3DXTech ThermaX MTS1 Break-Away Support for Polycarbonate Model Materials
Break-Away Support for Polycarbonate Model Materials
A USA-made break-away support filament formulated specifically for polycarbonate (PC) model materials. Where PVA dissolvables and low-temp supports soften or bond to a hot PC print, MTS1 holds its geometry through the build — then snaps and peels away cleanly by hand. And unlike ultra-high-temp supports, it is made for the printers most shops actually run: open-source machines with a non-heated chamber, or chambers up to 140 °C. Full specifications →
Availability and lead time vary — contact Rev1 to confirm before ordering. Need help pairing MTS1 with your PC filament or dialing the interface? Call (248) 707-2950.
USA-made support material, with a real datasheet behind it.
3DXTech compounds ThermaX MTS1 in its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility with a published technical data sheet and lot traceability — no mystery support filament that fuses to your polycarbonate part. Rev1 Technologies is your authorized 3DXTech reseller and US support partner, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The support material formulated for PC model materials.
Polycarbonate sits in an awkward middle ground for supports. It prints hot enough that PVA dissolvables and everyday break-away supports soften, string, or weld themselves to the part — but it doesn’t demand the exotic, chamber-melting supports built for ULTEM and PEEK. ThermaX MTS1 is 3DXTech’s answer for exactly that gap: a break-away support compounded to match PC’s processing window, hold overhangs and bridges through the build, and then release from the model cleanly by hand. It runs from the second nozzle of a dual-extruder or IDEX printer — and because it’s formulated for PC temperatures, it works on open-source machines with a non-heated chamber as well as enclosed printers with chambers up to 140 °C.
Peels away by hand — no solvent bath, no waiting.
A mechanical-release support matched to polycarbonate’s processing window.
MTS1 is a break-away support, not a soluble one. It separates through a defined interface layer instead of a solvent tank: once the part cools, you snap and peel the support off. No dissolving cycle, no wastewater to deal with, and no soaking a hygroscopic PC part in a bath. That keeps your workflow fast and your polycarbonate part chemically untouched, ready for post-processing.
The numbers that match it to polycarbonate.
All figures from the 3DXTech ThermaX MTS1 technical data sheet (TDS Rev 1.0) — see the full TDS for test methods and standards.
A Tg (DSC) pitched to polycarbonate’s processing window — rigid enough to hold geometry through a PC build, without needing an ultra-high-temp machine.
Deflection temperature at 0.45 MPa (ISO 75). The support keeps overhangs and bridges accurate at PC bed and chamber conditions.
Consistent density (ISO 1183) for predictable flow and reliable interface layers between support and model.
Run it on the printer you already print PC with.
These are the conditions 3DXTech printed its TDS specimens at — a proven starting point for the support extruder. Tune the interface gap to your PC model material.
TDS specimen extrusion temperature — print from an all-metal hotend on the support extruder.
Matches a typical polycarbonate bed — the support grips the same hot plate as the model.
No heated chamber required — MTS1 is formulated for open-source printers, and tolerates enclosed chambers up to 140 °C.
TDS specimens print through a standard 0.4 mm nozzle — no hardened or special nozzle needed for the support itself.
The TDS specimen layer height — match your support layer height to the model for clean interface layers.
Runs from the second nozzle of a dual-extruder or IDEX printer while your PC model prints from the first.
Made for the polycarbonate family.
3DXTech formulates MTS1 specifically as a break-away support for PC model materials. Pair it with the polycarbonate grades Rev1 carries:
From slice to clean part — how MTS1 fits your process.
Assign MTS1 to the support extruder in your slicer, print the model and support together, then remove the support by hand after the build cools.
Set MTS1 as the support/interface material for your polycarbonate model and tune the interface gap for clean separation.
The model prints in PC while MTS1 lays down supports from the second nozzle in the same build — open-frame or enclosed.
