Bambu Lab X1E Slicer Profile for Overture Silk PLA
Reference starting points for Bambu Lab X1E and Overture Silk PLA: 215°C nozzle / 60°C bed, with 0.5mm retraction. These settings have not been independently tested by this site; verify the filament maker's guidance and calibrate your own setup.
🧪 Calibrate before a large print. Results vary with machine, nozzle, filament batch, humidity, and slicer. These are reference values, not verified or guaranteed settings. Check the filament manufacturer's published range and use a small test print to tune one variable at a time.
🔧 Slicer Parameters
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 215°C | 205–225°C |
| Bed Temperature | 60°C | 55–65°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.5 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 14 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 35°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Bambu Lab X1E | Brand | Overture |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | Silk PLA (PLA-Silk) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.26 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
| Material | PLA-Silk | Filament Brand | Overture |
💡 Maker's Notes: Overture Silk PLA on the X1E — the X1E's precise temperature control delivers consistent silk finish. Slightly lower retraction to preserve the silk sheen. Lower max volumetric speed to prevent heat degradation of the silk additives.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Bambu Lab X1E
Bambu Lab ASA — 265°C / 105°C bed • ASAeSun ABS+ — 260°C / 105°C bed • ABSeSun PLA+ — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAOverture PETG — 250°C / 85°C bed • PETGPolymaker PolyLite ABS — 260°C / 105°C bed • ABSPolymaker PolyMax PC — 285°C / 110°C bed • PC