
This study investigates the elastic properties of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) produced through Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) (HP Inc., Palo Alto, CA, USA) additive technology. TPU specimens of varying thicknesses (0.5 mm to 1.0 mm) and orientations (horizontal, diagonal, vertical) were tested. Results show anisotropic behavior, with diagonally oriented specimens exhibiting the highest elastic properties. The study emphasizes the importance of specifying the method for determining elastic properties in TPU filaments for accurate material selection in applications. The findings highlight that a single-value Young’s modulus is insufficient to describe TPU’s elastic behavior, emphasizing the need for more detailed methodological specification in material datasheets. Additionally, SEM (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA). analysis reveals that build orientation significantly affects failure modes in MJF-printed TPU: vertical prints tend to fracture in a brittle-like manner due to interlayer delamination, whereas horizontal and diagonal orientations promote ductile failure with better layer cohesion. These insights are critical for both accurate material selection and for optimizing TPU parts in functional applications, particularly where mechanical performance under tension is essential.
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