PLA-CFSpecialty
Intermediate
Dryer Recommended
Bambu Lab PLA-CF
Carbon-fiber-reinforced PLA. Stiffer than PLA without the heat resistance of nylon-CF — cheaper way into CF prints.
Nozzle Temp
220-250°C
Bed Temp
35-55°C
Max Speed
200 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.03mm
Material
PLA-CF
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.3 g/cm³
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best For
Stiff display parts, drone frames …
Typical price
~$40/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | PLA-CF |
| Brand | Bambu Lab |
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 220°C |
| Nozzle Max | 250°C |
| Bed Min | 35°C |
| Bed Max | 55°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Recommended |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 3/5 |
| Strength | 4/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$40 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Stiff display parts, drone frames (non-heat-critical) |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Very stiff
- RFID auto-profile
- Matte carbon look
Cons
- Requires hardened nozzle
- Low heat resistance (still PLA)
- Brittle
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
235°C
Range: 220-250°C
Bed
45°C
Range: 35-55°C
Speed
200 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
0-20%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run Bambu Lab PLA-CF Well
Filtered to FDM printers in our database rated Good or better for PLA-CF. Cheaper options listed first within each rating tier.
