The many advantages of HIPS. This is why many 3D printing fans prefer to work with this filament.

•      Strength and Durability: HIPS produces strong and impact-resistant prints.

•      Ease of Use: It’s relatively simple to print with HIPS compared to other filaments.

As support material for other 3D printing materials, because it easily dissolves in D-limonene, so that you can get clean and detailed prints without removing the support material manually.

2.1 Critical Temperature Management

Nozzle Temperature: We recommend a temperature of 230°C up to 250°C (start with 240°C and then increase as necessary due to under-extrusion).

The heated bed for HIPS printing should be set between 90°C to 110°C.

2.2 Speed and Motion Control

Print Speed: The best print speed for HIPS is a medium print speed of 60 to 100 mm/s in order to get strong prints.

Retraction Settings: Retraction speed (40-50 mm/s) and retraction distance (1-3 mm) for minimum stringing and oozing. These settings mostly rely on the type of extruder used and have to be changed by the supplier or an experienced user.

2.3 Bed Surface and Adhesion Aids

To improve adhesion and prevent warping, consider using:

Glass Surface: Apply a glue stick or hairspray for enhanced grip.

PEI Sheet: Offers excellent thermal stability for HIPS.

Brim or Raft: Add a brim or raft to your prints, this can also help stop your print from warping and is especially useful for large prints.

3.1 Cooling and Chamber Settings

Cooling: It is recommended to turn off the fan or to set it to the lowest possible speed when printing with HIPS. In this way the layers do not separate from each other.

Temperature of the chamber: The temperature of the chamber must remain constant during the printing of the HIPS part in order to avoid warping. The minimum ambient temperature for printing of HIPS parts is 50°C.

3.2 Layer Height and Detail

Layer Height: 0.1mm to 0.3mm. This will allow for good detail if required but keep print time down.

•      Warping: Bed temperature has to be just right and you need to be printing in an enclosed chamber. This keeps the temperature in the printing area constant.

•      Layer Separation: Maintains a constant temperature. It stops warping by avoiding drafts and cold areas in the printing environment.

•      Under-Extrusion: This could be caused by a number of things. First make sure the nozzle temperature is where it needs to be for the HIPS you are using. Also, make sure the filament is not too wet. HIPS can absorb a lot of humidity before printing.

HIPS is a versatile and reliable filament for making prints as standalone objects as well as prints that contain support material. By adjusting the above settings to your optimum, you will be able to create very durable prints. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user of 3D printing, the above settings will be of great value to you.