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CO2 laser cutting with Bambu-style automation

The overview

What is Bambu Lab R1?

Bambu Lab R1 is a 55W CO2 laser cutter designed to automate setup tasks such as optical alignment, material positioning and surface tracking. It has a 600 × 300 mm work area, supports clear acrylic, and can process longer materials with an optional conveyor system.

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Key features

55 W CO₂ laser cutting and engraving

R1 is a desktop CO₂ laser that cuts and engraves materials including wood, transparent acrylic, and leather.

Processing speeds up to 1000 mm/s

Bambu Lab states that R1 cuts and engraves at speeds up to 1000 mm/s.

Automatic optical-path alignment

Auto Laser Alignment detects beam misalignment and corrects the optical path with motorized mirror actuators.

Where it fits

Use cases

  • Make wooden parts and decorationsMakers can cut or engrave wood at a workbench to make parts for projects.
  • Process transparent acrylicThe CO₂ laser can cut transparent acrylic and make custom project parts.
  • Cut or engrave leatherLeather is among the materials R1 can cut and engrave.

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