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HIPS (limonene-soluble) – Properties, Temperatures & Tips
All key properties, print settings, pros and cons and matching filaments at a glance.
Properties & print settings
- Nozzle (°C)
- 225–255
- Bed (°C)
- 100–110
- Difficulty
- medium
Enclosure optional
What is HIPS (limonene-soluble) used for?
Soluble support for PETG; light, sandable
+ Pros
Dissolves in d-limonene, sticks well, smoothable with acetone
– Cons
Not suitable as support for ABS/ASA (they partly dissolve too), fumes, warping
Printing tips at a glance
- Nozzle temperature: 225–255 °C – start in the middle of the range on a new spool and fine-tune with a temperature tower.
- Bed temperature: 100–110 °C.
- An enclosure is optional but helps against warping on large parts.
Compare similar materials
| Material | Difficulty | Nozzle (°C) | Bed (°C) | Heat resistance HDT (°C) | Tensile strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIPS (limonene-soluble) | 3/5 | 225–255 | 100–110 | – | – |
| ABS | 3/5 | 240–280 | 90–100 | 87–106 | 33–35 |
| PVA / BVOH (water-soluble) | 4/5 | 195 (PVA+) / 215 (BVOH) | 60 | – | – |
| PLA | 1/5 | 190–230 | 25–65 | 55–60 | 40–52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What nozzle temperature does HIPS (limonene-soluble) need?
Guideline for HIPS (limonene-soluble): 225–255 °C nozzle and 100–110 °C bed temperature. The exact values are printed on the manufacturer's spool.
Do I need an enclosure for HIPS (limonene-soluble)?
An enclosure is optional but helps against warping on large parts.
Values are guidelines from manufacturer datasheets (Polymaker, Bambu Lab, Prusa). They may differ by manufacturer, colour and print settings.