All Filaments

HIPS

Dissolvable in limonene. Used as ABS support material on dual extruders.

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Specifications

Nozzle Temperature
235-245°C
Bed Temperature
95-110°C
Max Print Speed
50 mm/s
Drying Temp
65°C
Drying Time
4 hours
Enclosure
Required
Moisture Sensitive
No

Signs of Moisture

Watch for these signs
  • popping during extrusion
  • weak interface adhesion to ABS
  • fuzzy or pitted support surfaces

Storage Requirements

Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
20% RH
Container
airtight container with desiccant

Known Issues

Limonene fumes during dissolving

Cause: Citrus solvent is mildly toxic

Fix: Dissolve in a sealed jar in a ventilated area

Slow dissolution

Cause: Cold limonene barely works

Fix: Warm the limonene bath to 35-40°C and agitate

Warps without enclosure

Cause: HIPS shrinks like ABS

Fix: Use an enclosure and ABS-style bed prep

Best For

ABS support material on dual extruderslightweight cosplay armorprototypes that need a clean overhang

Not Good For

single-extruder printers as a primary material (PLA is easier)high-detail standalone parts

Compatible Build Surfaces

PEI
ABS slurry on glass
garolite

Post-Processing Options

limonene dissolution for support removal
sanding
painting

Popular Brands

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25 brands found

BBL

Excellent
N 240°C B 70°C

Recommended 240°C nozzle / 70°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~4.47 mm³/s.

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Chuanying

Excellent
N 240°C B 105°C

Recommended 240°C nozzle / 105°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Flashforge

Excellent
N 240°C B 105°C

Recommended 240°C nozzle / 105°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Generic

Excellent
N 225°C B 85°C

Recommended 225°C nozzle / 85°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.5 mm³/s.

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3DXTech

Good
N 227°C B 105°C

Recommended 227°C nozzle / 105°C bed.

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BASF

Good
N 250°C B 100°C

Recommended 250°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Single-source profile (prusaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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CC3D

Good
N 235°C B 100°C

Recommended 235°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Devil Design

Good
N 235°C B 100°C

Recommended 235°C nozzle / 100°C bed.

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Fiberlogy

Good
N 235°C B 100°C

Recommended 235°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Filamentpm

Good
N 235°C B 100°C

Recommended 235°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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Filatech

Good
N 225°C B 110°C

Recommended 225°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.5 mm³/s. Single-source profile (prusaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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FormFutura

Good
N 237°C B 90°C

Recommended 237°C nozzle / 90°C bed. Single-source profile (openfilament); verify before relying on it.

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