<p>I'm going to buy a new (and faster) 3D printer. I'm a bit confused about the claims of printing speed vs the travel speed (<code>G0</code>, I guess).</p>
<p>For example, let's see the <a href="https://www.sovol3d.com/collections/3d-printer/products/comgrow-t300-3d-printer" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sovol T300</a>. The specifications says:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/rUGUVQEk.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/rUGUVQEk.png" alt="sovol" /></a></p>
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<p>Printing speed: ≤ 600 mm/s</p>
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<p>and <a href="https://flashforge.com/products/adventurer-5m-pro-3d-printer" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FLASHFORGE 5M Pro</a>:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/5MauvEHO.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/5MauvEHO.png" alt="flashforge" /></a></p>
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<p>Maximum speed 600 mm/s</p>
</blockquote>
<p>but below in the same page:</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/0kRlm4zC.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/0kRlm4zC.png" alt="specs" /></a></p>
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<p>Max travel speed: 600 mm/s</p>
</blockquote>
<p>So, what does &quot;printing speed&quot; does really mean?
Is really possible to print at 600 mm/s (like Sovol claims) or it's a marketing slogan, but they mean <em>travel</em> speed?</p>
<p>Of course I can write to the manufacturer, but there are tons of 3D printers out there and I'd like to select few before going deeper in the details.</p>

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2024-10-29T21:48:42.383Z
I believe it was mentioned in a Teaching Tech video recently  https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingTech/videos    but can't immediately spot which one.   From memory, the "max 600 mm/s" is possible but the printer accelerates up to that speed, and may not make it without sufficient room in a straight line.  The print bed isn't big enough for that speed to be reached much, before it has to decelerate again.   Answer because memory and no evidence
Criggie
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2024-10-30T05:22:38.857Z
@Criggie, it makes sense. But my main concern is whether this speed is achieved *while* estruding or just moving (travelling) in G0 from one position to another without extruding the filament
Mark
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2024-10-30T08:13:15.763Z
best I can suggest is watch the Sovol videos in that link.  Could be educational.
Criggie
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2024-11-13T21:09:43.723Z
i doubt it would be able to extrude fast enough to "print" at 300mms, or even 200mms. For many (most?) shapes, re-visiting too soon on the next layer will be problematic anyway. The travel speed is instructive, and usually faster is better, so long as the cage is stable enough to prevent shaking and warping.
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Printing speed vs travel speed
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# Printing speed vs travel speed

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-10-28)

I'm going to buy a new (and faster) 3D printer. I'm a bit confused about the claims of printing speed vs the travel speed (`G0`, I guess).

For example, let's see the [Sovol T300](https://www.sovol3d.com/collections/3d-printer/products/comgrow-t300-3d-printer). The specifications says:

[![sovol](https://i.sstatic.net/rUGUVQEk.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/rUGUVQEk.png)

> Printing speed: ≤ 600 mm/s

and [FLASHFORGE 5M Pro](https://flashforge.com/products/adventurer-5m-pro-3d-printer):

[![flashforge](https://i.sstatic.net/5MauvEHO.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/5MauvEHO.png)

> Maximum speed 600 mm/s

but below in the same page:

[![specs](https://i.sstatic.net/0kRlm4zC.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/0kRlm4zC.png)

> Max travel speed: 600 mm/s

So, what does "printing speed" does really mean?
Is really possible to print at 600 mm/s (like Sovol claims) or it's a marketing slogan, but they mean *travel* speed?

Of course I can write to the manufacturer, but there are tons of 3D printers out there and I'd like to select few before going deeper in the details.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I believe it was mentioned in a Teaching Tech video recently  https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingTech/videos    but can't immediately spot which one.   From memory, the "max 600 mm/s" is possible but the printer accelerates up to that speed, and may not make it without sufficient room in a straight line.  The print bed isn't big enough for that speed to be reached much, before it has to decelerate again.   Answer because memory and no evidence  
> **username_0**: @Criggie, it makes sense. But my main concern is whether this speed is achieved *while* estruding or just moving (travelling) in G0 from one position to another without extruding the filament  
> **username_1**: best I can suggest is watch the Sovol videos in that link.  Could be educational.  
> **username_2**: i doubt it would be able to extrude fast enough to "print" at 300mms, or even 200mms. For many (most?) shapes, re-visiting too soon on the next layer will be problematic anyway. The travel speed is instructive, and usually faster is better, so long as the cage is stable enough to prevent shaking and warping.  

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