BVOH BigRep's water-soluble support material, BVOH drastically reduces post-processing for 3D-printed parts, particularly for complex geometries. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep BVOH Get A Quote Get Financing BVOH BigRep's water-soluble support material, BVOH drastically reduces post-processing for 3D-printed parts, particularly for complex geometries. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep BVOH Get A Quote Get Financing What is BVOH 3D printing filament? BVOH (Butenediol vinyl alcohol co-polymer) is a water-soluble material designed to print temporary support structures that can be dissolved in water — cold or warm. Post-processing is faster and easier with cleaner-looking results. Mechanical Properties With a tensile strength of 34 MPA, BigRep BVOH is robust enough to fulfill its job as a temporary support structure before removal. Thermal Properties BVOH has a relatively low glass transition temperature is 68°C making it easier to print at lower temperatures. Chemical Properties BVOH is design to dissolve in water, so naturally it is highly hygroscopic. Warm or agitated water will speed up the dissolving time. What materials are compatible with BigRep BVOH? BVOH is recommended as a support material for ASA and PLX. It can also be used with PRO HT, HI-TEMP, HI-TEMP CF, TPU 98A. Results will depend on the part size and geometry. ASA PLX HI-TEMP HI-TEMP CF PRO HT TPU 98A What materials are compatible with BigRep BVOH? BVOH is recommended as a support material for ASA and PLX. It can also be used with PRO HT, HI-TEMP, HI-TEMP CF, TPU 98A. Results will depend on the part size and geometry. ASA PLX HI-TEMP HI-TEMP CF PRO HT TPU 98A Benefits of 3D printing BigRep BVOH BigRep Quality BigRep materials are high-quality complete with a Certificate of Analysis to guarantee reliable performance. Powerful Slicing BLADE (BigRep's slicer software) delivers complete, easy-to-use solutions for our recommended printer/material pairings. Made for Large-Format With spool sizes up to 8 kg, BigRep filaments are optimized for massive 3D prints with complex geometries. BigRep BVOH compatibility BigRep believes in being open, so our 3D printers can use any 3D printing filament compatible with the machine specifications. The same goes for our filaments: print BigRep materials on any 3D printer with the appropriate specs. Supported 3D Printer BigRep VIIO 250 BigRep VIIO 250 is a fully automated 3D printer for reliable industrial manufacturing. Supported 3D Printer BigRep ONE BigRep VIIO 250 is your reliable workhorse with a massive build volume and robust components. Supported 3D Printer BigRep PRO BigRep PRO is a fully enclosed industrial 3D printer for producing full-scale, large parts. Supported 3D Printer BigRep STUDIO BigRep STUDIO is a durable and cost-effective way to manufacture large-format, quality parts. Supported 3D Printer BigRep ALTRA 280 BigRep ALTRA 280 is the ultimate high-temperature machine with maximum reliability. Supported 3D Printer BigRep IPSO 105 BigRep IPSO 105 is a high-temperature 3D printer with an unbeatable price-to-performance ratio. See All 3D Printers Featured Application Custom Car Tuning AVI Boston creates custom automotive parts like dashboards, audio installations, and door panels. AVI's owner, Safi Barqawi, says “We design and build these intricate parts in-house. We would never be able to do that by hand.” BigRep's water-soluble BVOH allows them to create detailed 3D prints that would be otherwise impossible. Learn more See All Applications Physical Properties Material: Butenediol vinyl alcohol co-polymer Diameter: 2.85 mm Density: 1.14 g/cm³ Flexural Modulus (ISO 178): 2200 MPa Tensile Strength (ISO 527): 34 MPa Tensile Modulus (ATM D638): 2400 MPa Recommended Print Settings Nozzle Temperature: 190 - 210 °C Print Bed Temperature: 60 °C Environmental Temperature: n.a. Specifications Safety Sheet Buy BigRep BVOH Frequently asked questions Is BigRep BVOH filament compatible with all 3D printers? Collapse Yes, the BigRep BVOH is compatible with all open material system 3D printers with a heated print bed and adequate temperature extrusion capabilities (190-210°C). Is it safe to print BVOH indoors? Expand Yes, it is, as long as the room has good ventilation or an air filtration system for the safety and comfort of the people using the 3D printer. How should BVOH be stored? Expand BVOH is a highly hygroscopic material which means it absorbs moisture from the air which affects the print quality. We recommend filament storage with a dryer such as the DRYCON which keeps the filament in perfect condition. BVOH or breakaway support, which is better? Expand BVOH is water-soluble, meaning you can soak your 3D prints in water and the BVOH-printed supports will dissolve. This is ideal for complex, intricate 3D prints or geometries that require supports in hard to reach places. Breakaway supports may be preferred for simple geometries or 3D prints with larger supported surfaces. Should I dry BVOH filament? Expand Yes, drying BVOH filament is important if it has been exposed to moisture. BVOH can absorb water from the air resulting in bubbling or stringing while printing with it. We recommend using the BigRep DRYCON for 4-6 hours at 60°C, or use any industrial filament dryer or store it in a dry, airtight container with desiccants. What is the lifespan of BVOH filament? Expand PETG filament has a long shelf life up to 12 months if stored properly in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to moisture or UV light. What materials are compatible with BVOH? Expand BVOH is recommended as a support material for ASA and PLX. It can also be used with PRO HT, HI-TEMP, HI-TEMP CF, TPU 98A. Results will depend on the part size and geometry. More Materials HI-TEMP BigRep’s HI-TEMP is an ecological engineering-grade 3D printing filament for a wide variety of industrial and general applications. View material HI-TEMP CF A high-strength and heat-resistant engineering-grade filament, BigRep's HI-TEMP CF is used for demanding applications. View material PRO HT Balancing performance, appearance, and a reasonable price, BigRep PRO HT is a well-rounded filament choice for many different applications. View material PLA Designed for ease of use, BigRep PLA is perfect for prototyping, pattern making, end-use parts, and tooling applications. 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