Comparison
PLA vs PLA-CF
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Polymaker Polylite PLA
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- Nozzle190–230 °C (374–446 °F)
- Bed25–60 °C (77–140 °F)
- Speed40–60 mm/s
- Dry55 °C (131 °F) for 6 h
- Density1.17 g/cm³
Bambu Lab PLA-CF
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- Nozzle190–230 °C (374–446 °F)
- Bed50–70 °C (122–158 °F)
- Speedup to 200 mm/s
- Dry55 °C (131 °F) for 8 h
- Density1.22 g/cm³
Side by side
| Spec | Polymaker Polylite PLA | Bambu Lab PLA-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PLA | PLA |
| Nozzle temperature | 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) | 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) |
| Bed temperature | 25–60 °C (77–140 °F) | 50–70 °C (122–158 °F) |
| Print speed | 40–60 mm/s | up to 200 mm/s |
| Drying | 55 °C (131 °F) for 6 h | 55 °C (131 °F) for 8 h |
| Enclosure required | — | — |
| Chamber temperature | — | — |
| Hardened nozzle | — | Yes |
| Spool weight | 1 kg (1000 g), 3 kg (3000 g), and 5 kg (5000 g) | 1 kg (1000 g) |
| Price per kg | — | — |
Sources & notes
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) and a bed of 25–60 °C (77–140 °F). Bambu Lab PLA-CF lists a nozzle of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) and a bed of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F). PLA-CF is abrasive. A hardened nozzle is recorded only when the filament record says so.
Questions
What nozzle temperatures are listed for PLA vs PLA-CF?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 190–230 °C (374–446 °F). Bambu Lab PLA-CF lists 190–230 °C (374–446 °F).
What bed temperatures are listed for PLA vs PLA-CF?
Polymaker Polylite PLA lists 25–60 °C (77–140 °F). Bambu Lab PLA-CF lists 50–70 °C (122–158 °F).