Additive manufacturing and prototyping
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Fused Deposition (FDM) 3D Printer
Fast, enclosed, multi-material fabrication of functional parts from engineering thermoplastics and carbon- or glass-fibre-reinforced filaments.
In short
Fast, enclosed, multi-material fabrication of functional parts from engineering thermoplastics and carbon- or glass-fibre-reinforced filaments. The Bambu Lab X1-Carbon is an enclosed fused deposition (FDM) 3D printer with a CoreXY motion system, hardened-steel extruder gears and nozzle, a hotend rated to 300 °C and a heated build plate.
- Print technology
- Fused deposition (FDM), CoreXY
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Maximum hotend temperature
- 300 °C
Services on this instrument
Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing and CNC
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Overview
The Bambu Lab X1-Carbon is an enclosed fused deposition (FDM) 3D printer with a CoreXY motion system, hardened-steel extruder gears and nozzle, a hotend rated to 300 °C and a heated build plate. The enclosed, heat-retaining chamber allows stable processing of warp-prone engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, ASA, polycarbonate and nylon, as well as carbon- and glass-fibre-reinforced composite filaments. Lidar-based first-layer inspection and vibration compensation improve print quality automatically, while the optional automatic material system (AMS) enables multi-colour and multi-material printing and the use of soluble supports. Test specimens, instrument accessories, sample holders, enclosures and functional prototypes are produced quickly and repeatably; the printer also serves as an experimental platform for filament development and composite materials research.
Measurement principle
Capabilities
Carbon- and glass-fibre-reinforced filament printing with a hardened-steel nozzle
Engineering plastics such as PC, PA and ASA with a 300 °C hotend and heated chamber
Multi-colour / multi-material printing and soluble supports via AMS
Lidar first-layer inspection and automatic vibration compensation
Production of tensile and impact test specimens to ASTM/ISO geometries
Rapid fabrication of laboratory fixtures, enclosures and sample holders
Suitable samples
PLA, PETG and ABS/ASA filaments
Polycarbonate and nylon (PA) filaments
Carbon- and glass-fibre-reinforced composite filaments
Flexible filaments such as TPU
Mechanical test specimens and functional prototypes
Technical specifications
| Print technology | Fused deposition (FDM), CoreXY |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Maximum hotend temperature | 300 °C |
| Nozzle | Hardened steel, 0.4 mm (0.2–0.8 mm options) |
| Enclosure | Enclosed heat-retaining chamber with activated-carbon filter |
| Multi-material | Up to 4 spools via AMS |
| Quality control | Lidar first-layer inspection, vibration compensation, camera monitoring |
Services on this instrument
Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing and CNC
from €3707–15 business daysRequest this serviceService details
- Manufacturer
- Bambu Lab
- Model
- X1-Carbon
- Catalogue no.
- 28
- Reference standards
- ISO/ASTM 52900
Quick answers
FDM 3D Printer: key facts
What is Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Fused Deposition (FDM) 3D Printer used for?
It is used for: Carbon- and glass-fibre-reinforced filament printing with a hardened-steel nozzle, Engineering plastics such as PC, PA and ASA with a 300 °C hotend and heated chamber, Multi-colour / multi-material printing and soluble supports via AMS, Lidar first-layer inspection and automatic vibration compensation, Production of tensile and impact test specimens to ASTM/ISO geometries, and Rapid fabrication of laboratory fixtures, enclosures and sample holders.
Which samples can Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Fused Deposition (FDM) 3D Printer analyse?
Suitable samples: PLA, PETG and ABS/ASA filaments, Polycarbonate and nylon (PA) filaments, Carbon- and glass-fibre-reinforced composite filaments, Flexible filaments such as TPU, and Mechanical test specimens and functional prototypes.
Which standards does Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Fused Deposition (FDM) 3D Printer relate to?
Relevant standards: ISO/ASTM 52900.
Which NAKTEM services use Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Fused Deposition (FDM) 3D Printer?
Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing and CNC.
What results do I receive?
Typical deliverables: Fabricated parts (resin, FDM or CNC) with the requested post-processing, Production record covering material, layer height/toolpath, print or machining parameters and post-processing steps, Manufacturability assessment and design improvement suggestions, Dimensional check report of critical features by calliper/micrometer on request, and Production summary report (PDF).
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