Review on 🔌 NinjaTek 3DNF08117505 NinjaFlex Filament TPE 5Kg: Flexible and Durable 3D Printing Material by Bryan Reed

Well I didn't read the reviews before ordering because I heard this filament can be used if you need to print a soft and pliable product. So I was surprised when it arrived in cling film and assumed it was vacuum packed inside. Not correct! So I immediately had to make room in my Filament DryBox, hang the spool on the spool and get ready for a test print. FYI: Their data sheet on the website says this thread only absorbs 0.22% of its weight in water (compared to nylon at +9%) so I can understand their sloppiness on the packaging but some reviews are strongly suggesting something other. I recently purchased an Orbiter direct drive extruder and installed it on a custom built effector for my FLSUN QQ-S Pro delta printer to minimize the added weight. I first ran dual tower patterns (nozzle 230°C, layer 40°C with glue stick, cooling 0/100%, different speeds, layer height 3mm, line width 6mm) to see how bad the tension was, and it was very bad . I chose a maximum base speed of 20mm/s because at any higher speed I often had to untangle the tangle of confusion in the orbiter, and in fact 20mm/s is the highest limit for an orbiter with this profile, like any small thing. will make me run the stepper motor in reverse by pulling hard on the filament to untangle the tangle (it's amazing how much of that filament fits into such a small cavity). I then ran a 20mm thick cube and it looked really cool. Now it's time to print the first of two models I needed flexible results for, Partial Paralysis Shell Holder. Unlike the test phase, the first attempts were unsuccessful. The result was a partially clogged nozzle, likely a fragment of the ASA print that preceded this test. After cleaning, the models began to stamp very slowly at a speed of around 20 mm/s. Although the end results are not flexible at all, my TPU 95A prints at 60mm/s and faster on the QQ-S Pro. Not NinjaFlex! After 2 hours the first one was done and it looked and felt great. After printing a few of these I moved on to the second model (Wheelchair Handbrake Covers) which looked and felt just as good (not included in the picture). At first I was hesitant to try the Water/Clear thread but the results speak for themselves. very well and were well received. Oh yeah, with some experience I tried increasing the print speed to 30mm/s. There is nothing to do with balls plentiful. Compared to my usual 120mm/s with the ASA, I have to settle for a smoother, softer pace with the NinjaFlex. I would definitely buy NinjaFlex again but I think this 0.5kg reel will last a long time.