Bambu Lab R1 is a fully enclosed 55W CO2 desktop laser cutter and engraver with a 600 x 300mm work area. It cuts and engraves wood, clear acrylic, leather, fabric, and more, and engraves glass, ceramic, and coated metal. Built on the same motion control as Bambu Lab's 3D printers, it automates the setup steps that usually slow laser work down, from optical alignment to focusing and material settings. The R1 suits makers, small shops, and classrooms producing signs, decor, layered art, enclosures, and furniture-scale parts, and this listing is the standalone machine.

Highlights

• Single-pass cutting. The 55W CO2 tube cuts up to 15mm black walnut plywood and 20mm acrylic in one pass with the standard short-focus lens. Optional medium- and long-focus lenses raise walnut plywood capacity to 18mm, with the long-focus lens cutting faster at the same thickness.
• Automatic laser alignment. Mount the included Laser Alignment Sensor on the toolhead and the R1 measures the beam, detects misalignment, and corrects the optical path in about a minute, with no test shots or thermal paper.
• TriSense positioning. Two cameras, two lasers, and two encoders work together to place each job within 0.2mm. Height sensing follows curved and uneven surfaces, measurement stays accurate on glass and clear acrylic, and the toolhead camera locates small objects and traces printed or drawn outlines for precise contour cuts.
• Fast, even engraving. The R1 engraves at up to 1,000mm/s with 20,000mm/s² acceleration. Vibration compensation cancels residual shake after each change of direction, keeping lines crisp and engraving depth consistent at full speed.
• Guided, hands-off setup. Fully automatic laser ranging handles focus, Bambu Lab official materials are recognized automatically with matching power and speed settings, and an on-machine touchscreen shows job progress, calibration, and machine health without a computer.
• Safety for everyday spaces. In standard enclosed use, the R1 is a Class 1 laser product under IEC 60825-1, so laser radiation stays inside the enclosure. Lid-open stop, flame detection, a safety key, and an emergency stop come standard, and crossflow ventilation draws fresh air in one side and exhausts smoke out the other.

Specifications

What's Included

Riser Base, Conveyor, and Rotary Attachment are not included with the standalone R1.

Optional Add-Ons

• Riser Base. Lifts the R1 for clearance under taller objects and is required for the Conveyor and Rotary Attachment.
• Conveyor. Automatically feeds long stock through the machine, extending the work area to 600 x 3000mm for boards up to 3 meters long.
• Rotary Attachment. Turns bottles, cups, bowls, and other round items for 360° engraving; it requires the Riser Base.
• Medium- and long-focus lenses. Greater depth of focus for cleaner cuts through thicker material.
• Vision Encoder. Corrects mechanical drift to hold absolute motion accuracy within 0.1mm across the full work area.
• E1 Pro Air Purifier. Connects directly to the R1's exhaust outlet and filters smoke, fine particles, and odors through multiple layers, including activated carbon.
• Important safety note. With the Riser Base or Conveyor installed, the enclosure is no longer complete and the R1 becomes a Class 4 laser device. CO2 laser-safety eyewear is then required, and the setup is intended for professional use by trained personnel only.