Name: Filaflex 95 Schaumstoff-Footwearology-Edition
Brand: Recreus
SKU: 46280137572611
Price: 54.9 EUR
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Filaflex 95 Foamy is an advanced TPU filament featuring Dynamic Foaming Technology, designed for high-speed printing of lightweight, elastic parts. With an initial Shore hardness of 95A that can be adjusted down to 70A, this innovative filament offers a unique combination of speed, flexibility, and reduced density. Its enhanced fluidity enables 30% faster printing speeds while maintaining excellent material properties and a smooth, matte finish.

The filament's dynamic foaming properties can be fine-tuned through printing parameters: at 245-250°C with 60-70% flow rate, it expands 1.4-1.6 times its original volume, creating lighter, foam-like parts. This efficiency translates to 30-40% more prints per spool. Additionally, the material offers customizable color intensities based on temperature settings, providing versatility in both mechanical properties and aesthetic finish without changing filaments.

Key Features

Enhanced Speed: 30% faster printing capability
Adjustable Hardness: Variable from 95A to 70A Shore
Material Efficiency: Up to 40% more prints per spool
Dynamic Properties: Customizable density and color tone
Superior Finish: Smooth, matte surface texture

Professional Applications

Medical Devices: Custom prosthetics and orthopedic supports
Professional Footwear: Lightweight insoles and shoe components
Cycling Equipment: Ergonomic grips and saddle components
Automotive Parts: Flexible bumpers and impact-resistant elements
Protection Systems: Cushioning and sound absorption components

Discover how dynamic foaming technology works

Filaflex 95 Foamy Printing

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Complete Technical Printing Guide - FILAFLEX 95A FOAMY

🌡️ 1. Material Preparation

Filament Drying (CRUCIAL):

📏 Temperature: 55°C
⏱️ Minimum time: 1 hour
💡 Proper drying is essential for optimal printing results

⚡ 2. Understanding Print Speed

Volumetric vs. Linear Speed

🌊 Volumetric Speed (mm³/s): Like water through a hose - measures how much plastic flows per second, regardless of nozzle size.
📏 Linear Speed (mm/s): Like walking speed - how fast the printer head moves across the print area
🔑 Key Formula: Linear Speed = Volumetric Speed / (Line Width × Layer Height)

✨ The Magic: When you set a volumetric speed limit in your slicer, it automatically calculates and adjusts all linear speeds (perimeters, infill, etc.) based on your current nozzle size and layer height. This ensures consistent material flow regardless of your print settings!

⚙️ 3. Basic Parameters

Unique Characteristics of Filaflex 95A FOAMY

This material contains a foaming agent that activates during printing, causing the material to expand when heated. At 100% flow, the line width expands approximately 37.5% more than the nozzle diameter. To achieve the desired line width, flow rate must be reduced to compensate for this expansion.

🎨 COLOR AND FOAMING EFFECT: The material becomes lighter in color as foaming increases. Higher temperatures and lower flow rates will result in more foaming and consequently lighter coloring. This effect is normal and indicates proper activation of the foaming agent.

Nozzle	Layer Height	Line Width at 100% Flow	Optimized Flow for 0.4mm Line Width	Volumetric Speed	Temperature
0.4mm	0.2mm	0.55mm	73%	5.0 mm³/s	248°C
0.6mm	0.3mm	0.825mm	73%	11.3 mm³/s	248°C
0.8mm	0.4mm	1.1mm	73%	20.0 mm³/s	250°C
1.0mm	0.5mm	1.375mm	73%	31.3 mm³/s	252°C

🎯 Advanced Weight Reduction & Foaming Control

Further Weight Optimization:

Flow rate can be reduced to 60% to achieve maximum weight reduction
Lower volumetric speed allows more time for the foaming agent to activate during extrusion

Fine-tuning Guidelines:

The optimal balance between flow rate and volumetric speed depends on:
- Your specific printer's characteristics
- Part geometry and requirements
- Desired level of foaming effect
Start with our recommended settings (73% flow) and gradually adjust:
- Reduce flow rate in 5% increments (down to 60%)
- Decrease volumetric speed by 10-15% to allow more foaming time
- Monitor line width consistency and material color change

⚠️ Important Consideration: Lighter material color indicates increased foaming activation. Aim for consistent color throughout your print to ensure uniform material properties.

🚀 4. Speed Settings

⚠️ NOTE: All speeds are calculated considering the expanded line width and optimized flow rate (73%) to ensure proper material behavior and foaming activation.

0.4mm Nozzle (Volumetric Speed: 5.0 mm³/s)

Line Type	Percentage	Speed
External Perimeter	50%	22.73 mm/s
Internal Perimeters	75%	34.09 mm/s
Infill	100%	45.45 mm/s
Top/Bottom	60%	27.27 mm/s
First Layer	30%	13.64 mm/s

0.6mm Nozzle (Volumetric Speed: 11.3 mm³/s)

Line Type	Percentage	Speed
External Perimeter	50%	22.85 mm/s
Internal Perimeters	75%	34.27 mm/s
Infill	100%	45.70 mm/s
Top/Bottom	60%	27.42 mm/s
First Layer	30%	13.71 mm/s

0.8mm Nozzle (Volumetric Speed: 20.0 mm³/s)

Line Type	Percentage	Speed
External Perimeter	50%	22.73 mm/s
Internal Perimeters	75%	34.09 mm/s
Infill	100%	45.45 mm/s
Top/Bottom	60%	27.27 mm/s
First Layer	30%	13.64 mm/s

1.0mm Nozzle (Volumetric Speed: 31.3 mm³/s)

Line Type	Percentage	Speed
External Perimeter	50%	22.77 mm/s
Internal Perimeters	75%	34.15 mm/s
Infill	100%	45.53 mm/s
Top/Bottom	60%	27.32 mm/s
First Layer	30%	13.66 mm/s

↩️ 5. Retraction Settings

🚀 IMPORTANT: Due to the foaming nature of this material, stringing will be more pronounced than with standard TPU. Set travel speed to maximum (200-500mm/s) and ensure proper retraction settings to minimize stringing.

Nozzle	Distance	Speed	Z-Hop
0.4mm	2.5-6.0mm	75mm/s	0.2mm
0.6mm	2.5-6.0mm	75mm/s	0.2mm
0.8mm	2.5-6.0mm	75mm/s	0.2mm
1.0mm	2.5-6.0mm	75mm/s	0.2mm

🌡️ 6. Bed Temperature Settings

Bed Temperature:

Small parts: No heating (room temperature)
Large parts: 50-55°C

❄️ 7. Cooling Settings

Cooling Configuration:

General: 0% (fan off)
KEEP FAN ALWAYS: OFF
Force fan speed for overhangs and bridges: OFF
Layers < 15 seconds: 50% fan
First layer: Always 0%

🔧 8. Troubleshooting Guide

Problem	Solution
Excessive expansion	1. Reduce temperature 2. Increase flow rate 3. Check actual line width
Insufficient foaming	1. Increase temperature 2. Decrease flow rate 3. Ensure proper drying
Excessive stringing	1. Increase travel speed 2. Optimize retraction 3. Reduce temperature if possible

✨ 9. Best Practices

🌡️ Keep filament dry - store properly and dry before use
⚙️ Preferably use direct drive extruder
🔄 Print multiple small parts simultaneously for better results
🚀 Use maximum travel speed to minimize stringing

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: These printing parameters are initial recommendations based on our experience. They may need adjustment depending on your specific 3D printer, environmental conditions, and the geometry of the part you are printing. Use these settings as a starting point and fine-tune them according to your specific needs.

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