HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

FDM Thermoplastic

FDM HIPS is high-impact polystyrene in a 3D printing filament form. Its mechanical properties are similar to ABS in most respects, but as its name implies, it offers much higher impact resistance than ABS. This makes it a good general-purpose material for 3D printed parts needing greater durability than ABS.

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Key Attributes

FDM HIPS offers an effective mix of characteristics that make it a good material for general-purpose 3D printing.

Lower cost makes it a suitable alternative for higher-volume, lower-requirement printing applications.
Works with SUP1500B breakaway support material which is easily removed.
Possesses high impact resistance.

Key Applications

HIPS is a suitable material for most general 3D printing applications where higher impact capabilities than ABS can provide are desired.

Prototyping high volumes of parts where a lower material cost is beneficial.
Low to moderate-strength manufacturing aids that can be printed quickly and more cost effectively than traditionally fabricated tooling.
Concept modeling and form-and-fit verification.

Industries

HIPS is compatible with any industry that uses FDM 3D printing for general-purpose printing of parts and tools with low-requirement mechanical properties.