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.
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
FDM HIPS is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is Ceramic Alumina 96% stronger than FDM HIPS?
Ceramic Alumina 96% is stronger: its tensile strength is 221 MPa against 18.4 MPa for FDM HIPS (12x).
Which is lighter, Ceramic Alumina 96% or FDM HIPS?
FDM HIPS is lighter: 1,023 kg/m³ against 3,720 kg/m³ for Ceramic Alumina 96%.
Which is stiffer, Ceramic Alumina 96% or FDM HIPS?
Ceramic Alumina 96% is stiffer: Young's modulus 303 GPa against 1.59 GPa for FDM HIPS, so the same part in Ceramic Alumina 96% deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Ceramic Alumina 96% or FDM HIPS?
For the same stiffness or strength: Ceramic Alumina 96% is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam; FDM HIPS is lighter for a strong panel or plate.
Part that must be
Ceramic Alumina 96%
FDM HIPS
Stiff rod or tie (tension)
lighter
52.5x heavier
Stiff beam (bending)
lighter
3.8x heavier
Stiff panel or plate
lighter
1.58x heavier
Strong rod or tie
lighter
3.3x heavier
Strong beam
lighter
44% heavier
Strong panel or plate
5% heavier
lighter
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which conducts heat better, Ceramic Alumina 96% or FDM HIPS?
Ceramic Alumina 96% conducts heat better: 24.7 W/m·K against 0.17 W/m·K for FDM HIPS.
Which expands less with temperature?
Ceramic Alumina 96% expands less: 8.2 µm/m·K against 80 µm/m·K for FDM HIPS.