Tier List

High-Speed PLA

HS-PLA • Low-Viscosity Polylactic Acid

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Melts at lower temperature with reduced viscosity, allowing speeds above 300mm/s. Nothing is more important than finishing projects faster. A few hours can make all the difference.

standardBased on PLA
Print Settings
Print Temp190-220°C
Bed Temp45-60°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength68
Flexibility18
Heat Resistance38
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
Medium
Usability
Ease of Printing
(Trivial)
Price Tier
$(Budget)
Pros
  • Print speeds over 300mm/s
  • Maintains good detail at speed
  • Cheap and widely available
  • Great for rapid iteration
Cons
  • Lower heat resistance than regular PLA
  • Can be problematic in hot climates
  • Quality varies by brand
  • Requires tuned printer for max speed
Use Cases
Rapid prototypingHigh-volume printingTime-sensitive projectsTesting and iteration

Also known as: fast pla, speed pla, hyper pla

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab