Stratasys SR-100 soluble support material enables more automated finer layer additive production
Stratasys UK distributor Laser Lines reports that it is expanding its WaterWorks soluble support material to be compatible with its polycarbonate build material (PC-10) for Fortus 3D production systems. Previously, WaterWorks SR-100 soluble support material was available exclusively for the company's ABS-based material formulations.
SR-100 eliminates the use of hand tools to remove support structures manually, enabling more automated prototype and part production. Also, by combining SR-100 with PC-10 build material, users can produce parts in 0.127 mm layers for finer feature detail and smoother surface finish. This layer thickness setting was previously unavailable for PC-10.
It can take as little as 30-120 minutes to dissolve an SR-100 support structure in an agitation or ultrasonic tank. Dissolved support material is washed away in a solution of heated water and cleaning agent.
SR-100 soluble support material will be available for the Fortus 360mc, Fortus 400mc, Fortus 900mc, Fortus eV and Fortus eT systems.
