Removing S Upport By Hand; Removing S Upport With Water Pressure - Stratasys Objet260 User Manual

Objet260 User Guide
The following types of support material available:
• SUP705/705B, a gel-like support material.
• SUP706/706B, an easily removed support material that dissolves in a
The support material can be removed from 3D prints using the following
methods, in this order:
1. by hand
2. water pressure (in a suitable cleaning unit)
3. SUP706/706B: 2% caustic soda and sodium metasilicate solution.
Removing S upport by Hand
While wearing protective gloves, break away excess support material on the
outside of the 3D print. For delicate 3D prints, use a toothpick, pin or small
brush after dipping the 3D prints in water.
• For SUP705/705B, after breaking away excess support material, soak the
• For SUP706/706B, after breaking away excess support material, soak the
Removing S upport with Water Pressure
For most 3D prints, 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
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solution of caustic soda and sodium metasilicate.
SUP705/705B: 1% caustic soda solution (recommended for a smooth
finish)
3D print in a 1% caustic soda solution (see "Removing S UP705/705B with
Caustic Soda" on page 7-4).
3D print in a 2% caustic soda and sodium metasilicate solution (see
"Removing SUP706/706B with Caustic Soda and Sodium Metasilicate" on
the next page).
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