38 STRATASYS / FINISHING APPLICATIONS
Glycerol:
Dip model in Glycerol, 15% concentration ratio for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Recommended Glycerol – technical grade of 97% (purity level).
It is important not to wash or wipe parts after dipping them in Glycerol.
Why?
• To improve the model’s mechanical properties. In some cases, prolonged model soaking in
alkaline solution may adversely affect the mechanical properties of the model.
• To strengthen the printed model.
SUP 706 Best Practices