(Discussion) what are thoughts about using a 3D printer to make TPU dog toys? (sh.itjust.works)

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I have been looking at least prototyping in TPU 3D printed dog toys.

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

TPU prints are very robust for FDM prints, but dog toys need to be solid objects. Even a small dog will tear apart a printed toy. Layer adhesion is no match for dog teeth.

Printing a mold and then casting the toy would give much better results.

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