filaments

Ultrafuse® BVOH

Printing complex designs may only be possible with temporary support structures. Ultrafuse® BVOH water-soluble support filament has been designed to easily dissolve in water. The solubility is increasing with higher water temperature. It offers great compatibility to a variety of materials. Store this monofilament in a sealed bag or container to prevent moisture uptake.

Category: filaments
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Benefits at a Glance
  • Water soluble
  • Dissolves 2 times faster than other PVA
  • Support compatible with multiple materials -> Compatibility Table
  • Passed extensive biocompatibility experiments to validate printed materials for skin contact applications
  • High success rate for large prints and complex geometries
  • 133% stronger than printed ABS
  • Biobased
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Example Applications
  • Parts with overhang
  • Complex parts
  • Hollow parts
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Material Properties
  • Tensile Strength (MPa): 8.7 (ZX), 33.7 (XY)
  • Flexural Modulus (MPa): 1081 (ZX), 1807 (XZ), 2236 (XY)
  • Elongation at Break: 0.8 % (ZX), 14.8 % (XY)
  • Melting Temperature: 175 oC
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Printing Guidelines*
  • Nozzle Temperature: 190-210 °C
  • Build Chamber Temperature: -
  • Bed Temperature: 60 - 100 °C
  • Bed Material: Glass
  • Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
  • Print Speed: 30-60 mm / s