Introducing MakerBot RapidRinse & ABS-R Filaments

Printing with ABS has Never Been Easier!

Pairing the MakerBot METHOD X with MakerBot's brand new filaments, RapidRinse and ABS-R, makes printing in ABS easier than ever! MakerBot RapidRinse is a state-of-the-art water soluble support material designed specifically for printing with MakerBot ABS-R.  Print your parts with confidence in ABS-R and RapidRinse™, drop your part into tap water, and watch the supports dissolve to nothing in just minutes.

MakerBot METHOD X with Free ABS-R RapidRinse Super Bundle

Limited Time Offer! Buy yours now.

Any customer who buys a MakerBot METHOD X or METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition on sale for 25% off will get a free ABS-R and RapidRinse Super Bundle.
The Super Bundle includes:

• MakerBot ABS-R (3 Spools)
• MakerBot RapidRinse Filament (1 Spool)
• MakerBot Replacement Build Tape (1 Pack)

That is $360 worth of filament and accessories given for free to every customer who purchases a MakerBot METHOD X or METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition. These 3D printers are already on sale for 25% off! That's a total savings of over $2,400. Make sure to buy yours now so you don't miss out on this amazing deal.

To learn more about all the posibilities you can unlock with The MakerBot METHOD X paired with ABS-R and RapidRinse filaments, keep scrolling or click the learn more button below.

Print manufacturing tools and production parts to spec with ABS and a new game-changing tap water-soluble support material that dissolves faster than anything else. All on the only 3D printer capable of repeatable ABS parts - METHOD X.

ABS-R is a new ABS formulation that provides superior printing reliability and performance with a 98% jam reduction for consistent, repeatable ABS prototypes, tools, and parts. Print dimensionally accurat ABS parts with the ease of PLA.

Print dimensionally accurate ABS parts with the ease of PLA. ABS-R provides improved performance and reliability over normal ABS and is exclusively compatible with RapidRinse - a proprietary tap-water soluble support material that dissolves even faster. This bundle lets you sample all three color options of ABS-R and RapidRinse to get started quickly!

What's included:

• 6 spools of ABS-R (2 spools each of black, natural, and red colors) 
• 3 spools of RapidRinse
• 1 pack of MakerBot replacement build tape

Why Use MakerBot ABS-R with RapidRinse Tap Soluble Support Material?

Benefits & Applications of MakerBot ABS-R with RapidRinse

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to dissolve RapidRinse?

To dissolve RapidRinse from a part all you need is a bucket of water. Heat and agitation are not required but can speed up the process.

MakerBot recommends the following safety equipment for any soluble support removal process:

• Waterproof and chemical resistant safety gloves
• Splash resistant safety goggles
• Stainless steel tongs to remove parts from the water tank
• Stainless steel strainer to remove smaller parts from the water tank

How do I dispose of water after I dissolve RapidRinse in it?

A waste water profile for RapidRinse is available through MakerBot Support.

Check your local, state, and/or international regulatory statutes for what is acceptable for disposal. MakerBot recommends that disposal procedures be verified by the proper authorities in your region. MakerBot cannot anticipate local, state, or international regulatory statutes. MakerBot cannot be held liable if the solution is not handled and disposed of properly. You may need to document how you dispose of the used solution.

Cool Trick:
With just Epsom salts, you can remove the solids from your RapidRinse solution. Full process details available through MakerBot Support.

Is there any reason to still get a washtank?

Yes! For some applications, you will still benefit from using MakerBot SR-30 filament. Some examples include:

• Those users who will be predominantly using MakerBot ASA, PC-ABS, or PC-ABS FR. These high temp materials will not be compatible with RapidRinse and will require SR-30 to use a soluble support.
• Those who are going to be heavily using high temperature 3rd party materials like ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, and PC. RapidRinse only works with ABS-R so these 3rd party options will require SR-30 for complex geometries.

What should I do with my washtank if I am not using MakerBot SR-30 filament anymore?

Heat and agitation will speed up your RapidRinse dissolution. You could continue to use the washtank with no Ecoworks if you want to minimize your post processing time.

Why is my build plate wearing out faster?

RapidRinse and ABS-R have improved adhesion to the build plate and print at a slightly higher temperature than ABS and SR-30. This results in faster build plate wear. This can lead to some curling around the edges of prints when the BuildTak is wearing out.

MakerBot recommends moving parts around to different sections of the build plate to extend the life of your build surface. We have also included additional replacement build sheets with ABS-R and RapidRinse bundles to ensure our customers have everything they need to successfully print in ABS-R with RapidRinse.