HIPS filament

What is hips filament?

HIPS stands for high impact polystyrene. It is the perfect material to use as support for ABS filament, because the two share much of the same printing properties. HIPS uses a similar print temperature and, like ABS, requires a heated bed to prevent warping of objects.

applications

As said, HIPS is most often used as a soluble support material for complex ABS prints. This is because HIPS filament dissolves in D-limonene. However, D-limonene may cause some discoloration of the ABS material. Therefore, it is only recommended for complex models for which discoloration does not form an issue.

no more sanding or cutting

When using HIPS, there is no need to sand, cut or use any other method that could damage your print. Dissolving HIPS in limonene is of course a great alternative to sanding your print. No more rough hands or frustrating work.

no more sanding or cutting

When using HIPS, there is no need to sand, cut or use any other method that could damage your print. Dissolving HIPS in limonene is of course a great alternative to sanding your print. No more rough hands or frustrating work.