The SCA support removal systems will work with any printers that use the Soluble Support Technology (SST) material for part supports. There are soluble support materials compatible with ABS, ASA, PC, and nylon part materials. 

To clean your 3D printed parts the SCA circulates them in heated water containing a small amount of cleaning solution. The solution dissolves the soluble support material off the parts. SCA models have been optimized to minimize the time needed to remove support material from 3D printed parts.

The SCA tank is filled with water and a small amount of either a sodium hydroxide-based cleaning solution (WaterWorks) or an eco-friendly cleaning solution (EcoWorks). You can use tap water to fill the SCA tank. There is no need to use distilled or filtered water. For fastest soluble support removal use WaterWorks Soluble Concentrate P400SC; for gentler cleaning, use the EcoWorks cleaning solution.

Use one bottle of WaterWorks or 6 packages of EcoWorks for an SCA-1200HT. For the SCA 3600, 2 bottles of WaterWorks or 13 packages of EcoWorks are recommended. For non WaterWorks or EcoWorks cleaning solutions pelase follow the manufactures suggested instructions.

Typically, an SCA-1200HT can process 2.4 lbs. of support material and the SCA 3600 5 lbs. of support material before the solution needs to changed.

Any of the following may indicate it is time to change the cleaning solution in the SCA:

• The tank begins to cloud or exhibit low clarity
• Some white parts (ABS) may turn brown or yellow
• Parts have a sticky residue and/or stick together in the tank due to excess dissolved solids in the tank
• Functional parts with moving features are not functioning properly
• Support material is not fully removed after a long cleaning cycle
• The tank’s solution exhibits a low pH

Removal time is highly variable and depends on part geometry, part size, cleaning solution used, pH of cleaning solution, and material type. Until some experience is gained, estimate four to five hours. Parts can be checked during the cleaning cycle and removed from the SCA if support is dissolved before the end of the set time.

Yes. All SCA systems have been tested for continuous use at the previously mentioned temperatures and have been designed to include safety features that allow unattended operation.

Every location is different. Consult the Material Safety Sheet that came with the concentrate used in the solution or the local authorities to determine the best method.