Might try that on my V3SE which is basically dedicated to printing TPU these days. An absolute beauty for TPU, perfect prints every time.
I have to try some TPU, I have a couple of applications that it would be ideal for.
I print what could be described as lens caps for rather expensive photon detectors. Both in the production and delivery of the detectors. Although some of the things we make go into space I don’t think the TPU parts do. TPU is great if you find the right brand. For me Pinuotu is the best.
I’m going to need some very flexible, probably not more than Shore hardness 80A. That seemed to limit my choices when I first looked.
95a is the default, not tried softer. I would be wary of it gumming up between extruder wheels and hotend.
I guess I’ll throw my 2 cents in here too. I am still using the original smooth A build plate for over a year. I have printed PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU. I am a strong advocate of the KISS principle. In all cases I always start with the plate spotless and cleaned with alcohol. For PLA I use nothing, and the plate at 50C. For PETG, hairspray and 70C. The Suave 8 hour hold is cheap and works great. I prefer the aerosol as it mists better and appears to go on the plate more smoothly. For TPU, hairspray and 40C. For the ABS, glue stick and 90C.
For PETG and TPU the hairspray is mandatory, you should even try to get some where the printer prints the primer line. For ABS I cannot print large objects, but I think that is due to uneven heating on the bed. (It always fails to stick in the same spots.)
Lastly, if you are looking to print some TPU with one of the K series printers, I recommend using Creality HP-TPU. The stuff prints crazy fast, and if you get the transparent filament, it is probably the clearest material you can print. (It’s way more transparent than clear PETG.)
Y’all have a great day and,
Happy printing!
The Kapt
For ABS you want a fully enclosed printer with a heater running at 50/55°C, slow cooling, no cooling fans and zero drafts is needed. I’ve only been able to print it since I got my Qidi printers, with the right environment it prints almost as easily as PLA/PETG. I use no glue.