Allowed Filaments
To avoid clogging issues as well as excessive wear and tear on our 3D Printers, we currently only allow Bambu Labs filament to be used.
You can purchase these filaments by going to the Bambu Lab Store or 3D Herndon.
| Filament | Use | Pros | Cons | Printer Nozzle Temperature | Print Bed Temperature | AMS Compatible? |
| PLA - Polylactic Acid | • Routine Projects • Prototyping • Educational Tools • Aesthetic Models | • Entry level friendly • Oil/Grease resistant • Low odor | • Low Heat Resistance • Low UV Resistance | 190-230°c | • Cool Plate: 35-55°c • Smooth/Textured PEI Plate: 55-65°c • Cool Plate Supertack™: 30-45ºc | |
| PETG - Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol | • Functional Prototypes • Protective Housings • Outdoor Parts | • Higher printing speed • Water/UV resistant • Oil/Grease resistant • Impact resistant • Low odor | • Can be temperamental • Recommend drying before use | 230-260ºc | • Smooth/Textured PEI Plate: 60-80ºc | |
ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ASA - Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | • Automotive Interior Components • Engineering Prototypes | • Heat resistant • Impact resistant • Water resistant | • Easy to warp during printing • Pungent fumes • Oil-based | 240-280ºc | • Smooth/Textured PEI Plate: 90-100ºc | |
| TPU - Thermoplastic Polyurethane | • Phone cases • Custom gaskets • Vibration dampeners | • Impact resistant • Water resistant • Flexible | • High moisture absorption rate • Stringing/bridging issues | 220-240ºc | • Smooth/Textured PEI Plate: 30-45ºc |
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