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● Nozzle temperature: 240 °C
● Bed temperature: 80 - 100 °C
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean, as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter. Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bed, or the adhesion
may be too strong, if you do not have anything else on hand use the bundled glue as
a separator after cleaning it. Windex or similar windows cleaner is a great option for
PET and you don’t need to use the glue after the cleaning. Pour a little amount on an
unscented paper towel and wipe the print surface.
11.4  HIPS
HIPS is high impact polystyrene, and as for behavior, it's similar to ABS, so it's easy to print.
It's a universal and stable material with excellent heat resistance, and it produces very
smooth layers. HIPS is also very malleable, and it can be dissolved using limonene. HIPS is
mostly suited for printable mechanical components.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Smooth
High level of warping
Durable
Bad smell
Soluble
● Nozzle temperature: 220 °C
● Bed temperature: 100 °C. You can set the bed temperature between 80 to 110 °C
depending the size of an object (larger object means higher temperature)
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean, as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter
11.5  PP
Polypropylene is a flexible and resistant material suitable for printing of precise objects
requiring the flexibility, firmness and persistence.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Tough
High level of warping
Semi-flexible
Temperature resistance
● Nozzle temperature: 254 °C
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