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PVA BCN3D Filaments

Hidrosoluble / Support material / Easy

60,00€

Overview

PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) is a water-soluble thermoplastic, widely adopted as a support material for FFF 3D printers. Optimized for the FFF manufacturing process, our PVA is compatible with most of BCN3D filaments and can be easily printed to create the support and then dissolved with ordinary water.

PVA supports allow to achieve better surface quality, to orientate the part to get better mechanical properties and even to print multi-component models and mechanisms.

Compatibility: All BCN3D Printers.

Applications

  • Exceptional adhesion with PLA
  • Also great in combination with PET-G, TPU and Nylon
  • Water-soluble supports for partially enclosed cavities and complex geometries
  • Sacrificial moulds
Printed object PVA_Support_Camper

Properties

  • Improved thermal stability to avoid jamming and degradation issues
  • Dissolves easily with ordinary water
  • Compatible with most 3D printing filaments
  • Better printability
  • Moisture sensitive
  • Biodegradable

Datasheets:

Download safety and technical data sheets

Success stories

Camper: revolutionizing the design process for footwear through in-house 3D printing

Developing tangible models in-house through 3D printing has significantly accelerated the process of launching a new collection for the Spanish-based shoe company, while yielding considerable cost savings along the way.

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Whitepaper

The best way to optimize the use of PVA for 3D printing

In 3D printing, using PVA as a support material allows to obtain geometrically-complex parts without damaging the print quality. In this guide, we share our experts’ advice to optimize this material to the maximum, ensuring the best results at the lowest possible cost.

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How to print

Printer setting

Extruder temp.
210° C - 230° C
Bed temp.
60° C
Cooling fan
50%
Speed
-
Min. layer height
≥0.1mm

For BCN3D Cura users:

Get a proper printing profile for PVA using the ones integrated into the BCN3D Cura. Download the latest version of BCN3D Cura.

Bed adhesion:

To ensure good bed adhesion use Magigoo.

Recommendations:

  • Store it in an airtight container with desiccant.
  • Dry filament before printing. Place it in an oven or in a dehydrator at 50ºC for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Clean the hotend after you’ve used PVA, before starting printing with other materials.