Modern 3D printers are faster than ever, with some pushing well past 300 mm/s. But a fast printer is only as good as the filament feeding it. Standard filaments can struggle at high speed, causing under-extrusion, stringing, and weak layers. That is why ANTINSKY developed a dedicated high-speed lineup.
What Makes a Filament "High Speed"?
High-speed filaments use a modified formulation that melts and flows more smoothly at elevated temperatures. The key is a lower melt viscosity, which lets the extruder push material through the nozzle faster without skipping or grinding. The result is clean layers even when the print head is moving quickly.
The High-Speed Lineup
The ANTINSKY PLA+ High Speed Filament is engineered for fast core printing on machines like the Bambu Lab X1 and P1 series. It retains the stiffness and easy printing of regular PLA+ while flowing smoothly at high flow rates, reducing the risk of under-extrusion on fast moves.
For flexible parts, the ANTINSKY TPU95A-HS High-Speed Flexible Filament brings the same idea to TPU. Flexible filaments are normally slow to print, but this high-speed variant flows better through the nozzle, letting you print durable rubber-like parts at practical speeds.
Tips for High-Speed Printing
- Raise the nozzle temperature slightly above the standard range for the material
- Keep the filament dry, high-speed printing is more sensitive to moisture
- Use a slightly higher flow rate calibration to avoid gaps
- Increase retraction distance slightly to control stringing at speed
Why It Matters
Faster printing means shorter turnaround for prototypes and small-batch production. With the right high-speed filament, you get the speed without sacrificing surface finish or layer adhesion.