To ensure successful prints with Bambu Lab 3D printers, we have prepared some recommendations for choosing the right filaments with various nozzles and build plates. Printing and storage settings are also provided for different materials.
Refer to the table below to set up your printer parameters according to the type of filament and nozzle.
When printing carbon fiber or glass fiber-reinforced materials or particles infilled materials, like PLA-CF/GF, PETG-CF/GF, ABS-CF/GF, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, PET-CF/GF, PLA Marble, PLA Sparkle and so on, do not use a 0.2 mm nozzle, otherwise the probability of clogging will be very high. When the diameter is increased from 0.4 mm to 0.6 mm and then to 0.8 mm, the printing fineness decreases, but the clogging probability also decreases in order. So, the 0.6 mm nozzle is recommended as the first choice for these materials, and the 0.4 mm nozzle is the second choice (the recommended layer height is between 0.15 and 0.3 mm, and lower speeds are recommended). However, as for some specially designed Bambu filaments, such as Bambu PLA-CF, Bambu PETG-CF, Bambu PLA Marble, Bambu PLA Sparkle, etc., the 0.4 mm nozzle is still highly recommended as the first choice to obtain better qualities.
Before using these materials, it is recommended to set the nozzle temperature to 280 °C, and then use an Allen key and a needle to clean the inside to reduce the risk of clogging during the printing process. Do the same if the nozzle gets clogged during printing, and ensure the inside is clean before the next printing. If the nozzle is clogged, please refer to Nozzle clogs | Bambu Lab Wiki to clean it.
Please note that AMS does not support too soft, too brittle, or too hard and rough filaments. Too soft filaments include TPU 95A, TPU 85A, TPU 83A, TPU 80A, etc., which are difficult to pass through the AMS channel and can easily cause feeding failures, clogging, and other issues. Some brands of PET-CF, PLA Wood, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, and other filaments are too brittle and prone to break in the AMS channel. Some brands of PET-CF, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, PLA-CF/GF, and other filaments are too hard and rough, which can easily damage the AMS channel.
| Material | 0.2 mm Nozzle | 0.4 mm Nozzle | 0.6 mm Nozzle | 0.8 mm Nozzle | Hardened Nozzle Required？ |
Nozzle Temperature (± 10 °C) |
Compatible with AMS? |
| PLA | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 190 - 240°C | YES |
| Wood / Rock / Metal-filled PLA | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES for Metal-filled PLA | 190 - 240°C | YES |
| PLA-CF/GF | NO | Recommended for Bambu PLA-CF | YES | YES | YES | 210 - 240 °C | YES for Bambu PLA-CF |
| PVA | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 190 - 240 °C | YES |
| PETG | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 240 - 270 °C | YES |
| PETG-CF | NO | Recommended for Bambu PETG-CF | YES | YES | YES | 240 - 270 °C | YES |
| ABS | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 240 - 280 °C | YES |
| ASA | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 240 - 280 °C | YES |
| PC | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 260 - 290 °C | YES |
| PA | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | 260 - 290 °C | YES |
|
PA-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
NO | YES | Highly recommended | YES | YES | 260 - 300 °C | YES for Bambu PA-CF, PAHT-CF |
| PET-CF/GF | NO | YES | Highly recommended | YES | YES | 260 - 300 °C | NO |
| TPU | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 200 - 250 °C | NO |
Glue Stick or Liquid Glue is recommended for better adhesion and easier removal on the build plate panel. It can also better protect the printing surface, especially when using the Bambu Engineering Plate. The following are the recommended bed temperatures of different filaments & glue combinations.
|
Material |
Glue Stick |
Liquid Glue |
|
PLA / PLA-CF |
35 - 65 °C |
35 - 65 °C |
|
PETG / PETG-CF |
60 - 80 °C |
60 - 80 °C |
|
ABS |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
ASA |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
TPU |
30 - 45 °C |
30 - 45 °C |
|
PET-CF/GF |
80 - 100 °C |
80 - 100 °C |
|
PC |
100 - 120 °C |
Not Recommended |
|
PA / PA-CF/GF / PAHT-CF/GF |
90 - 110 °C |
Not Recommended |
| Material | Bambu Cool Plate | Bambu Engineering Plate | Bambu High-Temperature Plate | Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Upper Glass Cover Plate Removal? |
| PLA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| Wood / Rock / Metal-filled PLA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PLA-CF | 45 - 65 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PVA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PETG | Not recommended | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | If bed > 70 ℃, Recommended |
| PETG-CF | Not recommended | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | If bed > 70 ℃, Recommended |
| ABS | Not recommended | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | NO |
| ASA | Not recommended | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | NO |
| PC | Not recommended | 90 - 110 ℃ | 90 - 110 ℃ | 90 - 110 ℃ | NO |
| PA | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
|
PA-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PET-CF/GF | Not recommended | 80 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| TPU | Not recommended | 30 - 35 ℃ | 35 - 45 ℃ | 35 - 45 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
Considerations:
1. In Bambu Studio, if the temperature of a heatbed in the material preset is set to 0 ℃, the software will prompt that the material is incompatible with slicing. Only when the bed temperature is manually changed to the desired setting (a non-zero value), will the prompt disappear, and the slicing operation will be performed according to the setting.
The condition of the filaments has a crucial impact on the printing quality, especially for some materials that require storage in dry.
Material specifications may also help you choose suitable printing materials according to your application. For example, PLA is not recommended for a print used in a environment where is about 50 ℃ or higher, as it may start to degrade and soften slowly. PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, and PA-CF/GF、PET-CF/GF might be better choices for higher-temperature applications.
|
Material |
Moisture Proof Requirements? |
Drying Requirements |
Heat Deflection Temperature Level |
Impact Resistance |
Tensile Strength |
|
PLA |
No |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA |
No |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PLA-CF |
No |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PVA |
Yes |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ |
|
PETG |
No |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
|
PETG |
No |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
ABS |
No |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
ASA |
No |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PC |
No |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PA |
Yes |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PA-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
Yes |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PET-CF/GF |
Yes |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
TPU |
Yes |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ |