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Review on HATCHBOX TPU 3D Printer Filament: Optimal Additive Manufacturing Solution by Russell Robertson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Once you have the right settings, it will print beautifully.

While Hatchbox is definitely a budget manufacturer, I've been fortunate to have had almost exclusively positive experiences with their PLA filaments. When I decided to switch to TPU, the price and availability were right. to me. Like all Hatchbox threads I've purchased, they came in a very well sealed pouch with a large sachet of silica gel. The winding seems good (this was my only previous issue with the hatchbox), I haven't noticed any moisture issues, and it feeds well into the Micro Swiss direct drive extruder and hot end kit on my Ender 3. First few prints, small Item sizing went pretty well, but I had to make some additional adjustments to get the large parts to print without issues (be sure to check the flow/extrusion multiplier as it feeds differently than PLA/PETG/ SECTION). However, after applying these settings, the print quality issues and filament misfeeds went away. I'm excited to see what I can do with the rest of the reel!

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure