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Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the
support material used to support any overhanging parts of the model. support material used to support any overhanging parts of the model.
The support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material e support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material e support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material
is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it
is easy to remove.
Have a look at the teapot in the above pictures. The left picture shows the teapot with its support Have a look at the teapot in the ab
material still attached and the right and the right picture shows the teapot with support material removed
The support material gets removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be
cracked off by hand. Support material close to ked off by hand. Support material close to the model is easier to remove us
the knife and cutters.
It takes some practice to get comfortable with removing support material, but it can become quite It takes some practice to get comfortable with removing support material
an enjoyable and therapeutic task! an enjoyable and therapeutic task
Pulling the support off by hand will normally cause ABS fatigue off by hand will normally cause ABS fatigue white marks (were the ABS pla
tic goes white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back with a slight tic goes white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back tic goes white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back
brushing of Acetone (nail varnish remover) of Acetone (nail varnish remover) or a quick wave over with a heat gun.
TIP: If you find it difficult to remove the Support or Raft try printing with the extruder door TIP: If you find it difficult to remove the Support or Raft try print
open, but watch out for warping. open, but watch out for warping.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL, CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL, CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL,
ESPECIALLY WITH PLA MATERIAL. ESPECIALLY WITH PLA MATERIAL.
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picture shows the teapot with support material removed.
removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be removed using a combination of tools. Some material can easily be
the model is easier to remove using tools such as
4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
left picture shows the teapot with its support
, but it can become quite
marks (were the ABS plas-
ing with the extruder door
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