PolySupport™ for PLA
PolySupport™ is a break away support for Polymaker PLA based filaments. It has a perfect interface with PLA, strong enough to support it and easily removable by hand.
Nozzle temperature
220 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment
PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature
25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan
ON
Printing speed
50 – 150 (mm/s)
Retraction distance
1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed
20 - 40 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber
No Needed
Drying setting
55˚C for 6h
Print Tips
This mateiral is a breakaway support material (not dissolvable) for PLA though it also can work with PolySmooth™, PolyCast™ and small PolyMax™ PC parts.
Though it is possible to use PolySupport™ for PLA with a single nozzle, it is not recommended due to increase chances of clogging when swapping materials. This is particularly true if using PolySupport™ for PLA with a material that has a different print temperature, such as PolyMax™ PC. IDEX or ToolChanger is recommended.
It is suggested to print slower than PLA standards when printing PolySupport™ for PLA. A max volumetric speed of 12mm^3/s, though we would recommend even slower for best chances of not clogging.
FAQ
Can I use PolySupport™ with other materials than PLA?
We have designed PolySupport™ specifically for PLA. However we had positive customer feedback on using PolySupport™ with PolySmooth™, PolyCast™ and small PolyMax™ PC parts.
Can PolySupport™ dissolve in water?
No, PolySupport™ is a breakaway support: it requires mechanical removal.
Will the spools work in an AMS?
Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.
That said - we will always recommend using a multi nozzle extruder when printing with more than one material type to help prevent clogs.
It is possible to print PLA and PolySupport out of a single nozzle but you need to make sure you properly purge all of the previous material when swapping. IDEX or Tool Changer recommended.
Is this material food safe?
Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.
Do you sell refills?
We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time
Is this material recyclable?
Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.
Printing Requirements
Highly recommended to use a printer with two nozzles - such as an IDEX or Tool Changer. You will have issues with clogging when printing two material types out of a single nozzle.
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