Once the part cools, snap and peel the support off by hand — no solvent bath, no dissolving cycle — leaving a clean, chemically untouched PC part.
Check the reel fits your printer.
Standard spool dimensions — confirm the 2 kg reel fits your setup.
3DXTech ships MTS1 on its consistent, standard reels.
Before you buy, check the outer diameter, width, and center bore against your printer’s spool holder or drybox — a 2 kg reel is larger than the 1 kg spools most holders are sized for. Open the full 3DXTech reel infographic for exact dimensions.
View reel dimensions →PC break-away support vs. the alternatives.
Where MTS1 sits against the supports engineers reach for when printing polycarbonate — confirm exact figures against each TDS.
| ThermaX MTS1 | Soluble support (PVA) | HIPS / breakaway PLA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulated for | Polycarbonate (PC) | Low-temp materials (PLA/PETG) | ABS (HIPS) / low-temp |
| Removal method | Break away by hand | Dissolve in water | Break away / limonene |
| Survives PC print conditions | Yes — built for it | No (softens, strings) | Marginal (weak interface) |
| Heated chamber needed | No — open printers OK, ≤140°C tolerated | No | No |
| Solvent / wash needed | None | Water bath + drying | None (or limonene for HIPS) |
| Best for | PC / PC+CF builds | Complex internal channels in low-temp materials | Everyday ABS supports |
Qualitative comparison among support materials; confirm exact properties against each TDS. Availability and pricing vary by date.
3DXTech ThermaX MTS1 Technical Data
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Datasheets & Print Support
Everything you need to qualify and print ThermaX MTS1.
WHY REV1 TECH
Authorized 3DXTech Reseller. Engineering Materials Specialists.
Rev1 Technologies is an authorized 3DXTech reseller in Auburn Hills, MI, supplying genuine USA-made engineering filament and support material with real print support.
We help you pair the right support with your polycarbonate model material, dial in the interface, and keep production running.
FAQ
3DXTech ThermaX MTS1 — Common Questions
What is MTS1 support used for?
MTS1 is a break-away support material formulated specifically for polycarbonate (PC) model materials. It runs from the support extruder of a dual-extruder printer, holds overhangs and bridges through the PC build, then peels off by hand once the part cools.
Do I need a heated chamber?
No. MTS1 is formulated for open-source printers with non-heated chambers, and it tolerates enclosed chambers up to 140 °C. That makes it usable on far more machines than ultra-high-temp supports.
Is MTS1 soluble or break-away?
Break-away. It separates mechanically at the support interface — you remove it by hand. No solvent bath, no dissolving cycle, and no soaking your polycarbonate part in water.
What temperatures does it print at?
3DXTech’s TDS specimens print at a 310 °C extruder and 120 °C bed through a standard 0.4 mm nozzle at 0.25 mm layers — a proven starting point. Tune the interface gap to your specific PC model material.
What’s the difference between MTS1 and HTS1/HTS2?
They cover different temperature classes. MTS1 is matched to polycarbonate and runs on printers without a heated chamber (up to 140 °C tolerated). HTS1 and HTS2 are ultra-high-temp supports for ULTEM (PEI), PEEK, and PEKK printed in actively heated chambers. Pick the support that matches your model material.
Which PC filaments does Rev1 pair it with?
3DXMAX PC, ezPC (easy-print polycarbonate), CarbonX PC+CF, and CarbonX ezPC+CF — all genuine 3DXTech materials we stock. Tell us your printer and we’ll confirm the pairing and interface settings.
What sizes and colors are available?
MTS1 ships as a 2 kg reel of 1.75 mm filament in Black. Need volume or standing-order quantities for production? Ask us about case pricing.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes — 3DXTech compounds ThermaX MTS1 in its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility with a published technical data sheet and lot traceability.
Can Rev1 help me set it up?
Yes. Tell us your model material, printer, and part geometry and our materials team confirms fit, suggests interface settings, and quotes the right quantity. Call (248) 707-2950.