Materials
HIPS - White
Thickness: 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm
Technical Name: White High Impact Polystyrene
Density: 1.08
Thickness Tolerance: ±0.25
Material info Costing
These prices do not include cutting charge or delivery. For an accurate cost on cutting and delivery, please upload a file on the ordering page.
| Quarter Sheet (1200mm x 600mm) |
Half Sheet (1200mm x 1200mm) |
Full Sheet (2400mm x 1200mm) |
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| 1mm | $15.03 | $30.07 | $60.13 |
| 1.5mm | $18.70 | $37.40 | $74.79 |
| 2mm | $24.47 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
Disclaimer: These costings are to provide you with a rough price guide, allowing you to easily compare material costs
Information
HIPS is a glossy flexible plastic that can be moulded without breaking, but does not retain its shape on its own. HIPS has a low melting point, which means that we do not recommend using it for projects involving small details.
HIPS is usually used for making models, prototypes and signs.
HIPS is not usually suitable for visually aesthetic tasks, but some light vector engraving can be performed. However, we do not recommend raster engraving or thick vector engraving in 0.5 mm, as this is almost equal to cutting.
Vector and raster engraving
HIPS can be both vector and raster engraved. The material gains an uneven, glossy surface in areas where it is raster engraved. Due to its low melting point, the design should not be too detailed in thickly engraved areas.
However, we do not recommend raster engraving or thick vector engraving in 0.5 mm, as this is almost equal to cutting.
Avoiding burn marks
As standard delivery, HIPS has protective film on the front and back.
Laser cutting
Top – No burn marks, the material is cut with protective film as standard delivery. Slightly “blurry” track along the scoring edge.
Edge – No burn marks. The edges look “raw” and slightly glossy after cutting. The inside of sharp corners turns a darker colour.
Back – No burn marks. Usually cut with a layer of film. Remember to remove this when you receive your cutting.
