BVOH
BVOH - Water-soluble supports
The BVOH filament from Fiberlogy is a butene-diol vinyl alcohol copolymer. It can be used to print perfect prototypes, complex structures and movable mechanisms. It particularly comes in handy where traditional supports could be difficult to remove or would not be sufficient to obtain a satisfactory final print result. With BVOH, printing highly complex 3D objects is extremely easy.
Supports created using BVOH filament are very easy to remove. After printing a 3D model, simply place it in warm water and the support filament will dissolve completely. This will result in the actual model being of noticeably better quality than in the case of supports which have to be broken out.
The BVOH filament can be used with printers with a double extruder. It is characterized by high adhesion to various types of materials. It can be combined with popular materials such as PLA, ABS, PET-G, ASA, elastic filaments (e.g. TPU), etc.
The filament should be stored in a dry place, e.g. in a sealed bag, in order to avoid wetting of the material and the resulting deterioration of its properties.
APPLICATION IN 3D PRINTING:
PROTOTYPES: functional prototypes, small-size models, models with empty spaces
DECORATIONS: complex structures, ornaments with numerous details, vases, jewellery
MECHANISMS: moving elements, mechanisms printed as a whole
PROPERTIES:
Soluble in warm water
High adhesion to PLA, ABS, ASA, PET-G, TPU and other filaments
Environmentally friendly – can be disposed of in your home sewage system
How to print?
The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to choose the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.
Nozzle Temperature
Bed Temperature
Closed chamber
Fan
Flowrate
Printing Speed
Surface
Retraction (direct)
Retraction (bowden)
Retraction Speed
Drying conditions
Notes
190-220°C
50-70°C
not required
75-100%
95-105%
< 35 mm/s
glass, masking tape
2-3 mm
4-6 mm
20-45 mm/s
50°C / 4h
Protect from moisture (Store filament in tightly sealed containers when not in use)
Colours
Natural