Standard PlasticsImpact resistant

HIPS

High-impact polystyrene (HIPS) is a material blend of polystyrene plastic and polybutadiene rubber. The mixture of these polymers results in a material that is both tough and impact resistant. HIPS is very similar to ABS, but as the name implies, it’s capable of withstanding much higher impact forces. It’s easily painted, machinable, and works with a large number of adhesives.

Print with HIPS

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength11.6–26 MPa

Tensile modulus910–2000 MPa

Flexural strength40–50 MPa

Flexural modulus2000–2310 MPa

Density1.04 g/cm³

Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

1120 × 720 × 620 mm

Default layer height0.2 mm