When 3D print a particularly complex aim , you often require to incorporate extra support structures into its design , given how the layer by stratum additive process works . And with3D systems raw water soluble strand , those unwanted support structures can easily be dissolved away with a little H2O.
Removing reenforcement structures commonly necessitate some very careful body of work with a hobby tongue to ensure that the plastic portion you want to remain do n’t break off too . The more intricate an object you ’re 3D printing , the more nightmarish that procedure can be . There are already special living filaments that can be dissolved away using a chemical substance bath , but 3D Systems new Infinity filament dissolves away using regular former tap water .
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Once dissolved the non - toxic filament is apparently dependable to just purge down the drainpipe , but larger pieces can be manually removed and chuck out in the trash once slightly softened . Because it ’s designed to be non - lasting , the material does n’t have any coloring which could make it difficult to ascertain it ’s whole removed if the relief of your 3D - printed object is the same shade . But a long soak should ensure every last bit disappears .
Designed for use with 3D Systems ’ Cube 3-D printers , the unexampled filament is usable in $ 49 or $ 99 cartridges depending on the size of the auto you ’re using it with . And it ’s got a shelf - life of about a twelvemonth , but we all know even 3D printing machine cartridges need replacing far more ofttimes than that .
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