Hi all,
Can TPU be used as a shock absorber? I'm thinking of 3D printing cases for my camera lenses and foam rubber is the obvious choice for shocks, I've been wanting to get TPU for another project.
Its expensive glass, so I don't want to leanr its unsuitable the hard way.
Thanks!
@Tourma@tech.lgbt it can be used as such, but depending on the protection you want, you'll have to leverage clever design way more than the material itself. Like abusing gyroidal infill patterns, leaving gaps between contact layers in tension and thicker outer layers.
Tho if the pieces aren't particularly heavy, printing bumpers naively at a low infill should get the job done.