3D Printed TPU Gaskets? -- Follow Up

Following up on the first 5 videos in this series, this is the last. TPU 3d printed gaskets.

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The first 5 videos of the series:

[AmericasTeamAdventure]

I teach a small engine high school class that uses donated junk equipment. Most of the donations are out dated and in some cases parts aren't available anymore. I'm using a 3D printer to make all sorts of parts for students. In most cases, our parts only need to last about 30 minutes. If they last longer, then all the better. I'm using TPU to make a variety of carb and carb bowel gaskets. The big key is just what you said about another tool in the toolboxes. We can make a gasket faster and cheaper than seeing if we have a budget left, then trying to order parts, and finally hoping to get them in time. The 3D printed gaskets and parts are made quickly, teach kids design, and cover an enormous range of equipment, making our program more successful. I'm with you.

[Oink_Blaster]

Forget the trolls. Nothing better than someone ACTUALLY putting in the leg work and showing the findings vs. Know-it-alls that don't contribute to society positively. Thanks for sharing with us!

[olnewbie]

I don't know what you are going through, but may God give you peace and be with you through your days. I'm very glad to have run across your channel. I just received my first printer today and what you have on your channel is exactly the type of things I had in mind when purchasing it. So, thank you for your great videos and inspiration and know that you have been very helpful, at least to this guy.

[wktodd]

Good to see you again Eddie . Deepest condolences mate, you know he'll always be proud of you.

[ZURAD]

If you're ever curious about how a material will work with different fuels and oils you can look up the "chemical compatibility chart" for it. Saves a ton of testing time. Great work!

[craigaitken]

Hi from Australia. You were the inspiration for my latest triumph. A long ignored fencing repair killed my cheap ass nail gun. Saved by modelling and printing a TPU butt seal. Worked perfectly! Saved the day! Thanks mate.

[brodygreen]

Hi Eddie. I'm a mechanical engineer in New Zealand and am looking into additive manufacturing options for producing gaskets internally with my company. Your videos are informative, and I've learned a lot from them as I've only printed with PLA and ABS before. Thanks for the great video, its well-produced and written, and you're making a great contribution to learning with videos like these. All the best with your future workshop endeavors. Cheers mate

[mtnbkr]

I appreciate your recognition of printing casting molds. Most people don't realize that printing opens doors other than just printing plastic parts; molds, cutting and bending jigs, and even negatives for ceramic molds for high-temperature metal casting are all possibilities for home manufacturing of various tools.

[paulm]

These type of real world test in my opinion are much more valuable than many "scientific" tests. Thank you for your videos on this. I've been thinking about using these as gaskets. (hence finding your channel) I've made a couple gaskets for the wife's wine type bottles that get put in the refrigerator and work wonderful. Keep up the great work and sorry about whatever happened. Have a good day.

[ogzilla]

This video just showed up in my feed, I would have never thought to 3d print gaskets. It’s such a good idea for situations where it may no longer be available or too complicated to make from gasket material. Keep up the good work.

[karmakh]

Interesting test. Gives me confidence on TPU if I ever need to deal with oils/fuels with 3D-prints.

[peterevans]

I love blokes like you mate. And things like this is exactly why I got into 3D printing. You are an absolute champion and an inspiration. Thanks for all your time and I loved your findings.
Pete from Australia.

[tvstafford]

Real world applications. Success and failure examples. Over all perspective. Useful context. Thank you. I appreciate your contribution to my 3D printing journey

[GTGTRIK]

Nice to know that tpu holds up like this. Hope you're doing better nowadays.

[geoffreyhome]

Appreciate the straightforward presentation, with no bells, or whistles, or long drawn out dialogue. It’s also a very interesting topic and one of the reasons for setting up our 3D printing. Thank you ✅🇬🇧

[TheStealthbob]

I printed two replacement carb boots for a snowmachine. The originals tore and were made of unobtanium. Like you I was concerned about the temps and fuel...great to see that they work!

[t_qwheezzyy]

Im glad i found this video. Im going to have a try making a gasket for the fuel cap on my desiel tractor. Using TPU as a gasket is actually kinda brilliant!

[hal_wayland]

I love that there's a follow up to this, I've been talking about this use case constantly after seeing your first video but now there's a proof that it's practical even in long term.

[starsstripesjacket]

Thank you for this! This type of info is so valuable and im pumped to use tpu in a way ive never thought of :)

[MattysWorkshop]

Gday Eddie, sorry to hear of your loss mate, I was only thinking I haven’t seen a video from you in a while not long back, I’m impressed with how the gaskets have held up over the year, there brilliant results I believe, hope to see you back again soon mate, cheers