Using PVA as support for ABS model

theaquain · 2017-03-03T17:22:57.000Z

I am using a Flash Forge Creator Pro and Simplify 3.1.1. slicer. I have done a number of tests using ABS as the model material and PVA support however the PVA refuses to adhere to the ABS. I also tried using PVA as a raft with ABS as the model and the ABS didn’t stick , just accumulated on the extruder in a big lump. I tried changing temperatures to make the 2 more compatible and still no success. Any ideas please?

Zapaer · 2017-03-06T07:06:51.000Z

@theaquain, this might not be helpful, but from what I know PVA is intended mainly for PLA.

For ABS I would recommend using HIPS as the support material.

theaquain · 2017-03-06T15:10:49.000Z

I did not want to use HIPS and prefer PVA for support. Any ideas on if and how I could get the PVA to work with ABS. I have tried adjusting the temperatures of the 2 materials ie lowering temp for ABS and elevating temp for PVA in the same build. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

Zapaer · 2017-03-06T15:24:20.000Z

Hi. I found this : ABS adhesion to PVA support They have some solutions

theaquain · 2017-03-06T17:12:38.000Z

Thanks a bunch ,I’ll take a look