When 3D printing complex parts, PVA water-soluble filaments are often used as support structures. PVA is suitable for use with PLA , Tough PLA , nylon , and CPE filaments. The support dissolves easily in water, preserving the complete appearance of the main body. But have you ever wondered what to do if you need to use special filaments to make parts that require a support structure but cannot be printed with PVA ? Don't worry, we've got you covered!
Today we will be using AquaSys® 120 , a water-soluble filament that dissolves quickly, has high adhesion, and high temperature resistance. It is suitable for use with ABS , PETG , CPE , nylon , PC , TPU , and PP filaments as a support structure.
The Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle 3D printing assembly uses Ultimaker's original ABS filament for the main body and AquaSys for the printing support. AquaSys has high adhesion and low shrinkage, which allows it to fit tightly against the work platform during 3D printing and reduce warping of special filaments during printing.
Both PVA and AquaSys cables are completely soluble in water. Generally, to speed up the dissolution of PVA , it is soaked in running water; however, AquaSys is special in that it can be quickly dissolved simply by soaking in still water.
When AquaSys is first immersed in water, it quickly dissolves, turning into a translucent amber color and then into thick, fine granules. The main body that was originally covered by the support can then be seen. It dissolves quickly without the need for solvents or manual removal. The parts that have detached from the support will eventually float to the surface. Dissolving the support is effortless and saves time. PVA usually takes three hours to dissolve, while AquaSys can be dissolved in as little as thirty minutes, which is six times faster!
Water-soluble filaments do not damage 3D models during the dissolution process, and the surface of the finished product after complete dissolution is very smooth and flat. AquaSys can be used with a variety of filaments that are temperature resistant and have high adhesion, making them suitable for manufacturing industrial parts such as modular parts and snap-fit components that require low error and high precision.
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