Stratasys Prodigy Plus User Manual page 39

can be removed by hand with relative ease, but is designed to be
dissolved off of your parts for hands-free part finishing.
Dissolving supports is affected by four parameters:
• Chemistry: Stratasys produces soluble concentrate in
packages of 12 bottles. Each bottle of soluble concentrate
is designed to produce the optimal concentration when
mixed with 40 liters (approx. 11 US gallons) of water. More
or less concentrate can be used at once, however, always
maintain the correct ratio of concentrate to water. Always
add the concentrate to water, never add water to the
concentrate.
• Temperature: The warmer the water used for dissolving,
the faster the parts are cleaned. Do not run the cleaning
tank above 70° C (158° F), as setting the temperature
higher can warp or damage parts. If using an ultrasonic
tank, it is recommended to run the tank without a lid to
avoid over-temperature conditions.
• Mechanical Energy: Dissolving is enhanced by agitating
the solution. Using a circulation or ultrasonic tank is the
fastest and surest method of removing soluble support
material. Commercial ultrasonic units are available in both
25 Khz and 40 Khz; either frequency can be used.
• Time: Support removal time is dependant on various
factors. It can be reduced significantly by breaking off
much of the support by hand before putting the part in the
solution. This also extends the working concentration of
the solution.
CAUTION
Wear the safety goggles and the leather
safety gloves, provided in the Startup
Kit, when removing supports by hand.
CAUTION
Wear the safety goggles and rubber
gloves, provided in the Startup Kit, when
removing supports with the soluble
concentrate.
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