Highlights of Various Nozzle Diameters 0.2mm Nozzle Optimal Print Fineness Extremely small layer gapsMore 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 Your browser does not support our video. 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 both the Bambu Lab X1 Series and P1P 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 Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA * No 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 * No Yes Yes Yes Optional TPU * No Yes Yes Yes Optional PLA-CF * No * Highly Recommended Yes Yes * Required PETG-CF * No * Highly Recommended Yes Yes * Required PAHT-CF * No Yes * Highly Recommended Yes * Required PET-CF * No Yes * Highly Recommended Yes * Required [* Note] Filaments with carbon fiber, glass fiber, metal, or other inorganic particles are prone to clog a 0.2 mm nozzle. For filaments containing carbon fiber or glass fiber, it is highly recommended to use a hardened steel 0.6 mm nozzle to minimize the risk of clogging and abrasion. 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. Configuration of Bambu Hotend If you need to swap your nozzle, you can either replace the Hotend with Nozzle on your original complete hotend assembly or replace the whole Complete Hotend Assembly. How-to Video Compatibility Bambu Lab X1 Series, P1P In the Box Hotend with Nozzle Silicone Sock x1 Thermal Grease x1 M3-14 Step Screws x2 Product Specifications Max Printing Temp: 300 ℃ Length: 47.3 mm Manufacturer Number (.4mm Hardened Steel): FAH001-N-1 Manufacturer Number (.6mm Hardened Steel): FAH005-N-1 Manufacturer Number (.8mm Hardened Steel): FAH003-N-1 Manufacturer Number (.2mm Stainless Steel): FAH004-N-1 Manufacturer Number (.4mm Stainless Steel): FAH002-N-1
