TPC FILAMENT

Austic Shop for Wholesale TPC 3D Printing Filaments in Australia

Austic delivers high quality TPC 3D Printing Filaments at Wholesale prices to your doorstep anywhere in Australia. We have wide range of innovative Filaments & Consumables with all the major brands such as Form Futura, Flash Forge and Verbatim.

FAQs for TPC filament

Q1. So, what is TPC filament — and how does it compare to regular filaments like PLA, ABS or TPU?
Ans - TPC stands for Thermoplastic Copolyester — a flexible, rubber-like 3D printing filament that sits between rigid plastics and soft rubber. It brings together elasticity, strength, and durability for parts that need to bend, flex, or absorb impact.

Q2. Why should I pick a TPC filament for my project — what makes it special?
Ans - Choose TPC when you want prints that are flexible yet tough: think of gaskets, seals, vibration-dampening parts, bumpers or wearable gear. It’s impact-resistant, chemically stable, and withstands UV and outdoor conditions — perfect for functional prints that take real-world stress.
 
Q3. What printing settings work best for TPC filaments to get good results?
Ans - For many TPC filaments, a nozzle temperature around 220–260 °C works well, with a bed (or build surface) temperature in the range of 20–60 °C. Print slower than rigid plastics (e.g. ~20–50 mm/s) and moderate fan cooling, to ensure stable extrusion and good layer bonding.
 
Q4. What kinds of items are ideal to print with TPC filament?
Ans - TPC shines when used to print functional, flexible parts — like seals, gaskets, bumpers, protective covers, flexible components, or any part needing repeated bending or impact absorption. It’s also good for wearable items or parts exposed to weather, chemicals, or abuse.
 
Q5. Do I need special printer hardware or a special setup to print TPC filament?
Ans - Because TPC is flexible, printing works best with a printer that has a direct-drive extruder (rather than long Bowden tubes), and where settings (temperature, speed, retraction) can be fine-tuned. This helps avoid issues like filament buckling or uneven extrusion.
 
Q6. Are there drawbacks or challenges when printing with TPC filaments?
Ans - Yes — flexible filaments like TPC are generally harder to print than rigid ones. You may face issues with extrusion stability, stringing, or poor adhesion if settings aren’t optimized. Also, prints may require slower speeds and careful handling.
 
Q7. How should I store TPC filaments — and how long-lasting are prints made with it?
Ans - Store it dry and away from moisture (e.g. sealed container or bag with desiccant) when not in use. Prints made with TPC are durable: they retain elasticity, resist chemicals and UV exposure, stay flexible over time, and absorb impacts — so they’re suitable for long-term functional or outdoor use.