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Bed temperature:
50 - 70 °C (a larger object requires a higher temperature)
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Heatbed:
Make sure the surface is clean, as described in
chapter.
12.11 HIPS
HIPS is most commonly used as a support material in conjunction with ASA or ABS. HIPS
material dissolves with lemonesol and leaves a smooth print with no marks after removing
the supports.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Solubility of lemonesol
Difficult to print
Layer smoothness
Tendency to warp
Lighter than ABS
Odor when printing
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Nozzle temperature:
215 - 225 °C
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Bed temperature:
90 - 110 °C (a larger object requires a higher temperature)
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Heatbed:
Make sure the surface is clean, as described in
chapter.
Typical use
● Support material for ASA/ABS
● Protective cases
12.12 PVA and BVOH
These are water-soluble materials that are used to print supports for the most widely used
PLA printing material. Support can be printed even in difficult-to-reach places and in complex
models, where it is difficult or impossible to remove regular supports.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Water soluble
Expensive
No need for special solvents
Must be stored in a dry environment
Always store PVA and BVOH in a dry bag/box, ideally with silica gel. The material is
highly hygroscopic!
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Nozzle temperature:
185 - 210 °C
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Bed temperature:
40 - 60 °C
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