{"product_id":"dynalabs-hips-filament","title":"Dynalabs HIPS Filament 1.75mm 1kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDynalabs HIPS Filament 1.75mm — Dissolvable Support Material and Standalone Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) serves a dual purpose in 3D printing. Its primary use is as a \u003cstrong\u003edissolvable support material for ABS\u003c\/strong\u003e — print your complex ABS model with HIPS supports, then dissolve the supports in d-Limonene (a citrus-based solvent) for perfectly clean results with no support marks. Its secondary use is as a \u003cstrong\u003estandalone printing material\u003c\/strong\u003e that's lightweight, easy to sand, and excellent for large models. At $14.99 per kilogram in 6 colors, it's a must-have for dual-extrusion ABS workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in Black, White, Blue, Green, Red, and Natural. When used as support material, color doesn't matter — it dissolves away. When used as a standalone material, the 6-color range gives you options for lightweight props and models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm ± 0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–245°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–110°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–70mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoluble In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed-Limonene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.04 g\/cm³ (lighter than PLA\/ABS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Dissolve HIPS Supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAfter printing your dual-material ABS+HIPS part, submerge it in d-Limonene at room temperature. Dissolution takes 4–24 hours depending on support volume and surface area. Gently agitate the solution periodically to speed the process. D-Limonene is a natural citrus extract — it smells like oranges and is much safer than acetone. After dissolution, rinse the part in water and let it dry. The result is a perfectly clean ABS part with no support scars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHIPS as a Standalone Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHIPS is 17% lighter than PLA (1.04 g\/cm³ vs 1.24 g\/cm³), which makes it excellent for large models, cosplay helmets, and architectural models where weight matters. It sands easily and smoothly with 200–400 grit sandpaper, accepts spray paint well, and can be vapor-smoothed with d-Limonene for a glossy finish. Print settings are similar to ABS — enclosed printer recommended, 230°C nozzle, 100°C bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor dual extrusion with ABS, set both materials to the same bed temperature (100°C) and use similar nozzle temperatures (ABS: 240°C, HIPS: 235°C). This prevents thermal stress between the two materials. In your slicer, set HIPS as the support material and enable \"interface layers\" for a cleaner separation surface. Buy d-Limonene in bulk from chemical suppliers — it's significantly cheaper than small bottles from 3D printing stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex ABS parts with overhangs, internal cavities, bridges, and geometries impossible to print without support. \u003cstrong\u003eAs standalone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight cosplay pieces, large architectural models, display props, sand-and-paint projects, and any application where low weight and easy post-processing are valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abs-filament\"\u003eABS Filament\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete dual-extrusion workflow. Browse all materials in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/3d-printing-filaments\"\u003e3D Printing Filaments guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DYNALABS","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52219651129638,"sku":"D08ING175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52219651162406,"sku":"D08IAZ175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52219651195174,"sku":"D08IVR175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":52219651227942,"sku":"D08INT175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52219651260710,"sku":"D08IRJ175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52219651293478,"sku":"D08IBL175CJ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/HIPSBLACK1.75MMX1KG2.2LBS.jpg?v=1772247650","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/dynalabs-hips-filament","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}