The Bambu Lab R1 is a desktop 55W CO2 laser engraver and cutter that takes both hobbyist and professional DIY work to a new level. It can cut plywood up to 18 mm thick and clear acrylic up to 20 mm in a single pass, works on a 600 × 300 mm area, and with the conveyor it handles materials up to 3 meters long. Thanks to the TriSense system, vibration compensation, and automatic optical path calibration, you get a machine that combines industrial precision with the user comfort familiar from Bambu Lab 3D printers.

55W CO2 laser for deeper and cleaner cuts

The heart of the machine is a 55W CO2 laser tube capable of cutting through plywood up to 18 mm thick and clear acrylic up to 20 mm in a single pass. No more tedious cut repetitions, burnt edges, or inconsistent results. The R1 cuts fast, cleanly, and with a minimal heat-affected zone, which is especially noticeable on visible parts made of acrylic, wood, or leather.

Large work area and support for long formats

The standard 600 × 300 mm work area allows you to cut whole board formats without having to tile them. With the optional automatic conveyor, you can also process sheet materials up to 3 meters long - ideal for making furniture, shelves, panels, or long decorations. The R1 easily handles projects that previously required an industrial machine.

TriSense - camera, laser, and XY encoders in one system

TriSense combines cameras, laser sensors, and XY encoders to ensure positional accuracy within 0.2 mm. The system can recognize even warped, curved, or miniature workpieces, read the material surface, and track every head movement. Height sensing works reliably even on transparent materials such as glass or clear acrylic, and the in-head camera can precisely trace a printed or drawn contour.

Vibration compensation and speeds up to 1000 mm/s

The same vibration compensation technology known from Bambu Lab 3D printers is now available in the laser. After every change of direction, residual shocks are eliminated, so lines remain sharp and uniform. The R1 engraves at speeds up to 1000 mm/s with 20,000 mm/s² acceleration - completing the same job nearly 3× faster than a conventional CO2 laser, without sacrificing engraving depth or contrast.

Automatic optical path alignment in one minute

Forget thermal paper, test shots, and trial and error. Simply attach the included Laser Alignment Sensor to the head, start calibration, and the R1 measures the beam, detects any deviation, and automatically corrects the optical path - all in about one minute. You can follow the entire process on the machine's integrated touchscreen display.

Class 1 safety and protective features

In enclosed operation, the R1 meets the IEC 60825-1 Class 1 standard - laser radiation stays inside the enclosure, so you don't need safety goggles or a separate laser room. Safety equipment includes automatic stop when the lid is opened, flame detection, an emergency stop button, and crossflow ventilation, which extracts smoke more effectively than a conventional exhaust setup.

Wide range of materials

Thanks to its powerful CO2 source, the R1 handles wood, transparent acrylic, glass, textile, leather, anodized aluminum, and slate. If you enjoy combining cut parts with 3D printing, you can create hybrid projects - complement laser-cut covers and panels with parts printed from PLA, PETG, or the mechanically durable ASA.

Expandability - Riser Base, Rotary, Conveyor

The R1 is designed as a modular platform. The Riser Base increases the interior space for bulky workpieces and is a prerequisite for installing the conveyor and rotary axis. The Conveyor automatically feeds long strips of material, the Rotary Attachment rotates round objects (bottles, glasses, bowls) a full 360°, and the optional medium and long focal length lenses provide greater depth of focus when cutting thicker materials.

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