I (and many others, I’m sure) want to find some stuff to print with the new TPU for AMS! If you’ve come across any cool models that’d work well (self promo allowed), please share them below! Other than rubber ducks, I can’t think of much 
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A nice simple design of mine that solves a problem easily. Very quick print.
Works with TPU and PTU for AMS.
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The only real benefit of TPU in the AMS is for multi-color prints and multi-material prints for example in place printing of a gasket in a box lid. Oh and maybe support or support interfaces.
Most regions don’t currently have any colors in stock 
I guess to be AMS compatible it has to be foaming TPU like Dryflex. I have never used any and wonder what settings are like, particularly flow rate.
I have an AA/AAA battery storage tray I like best in TPU, but, it works in anything. YABST AA AAA by ZiggyP - MakerWorld
Make sure you read the description.
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Not even close.
Given TPU can fuse with PLA & PETG, I wouldn’t recommend that at all.
That is a great use and works very well.
But, it is not the only use.
It is clear you haven’t used it yet as it is an incredible material with lists of uses.
I think it is unfair to group it into TPU as most only know 95A and are unaware there are many shore types to the family of TPU and their variety of uses and benefits.
It has a value of 65D, this is a flexibility between 95A TPU and a solid material like TPU 95A.
It is in a category of its own and is a great material.
When you have actually used it for a while and printed many different things with it, come back and tell us if it still is as bad as your literal guess was.
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I have a couple of dog toys TPU Dog Chew Toy Tug by ssweat - MakerWorld
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TPU Rubber Dog Chew Chomp Toy by ssweat - MakerWorld
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Would this be flexible enough to work as a gasket?
Yes, as long as you do not mean in a car’s engine of course:
If you mean a gasket like the ones you have between the top and bottom of a rugged case, then yes.
If you have an idea outside of this, share it and I will do my best to share a response.
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A gasket for my airbrush paint bottles. The factory ones are a paper material infused with something to make them somewhat hard and chemical resistant. In the 30 years I’ve owned the airbrush, I’ve never liked them. They always wind up leaking at an inconvenient time. But the airbrush itself is excellent.
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That should be fine.
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I’ve found some pretty handy uses for TPU so far. Flexible container lids, gaskets for containers, some O-rings, replacement feet for an air compressor, tool adapters for dust extraction, flexible vacuum nozzles etc.
Most of the TPU things I’ve made are probably not super useful to a ton of people, but have been very helpful to me. I think this is the only TPU thing I’ve uploaded here:
DeWalt to Festool adapter
I have some ides for other TPU models, I just haven’t had time to make them yet.
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I have just started playing with TPU recently and I really love the stuff!
Other than being difficult (can’t use in my AMS and has to be REALLY dry), this stuff is amazingly strong and fun to use. I am going to play with making my sabers out of some, but not for the blades… The kids would hurt someone with a TPU collapsable blade.
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Yeah, it’s pretty cool stuff. I have an A1 mini that doesn’t have an AMS on it and that’s the printer I use TPU. The one thing I learned early on is to make sure it’s completely dry. Like after you think it’s dry, dry it again. When I’m printing with it, the spool is in the dryer.
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Yeah, I print from the drier and just keep it drying while printing.
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A two sided door bumper with embedded magnets to work as a door bumper but also be able to keep the door open.
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If you’re looking for something fun to print and have a strong rubber band lying around give my Vortex Blaster a try! The ammo is printed using TPU and there is an upgraded spring design that uses TPU to create a more durable dampener for the barrel. The blaster components can be printed on a single plate using PLA or PETG and only takes 7 hours (easily run overnight).
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Just came across this one:
Not sure how well this one works. But it deals with the tolerances and tension on the filament where most clips struggle with. So I think the new TPU in this case is a bright idea!
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I have only a design using TPU.
It’s a set of hammers to help when assembling printed models without damaging or marking the parts. The hammers head can be filled with nuts for a good punch.
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There are tons of uses for flexibles. It’s my favorite thing since 3d printing is about the only way to make them. You can make a lot of 3d printed objects out of wood and metal but it’s hard to make the flexible stuff.
Here are a few things I have made. Some are my things and some I discovered on Thingiverse, etc. I can’t give the links just the inspiration since some of these are many years old.
Ninjaflex straps for ropes, watch bands, etc.
Protector for USB-C cables
Brake bleeder nipple protector for motorcycles.
Vice cushion to hold small tubes
Cushion holder for exacto knife.
Propane tank protector
Dust cap for trailer wiring harness.
Covers for zerk fittings / brake bleeder nipples, etc.
Straps for more things.
Cat food can lid
One of my first designs for ninjaflex when I got my Printrbot Simple in 2015. It’s a holder for a small flashlight and Leatherman Micra.
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Well I have to say I’m loving my first roll of AMS TPU! Currently decorating and our walls have required a lot filling patches so had to do a fair bit of sanding. My orbital sander had no adapter to connect to vacuum but one quick print of an adapter using the new TPU and I have a perfect connection and the dust has really been kept down.
This parametric hose adapter is brilliant in TPU as it makes a super tight fit.
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