The 3D printer, raw material and adhesive solutions manufacturer Airwolf 3D responds to the question of the support material that is quite common in FDM printing with the water-soluble HydroFill.
Airwolf 3D brings chemical solutions to the market at CES 2017, which is organized on 5-8 January, and resolves one of the most current problems of 3D users with their new filament. The raw material, HydroFill was exhibited for the first time at the fair, and was specially manufactured to develop support materials.
The support material that is often needed in complex designs in FDM prints ensures that the product remains stationary and does not break during the printing process. However, it is often not possible for this material to come out without damaging the product after printing. In general, these support materials are removed using cutting agents or abrasive paper. However, either the product is destroyed or the support material cannot be removed at all during the process.
The HydroFill, which was first introduced in CES 2017, is simply soluble in contact with water. Airwolf 3D Co-founder and Chief Designer Erick Wolf said about this filament that significantly facilitates the post-printing process; “Our company has been in this sector for 4 and a half years; and one of the most pressing demands we have received from our users has been a support structure that can be easily removed. As a result of our work, we have developed this filament which is used in complex designs; and solves by contacting with only water after the production.”
The only water-soluble filament in the market
HydroFill, a raw material blended with environmentally friendly polymer, was acclaimed to be the only water-soluble filament in the market. According to this, it is expected to be highly demanded by FDM printing services and individual users; and this raw material will pave the way for large-scale complex FDM designs; that cannot be realized with the help of support material. The filament, which does not require any detergent, solvent or any extra material; dissolves itself about 1 hour after contact with water. HydroFill, described as heat-resistant, can be seamlessly fused with frequently used filaments such as ABS and PLA. HydroFill is available in two sizes, 1.75mm and 2.88mm and its price will be 98 dollars.