UltiMaker Breakaway support material is optimized to snap off easily from the object. If you printed an object using UltiMaker Breakaway as support material, take the steps below to correctly and efficiently remove the support structures.
The following tools are recommended to remove Breakaway support: Pliers, cutting pliers, sharp knife, tweezers, and protective gloves.
Caution: The support structures can be sharp. Wear protective gloves to prevent injury, especially when working with larger models.
Tear the inner support structure
Use pliers to grip the support structure at a corner. Pull firmly to remove large chunks of the inner structure. Continue doing so until you have removed most of the supports and only the support interface is left.
Peel off the support interface
After removing most of the support structure, the support interface can be pulled from the build material. Use cutting pliers to grab the Breakaway support in a corner and bend it away from the model. Repeat for other corners, if necessary. Use pliers to grab onto the loosened corner and gently but firmly pull the interface away from the model.
Remove remaining traces
Sometimes, some small parts of the Breakaway support remain stuck to the printed object. This will be especially noticeable on objects in darker colors. Use a sharp knife and/or tweezers to remove any strands that remain on the model.
Tip: Similar steps can be used to remove support structures printed with build materials. However, these structures can be more difficult to remove and leave more scarring on the model.
After removing the support, you can apply more post-processing techniques as required (such as sanding, gluing, or painting), or use the printed part directly for its intended application.
