Bambu Lab Hotend with Nozzles
Highlights of Various Nozzle Diameters
0.2mm Nozzle
Optimal Print Fineness
Extremely small layer gaps
More detailed on the vertical print surface
0.2mm Nozzle
Optimal Print Fineness
Smaller diameter extrudes thin filaments
High resolution on the horizontal print surface
0.6mm and 0.8mm Nozzle
Faster Print Speed
Larger diameter extrudes more filaments per second, resulting in faster print speed
The 0.4mm nozzle is widely recognized as the standard nozzle diameter for modern 3D printers due to its optimal balance between print quality and print speed. This nozzle size is utilized in Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Filament Compatibility
| Material | 0.2 mm Nozzle | 0.4 mm Nozzle | 0.6 mm Nozzle | 0.8 mm Nozzle | Hardened Steel Required? |
| General PLA | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PLA Sparkle | *①NO | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PLA Marble | *①NO | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA | *①NO | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PETG | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PVA | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| ABS | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| ASA | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PC | YES | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| PA | *①NO | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| TPU | *①NO | YES | YES | YES | Optional |
| Bambu PLA-CF | *①NO | *②Recommended | YES | YES | Required |
| Bambu PETG-CF | *①NO | *②Recommended | YES | YES | Required |
| Bambu PAHT-CF | *①NO | YES | *③Recommended | YES | Required |
| Bambu PET-CF | *①NO | YES | *③Recommended | YES | Required |
| CF/GF Filaments from other brands | *①NO | Not Recommended | YES | YES | Required |
[*Note]
*① Filaments with carbon fiber, glass fiber, metal, or other inorganic particles are prone to clog a 0.2 mm nozzle.
*② Bambu PLA-CF and Bambu PETG-CF have been extensively tested and proven to have a low risk of clogging when printed with a hardened steel 0.4 mm nozzle, while also achieving higher print quality.
*③ For general carbon fiber or glass fiber filaments such as Bambu PAHT-CF and PET-CF, it is recommended to use a hardened steel 0.6 mm nozzle to minimize the risk of clogging and abrasion.
Learn more about replacing the hotend with nozzle on Bambu Lab Wiki(A1,A1Mini).
Learn more about replacing the Complete Hotend Assembly and Hotend with Nozzle on Bambu Lab Wiki.
Learn more about replacing the Complete Hotend Assembly and Hotend with Nozzle on Bambu Lab Wiki.
