Removing Support By Hand; Removing Support With Water Pressure - Stratasys Objet30 User Manual

Objet30 User Guide
SUP705 (FullCure705) and SUP706 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. SUP705: 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.
• For SUP705, after breaking away excess Support material, soak the model
• For SUP706, after breaking away excess Support material, soak the model

Removing Support with Water Pressure

For most models, the most efficient way to remove Support material is by using
a high-pressure water jet. One suitable system is the Objet WaterJet cleaning
unit. This device is marketed by Stratasys.
Figure 7-1 Objet WaterJet Cleaning Unit
DOC-34025 Rev. I
SUP706: 2% caustic soda and sodium metasilicate solution
in a 1% caustic soda solution (see "Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda"
on page 7-4).
in a 2% caustic soda and sodium metasilicate solution (see "Removing
SUP706 with Caustic Soda and Sodium Metasilicate" on the next page).
7 Handling Printed Models
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