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HIPS stands for High-Impact Polystyrene. It extrudes at the same temperature as the ABS (235C) and adheres well to a heated bed kept at 115C. ABS will be unaffected by the hydrocarbon solvent ...
scratches easily High impact polystyrene (HIPS) - used for CD cases and yoghurt pots Rigid, cheap, available in a lot of colours Can be cut and vacuum formed easily, food safe but toxic when ...
visors and baths High impact polystyrene (HIPS) Rigid, cheap, available in a lot of colours Can be cut and vacuum formed easily, food safe but toxic when burned, used for CD cases and yoghurt pots ...