Looking for a flexible 3D printing material that's easier to work with than TPU? One of our customers recently shared their experience using YXPOLYER filament to print a protective case for their Google Pixel 7 Pro.
Using a Creality Ender 3 V3 KE enclosed 3D printer, they achieved an excellent result with careful attention to printing speed and temperature settings. Here's a closer look at their printing experience.
1.The Project: A Custom Pixel 7 Pro Phone Case
The customer decided to print a protective case for their Google Pixel 7 Pro.
One interesting detail: they tested the filament straight out of the package without additional drying beforehand.
They also chose not to use support structures, meaning the print included several overhangs around the openings for the buttons, speaker, and other phone features.
Despite these challenges, the final result turned out excellent, and the customer was very happy with the finished case.
2.Printing Tips: Speed Makes a Difference
According to the customer's experience, following the recommended printing temperature and speed settings was essential to achieving a good result.
Here are the adjustments they shared:
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Printing Speed: Kept below 50 mm/s
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Overhang Speed: Reduced to 30 mm/s
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Support Structures: Not used
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Pre-print Drying: Tested directly from the package without additional drying
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Printer: Creality Ender 3 V3 KE (Enclosed)
The customer found that slowing down the print, especially around overhanging sections, helped achieve an excellent final result.
Note: These are settings from one customer's specific printing experience, not universal recommended settings. Actual results may vary depending on the printer, environment, model design, and filament condition.
3.Color Impression: More Cream Than Skin Tone
The customer also shared an interesting observation about the filament's color.
Although the color was labeled as Skin Tone, they felt it looked more like a warm cream shade. They even compared it to the cream-colored jerseys of Club América, a Mexican football team.
It's a useful reminder that color names can sometimes look different from what you expect when you see the actual printed object.
4.A More Manageable Option for Flexible Printing
One of the most interesting parts of this review was the customer's comparison with TPU.
They mentioned that they were happy to have a material that could help bring their ideas to life without having to deal with TPU, which they found more difficult to control.
For makers who want to explore flexible 3D printing applications, finding a material that fits their printer, workflow, and experience level can make a real difference.
5.What Our Customer Had to Say
Our customer was particularly impressed with the material quality, packaging, and final printing result.
They described the experience as excellent and highly recommended both the brand and the material.
We're always happy to see our customers turning creative ideas into practical, everyday prints! Have you tried printing a custom phone case or other flexible 3D printed accessories? We'd love to see what you create with YXPOLYER.