Bambu Lab printers are really fast. In order to meet more diverse printing needs, and ensure good printing quality and experience, we provide nozzles of different specifications and printing surfaces of different materials.
To ensure successful prints with good results, we have prepared some recommendations for how the filament can be used in conjunction with various nozzles and printing surfaces.
Please refer to the table below to set the printer parameters according to the filament and nozzle type.
Please note that AMS does not support filaments that are too soft, too brittle, or too hard and rough. Too soft filaments, such as TPU 95A, TPU 85A, TPU 83A, and TPU 80A, are difficult to pass through the AMS feeding tube, which may lead to feeding failure and blockage. Too brittle filaments like some brands of PET-CF, PLA Wood, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, etc., are easy to break in the AMS PTFE tube. Too hard and rough filament like some brands of PET-CF, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, PLA-CF/GF, etc., which are easy to wear the AMS feeding funnel.
| Material | 0.2mm Nozzle | 0.4mm Nozzle | 0.6mm Nozzle | 0.8mm Nozzle | Hardened Nozzle Required？ |
Nozzle Temperature ( ±10 °C) |
Compatibility with AMS |
| PLA | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 190~240°C | YES |
| Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | 190 - 240 ℃ | YES |
| PLA-CF/CF | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | 210 - 240 ℃ | Bambu PLA-CF is compatible |
| PVA | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | 190~240°C | YES |
| PETG | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 220~270°C | If bed >70 ℃, Recommended |
| PETG-CF | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 240 - 270℃ | 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 | 260~280°C | YES |
| PA | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | 270~300°C | YES |
| PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF | NO | YES | Recommended | YES | YES | 270~300°C | Bambu PA-CF and PAHT-CF are compatible |
| PET-CF/GF | NO | YES | Recommended | YES | YES | 260 - 300℃ | NO |
| TPU | Not recommended | YES | YES | YES | NO | 200~250°C | NO |
We recommend that you apply solid or liquid glue to the build plate so that in addition to better bonding the model and making the model easier to remove. It also provides better protection to the surface of the build plate, especially when using the Bambu engineering plate. The following are recommended heat bed temperatures different filaments and glues:
|
Filaments |
Solid glue |
Liquid glue |
|
PLA / PLA-CF |
35 - 55 °C |
35 - 55 °C |
|
PETG / PETG-CF |
65 - 75 °C |
65 - 75 °C |
|
ABS |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
ASA |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
TPU |
30 - 45 °C |
30 - 45 °C |
|
PET-CF |
80 - 100 °C |
80 - 100 °C |
|
PC |
100 - 120 °C |
Not recommended |
|
PA / PA-CF / PAHT-CF |
90 - 110 °C |
Not recommended |
The glassy transition temperature describes the transition from glassy to rubber:
When printing a filament whose glass transition temperature is lower than 60 ° C (such as PLA, PVA, or TPU) and the head bed temperature is set higher than 45 ° C, it is recommended to open the front door and remove the top glass cover to avoid material softening caused by thermal creep and abnormal extrusion or clog of the filament.
When printing a filament (such as PETG) with a glass transition temperature of 60-80 ° C and the heat bed temperature is set higher than 60 ° C, it is recommended to remove the top glass cover to avoid material softening due to thermal creep, resulting in abnormal extrusion or clog of the filament.
Regularly cleaning the surface of the build plate with dish soap and hot water will remove dust or grease residue that causes poor adhesion.
Do not clean the surface of the construction board with Acetone, as it may cause surface damage.
After printing, be sure to wait a few minutes until the build plate and model have cooled before removing the model. This will make it easier to remove the model and avoid damaging the surface of the plate and the bottom of the model.
| Material | Bed with Sheet for Bambu Cool Plate | Bed with Bambulab Engineering Plate | Bed with Sheet for Bambu High-Temperature Plate | Bed with Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Upper Glass Cover Plate Removed? |
| PLA | 35℃ ~ 45℃ | Not recommended | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | If bed >45℃, Recommended |
| PLA-CF | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | Not recommended | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | NO |
| Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA | 35℃ ~ 45℃ | Not recommended | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | NO |
| PVA | 35℃ ~ 45℃ | Not recommended | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | 45℃ ~ 60℃ | If bed >45℃, Recommended |
| PETG | Not recommended | 70℃ ~ 80℃ | 70℃ ~ 80℃ | 70℃ ~ 80℃ | YES |
| 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 |
Supplementary note:
1. The matchings between the materials and the heat bed plates are selected based on the characteristics of each material and the plate, but the user can choose the printing combination independently;
2. In Studio, when the temperature of a heated bed in the material preset is set to 0 degrees, the software will prompt that the material is not compatible when slicing. Only when the bed temperature is manually changed to the desired setting (non-zero value), the prompt will disappear, and the slicing operation will be performed according to the set temperature.
3. Variations in the color and luster of the Engineering Plate appearance and the deletion of exposed metal areas are just minor adjustments to optimize the production process and surface quality. If the coating remains on the nozzle when it is wiped, it will be heated and melted before printing the model and squeezed out. Such changes do not affect leveling, Lidar, adhesion, or range of use. You can purchase with confidence!
The state of the filaments you use has a crucial impact on the printing quality, especially for some materials requiring better storage conditions.
In addition, knowing more about some material features can also help you choose suitable printing materials according to your application.
| Material | Moisture Proof Requirements? | Drying Requirements | Heat Deflection Temperature Level | Impact Resistance | Tensile Strength |
| PLA | No | 55 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| PLA-CF | No | 55 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA | No | 55 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| PVA | Yes | 55 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| PETG | No | 70 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| ABS | No | 80 ℃，8h | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| ASA | No | 80 ℃，8h | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| PC | No | 80 ℃，8h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| PA | Yes | 80 ℃，8~12h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| PA-CF/GF，PAHT-CF/GF | Yes | 80 ℃，8 - 12 h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| PET-CF/GF | Yes | 80 ℃，8 - 12 h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| TPU | Yes | 70 ℃ for 8 h | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ |
It's important to choose the right type of filament according to the application. For example, PLA is not recommended to be used for printing a model that will be used in a higher-temperature environment, as it can start to slowly degrade and soften. PETG and ABS/ASA might be better filaments for higher-temperature applications.
We recommend learning more about each type of filament and what are the best applications for each of them, to ensure a successful result.