ColorFabb ColorFabb varioShore Prosethetic TPU Filament - 1.75mm (0.70kg) Pale Pink
ColorFabb varioShore is a breakthrough prosthetic-grade TPU filament that adjusts density based on printing temperature and flow rate. Create ultra-soft, lightweight prosthetic components by activating its foaming properties at higher temperatures, or print firm, flexible parts at lower temperatures for maximum versatility.
- Variable density printing - expand parts 1.4-1.6x at 200-250°C for ultra-soft results.
- Prosthetic-grade TPU with 92A shore hardness for medical applications.
- Lightweight foamed density of 0.5-0.6 g/cm³ reduces part weight significantly.
ColorFabb varioShore Prosthetic TPU Filament - (0.70kg)
Revolutionary Variable-Density TPU
ColorFabb varioShore prosthetic TPU filament offers variable density printing for custom prosthetics. Expands 1.4-1.6x at high temps for ultra-soft parts.
Key Features of the ColorFabb varioShore Prosthetic TPU Filament - (0.70kg):
- Dual-mode 3d printing: soft-foamed parts or firm, flexible parts, depending on settings.
- Compatible with standard extruder setups for easy integration.
- Soft-touch finish ideal for skin contact applications.
Unique Properties for Printing Prosthetics and Orthotics
This version of varioShore TPU is specially designed for printing prosthetic and orthotic parts. ColorFabb has included silver in our formulation, known for its beneficial properties in these applications.
- Silver inclusion for enhanced properties in prosthetic and orthotic applications
- Available in three skintone colors: Pale Pink, Medium Brown, Dark Brown
- Printing at lower temperatures results in more intense skin tone colors
- Printing at higher temperatures activates the foaming agent, resulting in a softer, less intense powder-like skin tone color
Variable Shore Hardness for Adjustable Density
VarioShore TPU Prosthetic has several distinctive features, including variable shore hardness, reduced weight and density, and a soft touch. Users can adjust the material density by changing the temperature and material throughput, enabling a wide range of printing options. At temperatures between 200 and 250 °C, the materials will start to expand to roughly 1.4-1.6 times their original volume, which reduces the density to 0.7 to 0.9 g/cm³. This means the material can be printed at low flow rates (60-70%) to compensate for active foaming, which, in turn, gives very soft printed parts.
- Reduced weight and density
- Soft touch
- Printing at Temperatures between 200 and 250 °C expands the material to reduce density
FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH AND FLEXIBLE IN ITS APPLICATION
Although not quite as lightweight as LW-PLA, ColorFabb varioShore TPU provides users with noticeable weight and density reduction where it matters and the flexibility to use the material in a wide range of other applications. This material is well-suited for producing soft sporting goods, such as bicycle handlebars, or for applications in footwear, such as shoe insoles.
The base TPU is 92A, which will work with most standard extruder set-ups for Bowden and direct drive systems.
By adjusting material flow rates, ColorFabb varioShore enables users to significantly reduces the weight and density of printed parts.
HOW TO SUCCEED WHEN PRINTING WITH VARIOSHORE TPU
The following settings are recommended for successfully printing with this material:
Print Temperature:
- 190°-250°C
Print Speed:
- 20-30mm/s
Print Bed Temperature:
- 20°-40°C
Cooling Fan:
- Users are advised to use the least amount of cooling possible when maximum foaming is desired. For better overhang performance, use 50-100% speed when cooling. Additionally, it is advised to ensure the distance between the nozzle and print surface is not too small, especially if the material is foaming while printing - pressure will need to be released from the hot end to prevent clogging and material feeding issues.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Spool Size: 0.70kg
- Diameter tolerance: ± 0.1 mm
- Density: 1.2-1.3g/cm-3