Tectonic 3D PVA print temperature and settings
The settings Tectonic 3D publishes for its PVA: 180–210 °C at the nozzle and 50–60 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Tectonic 3D's recommended nozzle range is about 25°C cooler than the typical PVA across the 3 PVA lines we track (median 215–225°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 180–210 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 50–60 °C | |
| Density | 1.23 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 3 PVA lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Tectonic 3D sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 338 m |
Printing PVA
Full PVA guide →A water-soluble support material, paired with PLA on multi-material printers so supports wash away.
1 Tectonic 3D PVA colors
- PROTEOS Nat - Water Soluble Support
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Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Tectonic 3D PVA at?
Tectonic 3D lists 180–210°C at the nozzle and 50–60°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of Tectonic 3D PVA?
About 338 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.23 g/cm³.
How many colors does Tectonic 3D PVA come in?
1 in the data we track, including PROTEOS Nat - Water Soluble Support.