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TPU

Term · Additive manufacturing and 3D printing · MLC-T-ADM-000392

An abbreviation for Thermoplastic Polyurethane, a flexible and durable polymer widely used in additive manufacturing. This material exhibits high elasticity, abrasion resistance, and good chemical resistance, making it suitable for parts requiring rubber-like properties. TPU is commonly printed using fused deposition modeling (FDM) for applications like flexible casings, seals, and footwear components.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ADM-000392
FieldAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000392",
  "term": "TPU",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for Thermoplastic Polyurethane, a flexible and durable polymer widely used in additive manufacturing. This material exhibits high elasticity, abrasion resistance, and good chemical resistance, making it suitable for parts requiring rubber-like properties. TPU is commonly printed using fused deposition modeling (FDM) for applications like flexible casings, seals, and footwear components.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/tpu/"
}

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