Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit screw size
M3 · 4 to 20 mm long
The screws used on Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit are M3 in lengths from 4 to 20 mm.
It is listed for official spares kit is predominantly M3 sizes.
This entry is marked reported and comes from us.store.bambulab.com.
For reference, M3 is 3 mm across the threads at 0.5 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3.
Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 4–20 mm | 0.5 mm | not stated | not stated | Official spares kit is predominantly M3 sizes | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
Official spares kit is predominantly M3 sizes
pitch 0.5 mm · tap 2.5 mm · clearance 3.4 mm · PH1 / Torx T10
How to check the screw before you buy
- Printer and CNC builds usually publish a bill of materials; when it lists a length, follow it, since extrusion T-nuts and motor faces have fixed thread depths.
- Diameter: across the threads an M3 screw measures about 3 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.5 mm from one thread crest to the next (20 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 4–20 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M3 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T10 for Torx, and a 2.5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M3 is about 80-130 N·cm into metal threads and 35-60 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M3
- Many gas-detector and sensor manuals only give a torque spec (e.g. '0.5 N·m max') without repeating the thread size at every mention — the explicit M3 callout is usually only in the accessories/spare-parts table, not the main installation steps.
- Some sewing-machine screws are labeled with metric-looking but slightly nonstandard sizes (e.g. M3.3) that are not true ISO M3 and are not interchangeable with standard M3 hardware.
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In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.
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- Robotiq low-profile gripper coupling also M3 × 5 mm
- CNC / V-slot limit switches & sensors also M3 × 6–10 mm
- Arduino shield stacking standoffs also M3 × 8–11 mm
- Heated bed to Y-carriage also M3 × 16–20 mm
- GT2 timing pulley grub screws also M3 × 4–6 mm
- Voron 2.4 / Trident also M3 × 6–20 mm
- Voron 2.4 gantry and carriage hardware also M3 × 6–20 mm
- Voron StealthBurner toolhead (stock hotend) also M3 × 8 mm
Questions about Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit screws
- What size screw does Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit use?
- M3 × 4–20 mm for official spares kit is predominantly M3 sizes.
- How long are the screws in Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit?
- The records range from 4 to 20 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M3 screw?
- 0.5 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M3 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 3.4 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M3, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T10; socket heads take a 2.5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M3?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #5-40 (3.18 mm) or #4-40 — neither interchanges with M3. Use a true M3 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- Where can I buy replacement screws for Bambu Lab X1/P1/AMS spare screw kit?
- TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M3 x 4mm, M3 x 5mm and M3 x 6mm, which match lengths in the records above.






