LulzBot 3D Printer Filament Profile Series: HIPS
Channel: LulzBot
Date: 2014-07-31

You can find a selection of colors of HIPS 3D printer filament on LulzBot.com at https://www.lulzbot.com/products/hips-3mm-filament-1kg-reel-esun.

Welcome to the HIPS edition of the LulzBot 3D printer filament profile series. HIPS is a material used in 3D printing for applications where you need a light-weight or low cost material.

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Welcome to the LulzBot filament profile series! In these videos we are showcasing properties and applications for the many materials you can print with on a LulzBot 3D printer. 

The filament highlighted in this video is called HIPS, a polymer otherwise known as High Impact Polystyrene.

Before starting your print, we recommend applying a glue stick to your printer bed before warming it to ensure your object doesn't come off the bed during printing. 

For optimum HIPS print quality, we recommend a nozzle temperature of 220-230 degrees Celsius, and a bed temperature of 50-60 degrees Celsius. 

HIPS is increasingly popular in the 3D printing community. Known for its dimensional stability and low material cost, it's ideal for low strength structural applications and prototyping. HIPS can also be glued and painted with acrylic paints once the print is finished, making it a great material for models, props, and costumes. 

Today we are printing a quad-copter rotor protector that will be strong and stable enough to withstand flight. 

Default configurations make it faster and easier to use your LulzBot. HIPS configurations can be found on our website at lulzbot.com/configs.Want to learn more about HIPS and other 3D printing materials? Join our online community at forum.lulzbot.com. 

You can buy many different colors of HIPS filament today at lulzbot.com! Thanks for watching.