Bambu Lab PLA Metal
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- Nozzle190–230 °C
- Bed35–45 °C
- Speedup to 300 mm/s
- Dry—
- Density1.25 g/cm³
Those settings follow the Bambu Lab PLA Metal technical data sheet. Where an older database figure disagrees, the note is under Sources & notes.
Printers
Fits means nozzle, bed, and enclosure all pass. Partial means the full recommended range is out of reach. A missing essential check is not a fit.
- A1Not enough data
- A1 miniNot enough data
- P1PNot enough data
- P1SNot enough data
- X1CNot enough data
- MK4SNot enough data
- Core One+Not enough data
- XLNot enough data
- K1CNot enough data
- CentauriNot enough data
- Kobra 3 MaxNot enough data
- Q1 ProNot enough data
- SV08 MaxNot enough data
Colors
- Cobalt Blue#39699E
- Copper Brown#AA6443
- Iridium Gold#B39B84
- Iron Gray#43403D
- Oxide Green#1D7C6A
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Sources & notes
Bambu Lab PLA Metal (PLA) lists 190–230 °C nozzle and 35–45 °C bed, from Bambu Lab PLA Metal technical data sheet (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/5876/0155/files/Bambu_PLA_Metal_Technical_Data_Sheet.pdf?v=1695182427), checked 2026-10-14.
Dataset imported 13 October 2026. Manufacturer page checked 14 October 2026.
Bambu Lab PLA Metal technical data sheet · Safety sheet · Brand site · Page JSON
Full specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 190–230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 35–45 °C |
| Print speed | up to 300 mm/sVolumetric flow was not on the source. |
| Volumetric flow | — |
| Drying | — |
| Enclosure required | — |
| Chamber temperature | — |
| Hardened nozzle | — |
| Spool weight | 1 kg (1000 g) |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Diameter tolerance | ±0.03 mmRecorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Recorded density | 1.25 g/cm³Recorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Minimum nozzle diameter | — |
| Shore A hardness | — |
| Certifications | — |
| Price per kg | — |
| Manufacturer page checked | 14 October 2026Bambu Lab PLA Metal technical data sheet |
| Dataset imported | 13 October 2026Open Filament Database generation date, not a lab test. |
A blank was blank in the source. Nothing here is estimated.
Printer notes
| Printer | Result | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 80 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1P | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1S | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 110 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa MK4S | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa CORE One+ | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa XL | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Creality K1C | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 320 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 90 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Qidi Q1 Pro | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 350 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Sovol SV08 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 45 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
Questions
What nozzle temperature does Bambu Lab PLA Metal recommend?
Bambu Lab PLA Metal lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C on the manufacturer technical data sheet.
What bed temperature does Bambu Lab PLA Metal recommend?
Bambu Lab PLA Metal lists a recommended bed temperature of 35–45 °C on the manufacturer technical data sheet.
What print speed does Bambu Lab PLA Metal list?
Bambu Lab PLA Metal lists a print speed up to 300 mm/s on the manufacturer technical data sheet. Volumetric flow is not on that sheet.
Does Bambu Lab PLA Metal require an enclosure?
An enclosure requirement is not in our current sources. No chamber temperature is listed either.
Does Bambu Lab PLA Metal require a hardened nozzle?
A hardened-nozzle requirement is not in our current sources.
How should Bambu Lab PLA Metal be dried?
Drying temperature and drying time for Bambu Lab PLA Metal are not in our current sources.
What spool weights does Bambu Lab PLA Metal come in?
Listed spool weights: 1 kg (1000 g).
What is the price per kilogram of Bambu Lab PLA Metal?
Price per kilogram is not in our current sources.
Provenance
Open Filament Database
License MIT. Record. Repository. Fields: brand, colors, densityGCm3, diameterToleranceMm, diametersMm, material, product, spoolWeightsG.
Bambu Lab PLA Metal technical data sheet
License Manufacturer technical data sheet. Record. Repository. Fields: nozzleTempC, bedTempC, speeds.printMmS.