When PVA and PLA filaments are used for printing at the same time,
do not soak the print in hot water higher than 50 ℃, or the PLA may
be deformed due to heat. This temperature value is for reference
only. It is recommended to consult the information provided by the
PLA filament manufacturer for more detailed guidance.
Wastewater containing PVA solution may require special treatment.
Refer to the literature provided by the PVA filament manufacturer or
consult your local wastewater (sewage) disposal authority for more
comprehensive guidance.
Dissolve the PVA support
If a PVA filament print support is used, warm water can be used to dissolve the PVA. The
dissolution process may take several hours.
1. Manually remove the part of the support structure that is easier to peel off (see
Removing the Support Manually).
2. Immerse the print in warm water and the PVA filaments will slowly dissolve. The
dissolution process can be accelerated by using warmer water or changing the water
regularly.
3. After the PVA support is completely dissolved, rinse the print thoroughly with clean
water to remove the remaining PVA.
4. Dry the print.
5.
Waste water treatment.
Manual removal
You can remove the support manually with the help of the following tools. When removing,
please carefully control the force and direction to avoid being scratched by sharp
structures in tools or prints.
Diagonal pliers
Provided, see tool box. Diagonal pliers with wide jaws are often used to remove support
structures at the periphery, but are less suitable for removing structures embedded deep
in the print.
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