Support filament
Support material is used for complex 3D prints where you do not have the ability to access and remove the support filament once the print is complete. The surface above the structure filament also becomes smoother because the support is a water-soluble filament.
The most common support filaments on the market are
- PVA filament (Polyvinyl Alcohol) which is a water-soluble filament
Suitable for example for 3D printing with PLA, PETG - HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is soluble in citrus thinner called d-Limonene
Suitable for example for ABS, Nylon (PA) and others that require higher temperatures
We also offer special support filaments that work with all different types of polymers, for example
- BVOH, Butene-diol vinyl alcohol is also soluble in water
Suitable for PLA, PETG, ABS, Nylon (PA), ASA, TPU (Flexible materials) etc.
- Intamsys SP50XX - For industrial materials such as PEEK, PEI(Ultem) etc.
- 3DXtech Aquatek, water soluble for high temperature polymers as above
PVA filament settings - Use the same profile as for PLA filament
HIPS filament - Use the same profile as ABS filament, HIPS 3D filament can withstand higher temperatures than PVA
