Does HIPS successfully support ABS and PETG (using X1C)?

Bambu Filament and Accesories
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I’m about to order some HIPS for ABS support, and wondering if it’s ok for PETG as well.

I tried using PETG as support, but the interface layer bonded hard to the ABS. I didn’t think they’d like each other chemically, but it seems they bonded either chemically or maybe just mechanically. I had the gap set to 0.

The IONIC high temp support material seems chronically out of stock. The YXPOLYER support material specifically says not to use it to replace Bambu Support G on the “high speed model”, which I take to mean the X1C.

So, Gizmodorks HIPS seems an affordable option. I can run tests, but I’m curious if the experts here have any experience using it to support both PETG and ABS (ASA too?).

Thanks!

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Any success using Gizmodorks HIPS? or tips on use?

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Yes i have had success with this. I use the bright orange version.

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HIPS works perfectly as a breakaway support interface for PETG.

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Use PLA for interface with PETG. or PETG as interface with PLA. The polarity and molecule structure for each is vastly different and will just peel right off. I have had much success with this. Now if I can only get HIPS to do the same with ABS lol. Polypropylene will probably be my next experiment for ABS support.

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I’ve found HIPS to be a perfect breakaway support for both ASA and PETG.
I use the BambuStudio default setting of a z=0 interface.
I’ve yet to have to use limonene to dissolve the HIPS, it just peels right off.
I use MatterHackers HIPS in my AMS after re-spooling it onto a Bambu spool

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Hey @tjloykasek, do you mind sharing your HIPS setting?

This is the problem I’m having. Did you ever face this type of issue?

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I know this is an old thread, but honestly, not enough people seem to know this…. HIPS is the PERFECT UNIVERSAL BREAKAWAY SUPPORT

It works with ABS, It works with PETG, it works with PLA, it works with TPU, it works with ASA, it works with PA6, it works with PBT…. HIPS is highly under-rated because people just say “oh yeah, that’s the support material you dissolve in limonene” No… use it as breakaway support material…. its FAR less messy, and works GREAT with pretty much everything you print…..

Oh… and added bonus….. Its Basically like ABS’s well behaved cousin… similar strength profile to ABS, but prints much easier…. so use it for actual prints too. Oh, and did I mention, its one of the few 3D printed materials that can go in curbside recycling if you print it with resin code 6 ♸

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HIPS is actually a great filament in and of itself. Not sure why it’s not more popular.