{a} vs {b}
| Property | PVA | HIPS |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 190–210 °C | 230–250 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50–60 °C | 90–110 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required | Recommended |
| Density | 1.23 g/cm³ | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Strength | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Heat resistance | ~50 °C | ~90 °C |
| UV resistance | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Flexibility | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Print difficulty | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Typical price | ~$60/kg | ~$22/kg |
Quick verdict
- Stronger part: HIPS
- More heat resistant: HIPS
- Better outdoors: HIPS
- Easier to print: A tie.
- Cheaper: HIPS
{name} in short
A water-soluble support material for PLA and PETG. Expensive, very moisture sensitive, and only worth it for complex geometry with overhangs.
{name} in short
A styrene-based filament often used as a soluble support material for ABS, since it dissolves in limonene. Can also be printed as a part on its own.