{"product_id":"tpu64d-3d-printing-filament-1kg-x-1-75mm","title":"TPU64D 3D Printing Filament","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTPU64D 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D META's TPU64D 3D printing filament is a high-hardness, semi-rigid thermoplastic polyurethane for functional parts that need TPU's resilience without the soft, rubbery feel of standard flexible TPU. At Shore 64D hardness, TPU64D sits between flexible TPU and rigid engineering plastics — delivering tough, near-rigid prints with excellent impact resistance, abrasion resistance and long-term durability. It's ideal for snap-fits, gears, bumpers, sporting goods and any part that needs to take a hit and bounce back. Like all 3D META filaments, TPU64D is manufactured to strict quality standards and supplied on recyclable plastic spools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of TPU64D 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Shore 64D Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly stiffer than typical flexible TPUs — close to rigid engineering plastics with retained toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Impact Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absorbs sudden loads and impacts without cracking or shattering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Abrasion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPU's hallmark wear performance, ideal for parts in contact with abrasive surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured with High-Quality Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium thermoplastic polyurethane base for reliable extrusion and consistent mechanical performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Chemical and Oil Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to many common solvents, oils and greases found in mechanical environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Layer Adhesion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent inter-layer bonding produces durable, fatigue-resistant parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict QA Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch is checked for diameter, hardness and print performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications for TPU64D 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPU64D suits engineering, industrial and sporting applications where strength, toughness and impact resistance all matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Fit Assemblies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living hinges, snap-fits and clip mechanisms that need to flex slightly without breaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels, Rollers and Gears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear-resistant mechanical parts that benefit from TPU's abrasion resistance and toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBumpers, Stops and Guards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impact-absorbing parts for tools, equipment and protective applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSporting Goods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleats, grips, guards and protective gear that need durability and impact resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Tooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rollers, bushings and contact parts in workshop and production environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: TPU is hygroscopic — drying before every print is essential for clean extrusion. A direct-drive extruder is recommended, although TPU64D's stiffness makes it far more forgiving on Bowden setups than soft TPU.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Drying for TPU64D Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPU absorbs moisture rapidly and prints best when thoroughly dried:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore in a Cool, Dry, Dark Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags with fresh desiccant at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Before Every Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a filament dryer, food dehydrator or enclosed 3D printer at 70°C for a minimum of 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose 3D META's TPU64D 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering-Grade Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Shore 64D delivers semi-rigid performance for tough functional parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Quality Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e – Premium TPU resin for consistent extrusion, hardness and mechanical properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict QA Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tight ±0.02 mm diameter tolerance and verified print performance, batch after batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Tested In-House\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every batch is print-tested on real engineering geometries before release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e – 3D META is committed to expanding its TPU range across the full hardness spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to print tough, semi-rigid parts that survive real-world use? Order 3D META TPU64D filament today and bring engineering-grade toughness to your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230–250°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 mm\/s (slower for best surface finish and dimensional accuracy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100% part cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short and slow (1–2 mm direct drive); reduce further if stringing occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtruder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drive recommended; Bowden workable thanks to the higher stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI or textured plate; no adhesive required in most cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70°C for a minimum of 5 hours before printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shore 64D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm ± 0.02 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recyclable plastic spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum-sealed with desiccant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What does Shore 64D hardness mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShore 64D sits at the upper end of the TPU hardness range — much stiffer than typical flexible TPU (which is usually measured on the softer Shore A scale). TPU64D feels close to rigid plastics like PETG, but with TPU's superior impact resistance and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. What temperature should I print TPU64D at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrint at 230–250°C with a heated bed at 50–60°C. Print speeds between 20–40 mm\/s give the best results; harder TPUs can run a little faster than soft TPUs but still benefit from controlled, steady extrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Do I need a direct-drive extruder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect drive is recommended. TPU64D is stiffer than soft TPUs and is more forgiving on Bowden setups, but a direct-drive extruder with a constrained filament path will deliver the most consistent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. How is TPU64D different from soft TPU (like TPU85A or TPU90A)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTPU64D is much harder and stiffer — closer to rigid plastic than rubber. Use TPU64D for structural, impact-absorbing parts; use TPU85A or TPU90A for flexible, elastic, rubber-like parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D META","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54150288965916,"sku":"TPU-64D-BLACK","price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/2263\/6060\/files\/TPU64D_Black.png?v=1792106010","url":"https:\/\/www.3dmeta.com.au\/products\/tpu64d-3d-printing-filament-1kg-x-1-75mm","provider":"3D META","version":"1.0","type":"link"}