Spectrum PLA Metal
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Spectrum PLA Metal, from the Open Filament Database. A blank stays blank.
- Nozzle195–230 °C
- Bed40–50 °C
- Speed—
- Dry—
- Density1.22 g/cm³
Printers
A check means the listed nozzle and bed sit inside that printer’s published maximums.
- A1
- A1 mini
- P1P
- P1S
- X1C
- MK4S
- Core One+
- XL
- K1C
- CentauriBed max not published
- Kobra 3 Max
- Q1 ProBed max not published
- SV08 Max
Colors
- Brass#827A47
- Bronze#695D4F
- Copper#95593B
Related
Answers
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Sources & notes
Spectrum PLA Metal (PLA) has a recommended nozzle temperature of 195–230 °C and a recommended bed temperature of 40–50 °C, according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/spectrum/materials/PLA/filaments/pla_metal/index.json; dataset verified date 2026-10-13).
Dataset verified date 13 October 2026 for the Open Filament Database record.
Source · Brand site · Page JSON
Full specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 195–230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 40–50 °C |
| Print speed | — |
| Volumetric flow | — |
| Drying | — |
| Enclosure required | — |
| Chamber temperature | — |
| Hardened nozzle | — |
| Spool weight | 750 g and 1500 g |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Diameter tolerance | ±0.02 mmRecorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Recorded density | 1.22 g/cm³Recorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Minimum nozzle diameter | — |
| Shore A hardness | — |
| Certifications | — |
| Price per kg | — |
| Dataset verified date | 13 October 2026Open Filament Database generation date, not a FilamentFacts lab test. |
A blank was blank in the source. Nothing here is estimated.
Printer notes
| Printer | Result | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 80 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1P | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab P1S | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 110 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa MK4S | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa CORE One+ | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Prusa XL | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Creality K1C | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 320 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not listed. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 Max | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 90 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 350 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not listed. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
| Sovol SV08 Max | Fits | The listed nozzle maximum of 230 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 50 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Enclosure required is not listed for this filament. A hardened nozzle is not recorded for this filament. |
Questions
What nozzle temperature does Spectrum PLA Metal recommend?
Spectrum PLA Metal lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 195–230 °C.
What bed temperature does Spectrum PLA Metal recommend?
Spectrum PLA Metal lists a recommended bed temperature of 40–50 °C.
What print speed does Spectrum PLA Metal list?
Print speed and volumetric flow are not listed in the imported sources.
Does Spectrum PLA Metal require an enclosure?
An enclosure requirement is not listed. No chamber temperature is listed either.
Does Spectrum PLA Metal require a hardened nozzle?
A hardened-nozzle requirement is not listed for the product as a whole. 3 of 3 color variants are tagged abrasive in the Open Filament Database.
How should Spectrum PLA Metal be dried?
Drying temperature and drying time for Spectrum PLA Metal are not listed.
What spool weights does Spectrum PLA Metal come in?
Listed spool weights: 750 g and 1500 g.
What is the price per kilogram of Spectrum PLA Metal?
Price per kilogram is not listed.
Provenance
Open Filament Database
License MIT. Record. Repository. Fields: bedTempC, brand, colors, densityGCm3, diameterToleranceMm, diametersMm, material, nozzleTempC, product, spoolWeightsG.