PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) is a water-soluble support material for multi-extrusion 3D printing. With a good thermal stability, Ultimaker PVA is ideal for printing complex models that require supports for large overhangs, deep internal cavities, and intricate geometries. Designed for a seamless 3D printing experience, our PVA provides good adhesion to PLA, Tough PLA, CPE, and Nylon.
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PVA allows to effortlessly create complex 3D prints by building water-soluble support structures.
Put your 3D print in cold or warm water depending on the build material.
Learn how to dissolve PVAAfter PVA supports are dissolved, rinse the 3D print to remove any excess PVA solution.
Let the 3D print dry and apply additional post processing to the build material if necessary.
PVA reduces the chance of scraping and cutting marks on detailed surfaces such as characters, faces, and other intricate details.
Learn more about functional prototypesWhen slicing prints with PVA, you have the freedom to orient your model in any way possible in order to customize its strength and/or aesthetic requirements during 3D printing.
Learn more about concept modelsMulti-component applications such as ball bearings, ball and socket joints, and caged gear mechanisms can be 3D printed as a complete assembly in a single run.
Learn more about functional prototypesAs a water-soluble support material, Ultimaker PVA empowers engineers and designers to create highly detailed surfaces and complex moving mechanical parts in just one run. Coupled with the right build materials and our proven material profiles in Ultimaker Cura, our PVA opens up a whole new world of opportunities for intricate designs and versatile applications.
Learn how to print and store Ultimaker PVA
