Filament Nebula HIPS Natural [1,75mm, 1kg]

Nebula TECH HIPS 404 is a highly tough technical 3D filament made from HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), designed for printing durable functional parts and visually clean prototypes. It offers mechanical properties comparable to ABS, but with lower internal stress, better dimensional stability and a matt finish that effectively masks print layers.

Key benefits of Nebula TECH HIPS 404

• High impact strength: It withstands mechanical stress and impacts, making it an ideal material for technical components and enclosures.
• Excellent machinability and paintability: Prints can be easily sanded, drilled, cut or filled. The surface provides excellent paint adhesion during post-processing.
• Matt finish: Gives models a professional appearance and minimises the visibility of individual print layers.
• More stable than ABS: Lower shrinkage reduces the risk of warping and the corners of the print lifting away from the build plate.
• Versatile: It functions both as a fully-fledged structural material and as a support material for ABS printing.

Recommended print parameters

• Nozzle temperature: 230–245 °C
• Bed temperature: 80–100 °C
• Print speed: 40–70 mm/s
• Cooling: Low to medium (switched off for large parts)
• Recommended bed: PEI sheet, glass with an adhesive layer or an enclosed print chamber for a stable ambient temperature

Target audience and applications

Nebula TECH HIPS 404 is ideal for advanced makers, prototyping workshops and businesses seeking a dimensionally stable plastic for the production of brackets, jigs, design models and functional prototypes.