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Bambu Lab PET-CF vs Bambu Lab PETG-CF

From the Bambu Lab PET-CF review: PET-CF and PETG-CF are distinct formulations. PET-CF needs higher processing temperatures and does not support AMS feeding.

Measured wins
Bambu Lab PET-CF: 0 Bambu Lab PETG-CF: 0
Spec Bambu Lab PET-CFBambu Lab PETG-CF
Overview
Material PET PETG
Manufacturer Bambu Lab Bambu Lab
Diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Thermal
Print temp 260 to 290°C 240 to 270°C
Bed temp 80 to 100°C 65 to 75°C
Warping Unknown Unknown
Quality
Layer adhesion Unrated Unrated
Bed adhesion Unrated Unrated
Stringing resistance Unrated Unrated
Verdict
Overall rating — —
Price / kg — —

How they differ on the data

Bambu Lab PET-CF runs 20°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 275°C and 255°C), and the two windows share 10°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Bambu Lab PET-CF runs 20°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 90°C and 70°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile. Bambu Lab PET-CF lists the wider window (20°C against 10°C).

Bambu Lab PET-CF lists 1 color across 1 family and Bambu Lab PETG-CF lists 6 colors across 6 families; 1 family appears in both. Only Bambu Lab PETG-CF covers blue, brown, green, violet, red.