soluble support for ABS. limonene dissolves it: full design freedom.
ABS prints with complex overhangs need supports, but breakaway supports leave marks. HIPS supports dissolve completely → clean overhang surfaces.
| Formula | (C₈H₈)ₙ + butadiene |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 100°C |
| Nozzle temp | 230–245°C |
| Bed temp | 85–95°C |
| Enclosure | recommended |
| Difficulty | ★★: intermediate |
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| Formula | (C₈H₈)ₙ + butadiene |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.04 |
| Tg (°C) | 100 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 6 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 5 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 4 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 6 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 3 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 3 |
| Cost (0-10) | 7 |
| Safety (0-10) | 6 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 5 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 7 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 6 |
| Nozzle temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 230-240 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 70-105 °C |
| Property | HIPS | ABS | ASA | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tensile | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Flexibility | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat resistance | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| UV resistance | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical resistance | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Cost | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DJake HIPS | 3DJake | 18 | budget |
| eSUN HIPS | eSUN | 22 | budget |
| Filaflex HIPS | Recreus | 25 | budget |
| Bambu Support for ABS | Bambu Lab | 30 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyDissolve S2 | Polymaker | 35 | mid |
Compatible printers: 9