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HIPS filament

HIPS stands for "High Impact Polystyrene", which translates to tough polystyrene. This material is primarily used in 3D printing as a soluble support material, most often in combination with ABS filament. This is because HIPS and ABS have very similar printing properties, such as nozzle temperature and heated substrates, which allows them to be printed together seamlessly on printers with two nozzles, so-called dual extruders. The main property of HIPS is its ability to dissolve in a chemical called limonene. Limonene is a citrus-based solvent that is extracted from, for example, orange peel. Once the printing is complete, the entire model, consisting of ABS and HIPS supports, is immersed in a bath of limonene. Within a few hours, the HIPS supports completely dissolve, leaving behind a clean and smooth surface for the main ABS model, even in areas that would be difficult to reach with conventional peel-off supports or would be damaged during removal. Although HIPS is mainly known as a support, it can also be printed from on its own. As a stand-alone material, it is lightweight, relatively strong, and can be easily sanded, glued, and colored. When printing from HIPS, as with ABS, fumes are generated, so it is recommended to ensure good room ventilation.

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