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FDM HIPS

FDM HIPS strength, stiffness, density and thermal properties, with their source.

A bracket in FDM HIPS, 3D-printed (layer lines) finish.

Mechanical
Yield strengthnot given (tensile used)
Ultimate tensile strength18.4MPa1
Flexural strength31.8MPa1
Elongation at break1.4%1
Young's modulus (stiffness)1.59GPa1
Density1,023kg/m³1
Strength to weight18kN·m/kg
Stiffness to weight1.55MN·m/kg
Poisson's rationot sourced
Shear modulusnot sourced
Bulk modulusnot sourced
Speed of sound1,246m/s
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Young's modulus (GPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPUPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcretePCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30FDM HIPS
Stiffness against densityHigher and further left: stiffer for its weight
1k10k101001kDensity (kg/m³)Yield strength (MPa)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic TPUPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateFDM PAHT-CFSLA Resin StandardSLA Resin Tough 2000SLA Resin Elastic 50ASLS PA12 NylonDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Aluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30FDM HIPS
Strength against densityHigher and further left: stronger for its weight
Thermal
Thermal conductivitybase material0.17W/m·K2
Thermal expansionbase material80µm/m·K2
100 mm part over a 50 °C swing400µm growth
Specific heatnot sourced
Heats up and cools (diffusivity)not sourced
Thermal shock resistancenot sourced
Glass transition99°C1
Max service temperatureHDT 1.8 MPa86°C1
1k10k0.1110100Density (kg/m³)Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Plastic PLAPlastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic NylonRubberWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30FDM HIPS
Thermal conductivity against densityHigher and further left: spreads more heat for its weight
0.111010010100Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)Thermal expansion (µm/m·K)Plastic PETGPlastic ABSPlastic NylonWoodAluminumSteelIronTitaniumSteel AISI 1018Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Aluminum 6061-T6Aluminum 7075-T6Brass C360Copper C110Copper C10100Copper C12200GlassSteel AISI 1045Steel AISI 4340Steel A992Stainless Steel 303Stainless Steel 17-4PHAluminum 2024-T351Aluminum 5052-H32Aluminum 7050-T7451Titanium Ti-6Al-4VBrass C260Nickel Inconel 718Magnesium AZ31B-H24Zinc Zamak 3Plastic ABS (bulk/injection)Plastic PolycarbonatePlastic POM/AcetalPlastic Nylon PA6Plastic Nylon PA66Plastic PEEKPlastic PTFEPlastic UHMWPEPlastic HDPEPlastic PolypropylenePlastic PMMAFDM ASAFDM PolycarbonateSLA Resin StandardDMLS AlSi10Mg AluminumDMLS Ti-6Al-4V ELI TitaniumDMLS 316L Stainless SteelDMLS 17-4PH Stainless SteelConcreteBrickPlywoodPCB Laminate FR-4SiliconCeramic Alumina 96%Ceramic Aluminum NitrideAluminum A380Aluminum 6063-T6Aluminum 1100-OAluminum 3003-OAluminum ADC12Magnesium AZ91DSolder SAC305Plastic PBT GF30Plastic PPS GF40Plastic LCP GF30FDM HIPS
Thermal expansion against thermal conductivityLower and further right: warps less when heated
Sources2 documents: BASF Forward AM, INEOS Styrolution
Values for
3D printed (FDM). BASF Forward AM (BASF 3D Printing Solutions) Ultrafuse HiPS, TDS v2.2 (13.11.2019), printed specimens, XY 'Flat'. Specimen print settings are not stated; recommended processing on the sheet: nozzle 240-260 °C, bed 100-120 °C, 40-80 mm/s. Product is discontinued (Forward AM product page) but the TDS is still served by Forward AM.
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    Ultrafuse HiPS Technical Data Sheet, v2.2 (2019)BASF Forward AMarchived copyUltimate tensile strength: typicalFlexural strength: typicalElongation at break: typicalYoung's modulus (stiffness): typicalDensity: typicalGlass transition: typicalMax service temperature: HDT 1.8 MPa
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    Styrolution PS 486N (HIPS) Product Data SheetINEOS StyrolutionThermal conductivity: base material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typicalThermal expansion: base material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typical

FDM HIPS is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.

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Thermal properties of FDM HIPS

Thermal conductivity of FDM HIPS

FDM HIPS has a thermal conductivity of 0.17 W/m·K (0.0982 BTU/hr·ft·°F). Basis: base material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typical. Source: INEOS Styrolution, Styrolution PS 486N (HIPS) Product Data Sheet.

Coefficient of thermal expansion of FDM HIPS

FDM HIPS expands 80 µm/m·K (44.4 µin/in·°F): a 100 mm part grows 400 µm over a 50 °C rise. Basis: base material: INEOS Styrolution PS 486N injection-molding HIPS, typical. Source: INEOS Styrolution, Styrolution PS 486N (HIPS) Product Data Sheet.

Glass transition temperature of FDM HIPS

FDM HIPS softens at its glass transition, 99 °C (210 °F). Basis: typical. Source: BASF Forward AM, Ultrafuse HiPS Technical Data Sheet, v2.2 (2019)archived copy.

Maximum service temperature of FDM HIPS

The maximum service temperature of FDM HIPS is 86 °C (187 °F). Basis: HDT 1.8 MPa. Source: BASF Forward AM, Ultrafuse HiPS Technical Data Sheet, v2.2 (2019)archived copy.

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