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    Structural Support 3D Printer Filaments

    Image of ProductInUse. Print structural support along with your part to prevent the part from losing its shape. Front orientation. 3D Printer Filaments. Structural Support 3D Printer Filaments .
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    Print structural

    support along with your

    part to prevent the

    part from losing its

    shape

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    When 3D printing a model with overhangs or hollow spaces, use these filaments to prevent the model from losing its shape. They support the structure during the printing and cooling process, then dissolve or snap away once the part is hardened. Use them in dual-extrusion fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers alongside your primary filament. Unlike parts with supports printed from a single filament, there’s no cutting, sanding, or polishing required.
    Choose a filament that has similar printing requirements as your primary filament. You will want to choose a support filament that prints at a similar temperature as your primary filament and has the same requirements for a heated build chamber, so they cool at the same rate and won’t warp.
    You should also consider how you will remove the structural support filament from your finished part.
    Aquasys GP—Aquasys GP filaments are good at supporting heat-sensitive materials, such as PLA and PET, because they print well at lower temperatures and don’t need a heated build chamber.
    Water Soluble—Soluble filaments are well suited to print parts with complex or fragile designs as they gently dissolve off your primary part, leaving a smooth finish. Water-soluble filaments dissolve in a heated bath.
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    Aquasys GP—Water Soluble
     
    Semi-Clear Off-White
    1.75225° to 255° C
    437° to 491° F    		40° to 60° C
    104° to 140° F    		Not Rated57° C
    134° F    		25° C
    77° F    		0.420055Plastic500PET
    PETG
    PLA    		3664N21000000
    2.85225° to 255° C
    437° to 491° F    		40° to 60° C
    104° to 140° F    		Not Rated57° C
    134° F    		25° C
    77° F    		0.420055Plastic500PET
    PETG
    PLA    		3664N2200000
     

    Chemical-Resistant PPSU 3D Printer Filaments

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    Fabricate custom bottles, packaging, and other parts for chemical processing. Made of PPSU, these filaments won’t break down even after prolonged exposure to virtually any acid, base, or solvent. They also stand up to oil and fuel, so they’re sometimes made into automotive parts. Because they have a low density and won’t transfer electricity, they make parts that are lightweight and protect components from electric currents. These filaments are easy to store too, since they resist absorbing water. Rated UL 94 V-0, they meet flammability standards.
    Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Due to its high melting point, PPSU is more difficult to print than most other materials. You need an all-metal extruder and a heated printer bed to reach its minimum printing temperature. After printing, anneal your part in an oven for 2 to 4 hours to reach its maximum strength, temperature, and ability to resist chemicals.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
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    PPSU—Chemical Resistant, Extra High Strength, Flame Retardant, High Strength, Moisture Resistant, Ultra Absorbent UL 94 V-0
     
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    1.75390° to 410° C
    734° to 770° F    		140° to 160° C
    284° to 320° F    		7,970Rockwell R110
    (Hard)    		180° C
    200° C    		80° to 130° C
    176° to 266° F    		0.420040Plastic5004271N70000000
     

    3D Printer Filaments for Casting

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    3D-Printed Part

    Create molds around parts printed with these filaments. They’re PVB, so they vaporize cleanly from your mold, similar to wax in traditional investment casting and lost wax casting. For a smoother surface on your mold, before casting you can apply isopropyl alcohol to remove the layer lines from your printed parts. Apply using a brush, sprayer, or vapor bath.
    Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
    Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
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    PVB
     
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    1.75190° to 220° C
    374° to 428° F    		25° to 70° C
    77° to 158° F    		4,930Not Rated 52° C
    125° F    		0.420050Plastic7507374N11000000
     
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