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Bambu Lab Bambu Lab R1 Laser Engraver & Cutter

The Bambu Lab R1 is the first laser engraver and cutter from Bambu Lab, designed to expand your creative toolkit beyond 3D printing. Building on Bambu Lab's reputation for precision and reliability, the R1 aims to bring professional-grade laser cutting and engraving into your personal workspace. Whether you're a maker, designer, or small business owner, the R1 is positioned as the next step toward a complete personal manufacturing hub.

  • First laser engraver and cutter from Bambu Lab, backed by industry-leading 3D printing expertise.
  • Designed to work across a wider range of materials, expanding what you can create.
  • Part of Bambu Lab's vision for an integrated personal manufacturing ecosystem.
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Bambu Lab R1 Laser Engraver & Cutter

A New Ray of Making

Bambu Lab enters the world of laser fabrication. The Bambu Lab R1 laser engraver and cutter brings precision laser cutting to your personal workshop.

Key Features of the Bambu Lab R1:

  • Expand beyond 3D printing into a full fabrication hub.
  • Combines laser engraving and cutting capabilities in a single machine.
  • Engineered for makers, hobbyists, and small businesses seeking versatile fabrication tools.

Dual Capabilities, One Machine

The Bambu Lab R1 brings both laser engraving and cutting into a single, unified platform. This dual capability allows makers to tackle a broader range of projects without needing separate machines. From intricate surface engravings to precise material cuts.

  • Supports engraving and cutting in a single workflow.
  • Designed for a wide variety of compatible materials.
  • Precision laser output built on Bambu Lab engineering standards.

Expand Beyond 3D Printing

The R1 is Bambu Lab's bold step into digital fabrication beyond FDM and filament-based printing. By adding laser technology to their lineup, Bambu Lab is building a cohesive personal manufacturing hub where your tools work together seamlessly.

  • Complements your existing Bambu Lab 3D printer setup.
  • Broadens your material and fabrication options.
  • Part of a growing ecosystem of Bambu Lab tools and software.

Built for Makers

Whether you're prototyping products, personalizing gifts, or running a small creative business, the R1 is designed to meet the demands of serious makers. Bambu Lab's focus on usability and reliability means you spend more time creating and less time troubleshooting.

  • Approachable for hobbyists and powerful enough for professionals.
  • Integrates with Bambu Lab's software suite for a streamlined experience.
  • Designed to lower the barrier to laser fabrication at home or in the studio.

What's in the Box?

Each R1 includes the following:

  • 1x R1
  • 1x Power Cord
  • 1x Smoke Ventilation Hose
  • 1x Smoke Ventilation Fan
  • 1x Anti-freeze
  • 1x Funnel
  • 1x Allen Key
  • 1x Safety Key (Pre-installed)
  • 1x Laser Alignment Sensor
  • 1x Material Pin
  • 1x Calibration Board
  • 2x Lubricant Grease
  • 1x Lubricant Oil
  • 1x Clear Acrylic
  • 1x Basswood Plywood

Technical Specifications

Processing
Laser type 55W CO2 laser
Supported materials Cut & engrave: wood, acrylic (including clear acrylic), leather, fabric, paper, EVA foam, shell
Engrave only: coated metal (bare metal cannot be engraved), glass, ceramic
Max cutting capacity Short-focus: 15mm black walnut / 20mm acrylic
Medium-focus: 18mm black walnut / 20mm acrylic
Long-focus: 18mm black walnut / 20mm acrylic (faster than medium at the same thickness)
Working area Standalone: 600×300mm
With Conveyor: 600×3000mm
Max speed 1000mm/s
Max acceleration 20000mm/s2
Spot size Short-focus: Ø0.11mm
Medium-focus: Ø0.17mm
Long-focus: Ø0.19mm
Absolute motion accuracy (with Vision Encoder) <0.1mm @600mm
Air assist pump 30L/min @30kPa
Measurement & Positioning
Positioning system Dual-camera + dual-laser + dual-encoder system
Positioning accuracy < 0.2 mm
Panoramic capture Supported
Detail capture Supported
Focusing Fully automatic laser ranging
Toolhead positioning measurement Supported
Curved surface processing Supported
Cylinder processing Supported
Revolve shape processing Supported
Automation
Laser alignment Fully automatic
One-tap setup Supported
Autofocus Supported
Automatic material recognition Supported
System health management Supported
Safety
Safety certification Class 1 laser safety
Safety interlocks Lid-open protection
Flame detection
Auto fire extinguishing
Safety key Standard
Emergency stop Standard
Physical & Power
Dimensions 940×560×200mm
Space required Standalone: W940 × D660 × H650mm (lid open). Allowing 100mm of clearance on the left, right, rear, and top: 1140 × 860 × 750mm.

With Riser Base: W940 × D660 × H850mm (lid open). Allowing 100mm of clearance on the left, right, rear, and top: 1140 × 860 × 950mm.

With Riser Base and Conveyor: Starts from the Riser Base footprint, plus room in front and behind for long stock to extend beyond the machine:
In front: stock length − 400mm
Behind: stock length − 550mm

Example: for 1500mm stock, allow approximately 1100mm in front and 950mm behind, in addition to the base footprint.
Package dimensions 1095×725×310mm
Weight 33.5kg
Max input power 780W
Input voltage 100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Recommended operating temp 10°C–30°C
Software
Software Bambu Suite
OS Windows, macOS
Connectivity
Wireless Dual-band Wi-Fi
USB Supported
Wi-Fi frequency 2412–2472MHz, 5150–5850MHz (FCC/CE) · 2400–2483.5MHz, 5150–5850MHz (SRRC)
Wi-Fi TX power (EIRP) 2.4GHz: <23dBm (FCC), <20dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) · 5GHz Band 1/2: <23dBm · Band 3: <30dBm (CE) / <24dBm (FCC) · Band 4: <23dBm (FCC/SRRC) / <14dBm (CE)
Wi-Fi protocol IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax