Removing Wss150 Support Material - Stratasys J3 Series User Manual

Stratasys J3 Series User Guide
The following types of support material available:
• WSS150, a water soluble support material.
• SUP710, a gel-like support material.

Removing WSS150 Support Material

WSS150 support material can be dissolved in water using one of the following
methods, or a combination:
• Using tap/still water
• Using dishwasher
• Using a sous vide device
Printing, Post Processing and Waste Handling for WSS150:
• For detailed support removal guidelines and more information on a
suitable dishwasher, refer to the "WSS150 Best Practice".
• The solution of WSS150 dissolved in water can be solidified using the
Stratasys L2S (Liquid to Solid) solidifying powder. For detailed instructions
on waste handling and the solidification process of the WSS150
wastewater, refer to "WSS150 Wastewater Processing and Handling Using
L2S".
These documents are available for download on the
Center
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This support material dissolves easily in water and can be removed by
soaking in a still water bath, in a dishwasher, or a sous vide device.
This is a breakaway support material that can be removed manually by
hand, water pressure, brushing, or other mechanical means.
While wearing protective gloves, place the printed parts in a container filled
with tap water, at room temperature, and wait until the support material
dissolves completely. Soaking time depends on the printed part and the
amount of support material.
While wearing protective gloves, place the parts in the dishwasher on a flat,
rigid surface, such as a cooking grate, in the same orientation as they were
printed to prevent bending or curling.
While wearing protective gloves, place the parts in a container filled with tap
water on a mesh in the same orientation as they were printed to prevent
bending or curling. The temperature can be precisely controlled/optimized
for complex and delicate geometries. It is faster than using static water and
slower than a dishwasher on simple geometries.
. If necessary, consult a Stratasys 3D printing expert.
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