why It wouldn't work for me.. Beside my two left hands:)
Phil
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Which color(s) are you using? I've only tried yellow, orange, and red. I did use clear "FlexSolid" from MadeSolid and it worked too, but print quality didn't seem as good as Sainsmart.
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I try to use the same orange as you..
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What filament did u use before the tpu ?
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OK, Got it! The screw on the extruder gear was loose and at some time it stopped to turn giving the look of a blocked filament.
First TPU part is printing right now.
Thx to all of you.
Philippe
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Yay!!! :D