Removing The Support Material; Removing Support By Hand - Stratasys J4100 User Manual

Stratasys J4100 User Guide
3. Lower the cart platform so that the anchor fits over the docking pin.
4. Pull the build tray onto the cart.
5. Raise the cart's platform to release it from the docking pin.

Removing the Support Material

After printed models have cooled, the Support material must be removed. This
can be done by different methods, depending on the size of the model, how
delicate it is, the amount and location of the Support material, and other factors.
The methods described in this section refer to removing general-purpose
Support materials from models, for most printing applications. Use this
information as a guide, and adapt the methods (or a combination of them) for
cleaning your models.
For special printing applications, refer to documents on the
Center
SUP705 (FullCure705) Support material can be removed from printed models
using the following methods, in this order:
1. by hand
2. water pressure (in a suitable cleaning unit)
3. 1% caustic soda solution (recommended for a smooth finish)

Removing Support by Hand

While wearing protective gloves, break away excess Support material on the
outside of the model. For delicate models, use a toothpick, pin or small brush
after dipping the model in water.
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Figure 5-2 Securing the cart to the printer
You can now move the cart to the cleaning area.
or consult a Stratasys 3D printing expert.
5 Handling Printed Models
Stratasys Support
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