Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 Laser Cutter & Engraver
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CO₂ laser. Wood to glass. Tabletop decor to furniture.
The Bambu Lab R1 brings a 55W CO₂ laser together with the motion control that keeps Bambu Lab's printers precise. It cuts up to 18 mm walnut plywood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass, engraves at up to 1,000 mm/s without losing detail, and finds, measures and tracks your workpiece on its own so what you mark is what you cut. Choose the Standalone machine, or a bundle with the Riser Base and Automatic Conveyor Feeder for projects up to 3 meters long — with or without the Rotary Attachment for tumblers, bottles and bowls.
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Choose your configuration
| Included | R1 Standalone | R1 Long Material Bundle | R1 Long Material & Rotary Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab R1 (55W CO₂ laser) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Smoke ventilation fan & hose, air-assist, safety key, laser alignment sensor, material pin, calibration board, anti-freeze, lubricants, Allen key | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Starter material (1 × clear acrylic, 1 × basswood plywood) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Riser Base — workpieces up to 248 mm tall | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic Conveyor Feeder — materials up to 3 m long | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rotary Attachment + bracket — tumblers, bottles, bowls | — | — | ✔ |
| Expected to ship | around Oct 31, 2026 | around Nov 20, 2026 | December 2026 |
Safety note: with the Riser Base or Conveyor installed the enclosure is no longer complete and R1 changes from an enclosed Class 1 device to a Class 4 device, requiring CO₂ laser-safety eyewear; intended for professional use by trained personnel only.
Why choose the Bambu Lab R1
A 55W CO₂ laser with Bambu Lab's proven motion control, making laser work faster, finer and easier. From wood and acrylic to glass, leather, fabric and more — tabletop decor to furniture.
55W CO₂. Cuts deeper. Cuts more.
The 55W CO₂ laser cuts up to 18 mm walnut plywood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass — fast, clean, and without the extra passes that slow you down. With the auto-feed Conveyor, R1 handles material up to 3 meters long: pass-through feeding and deep cutting turn full-length panels into tables, shelving and furniture.
What you mark is what you cut — TriSense
Drop in your workpiece — crooked, curved or tiny. R1 locates it, reads the surface and tracks every move as it works, so every line lands exactly where you set it. The Toolhead Camera traces the edge of printed designs, stickers or drawn outlines and keeps the cut precisely on path, and height sensing follows curved cups, spheres and uneven surfaces to keep engraving sharp across the entire surface. Surface measurement stays accurate even on transparent materials like glass and clear acrylic.
The motion control that keeps our printers precise. Now in R1.
Higher speeds usually mean shallower engraving. R1 compensates as it moves, keeping engraving depth consistent at up to 1,000 mm/s while completing the same job nearly 3× as fast. Vibration compensation cancels the split-second shake when the toolhead changes direction, keeping lines crisp right out of the turn. The Vision Encoder corrects for mechanical drift, keeping absolute motion accuracy within 0.1 mm across the full work area — draw 300 mm, cut 300 mm.
Tricky setup? Solved.
Aligning the optical path used to mean test shots, manual adjustments and trial and error. With R1 that chore comes down to one small sensor: mount the Laser Alignment Sensor on the toolhead and it measures the beam, detects the misalignment and corrects the path automatically, in about one minute. R1 also recognizes Bambu Lab materials automatically and applies the right power and speed, so you can skip test grids and manual parameter setup. A touchscreen right on the machine lets you follow every job in real time, watch the optical path calibrate and check machine health — no computer required.
Safer by design. Made for everyday spaces.
- Class 1 laser safety — R1 is Class 1 under IEC 60825-1 in standard enclosed use. Laser radiation stays contained inside the enclosure, so no safety goggles or dedicated laser room are needed.
- Lid-open protection — open the lid and the laser stops immediately, and stays disabled while the lid is open.
- Flame detection — built-in sensors continuously watch for signs of flame and respond as soon as one is detected (auto fire extinguishing requires the Auto Fire Extinguishing System, sold separately).
- Emergency stop — one press cuts power to the machine immediately.
- Crossflow ventilation — R1 brings fresh air in from one side and exhausts smoke from the other, creating a steady crossflow through the entire chamber.
Same work area. Smaller footprint.
R1 delivers the same 600 × 300 mm working area as a typical CO₂ laser while taking up about a third less space.
Go taller. Rounder. Longer. Thicker. — R1 accessories
Add the setup you need for taller objects, round pieces, thicker stock and extra-long boards.
Purifier E1 Pro
Connects directly to R1's exhaust outlet and pulls smoke out at the source. Multi-layer activated-carbon filtration.
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Riser Base
Raises R1 for workpieces up to 248 mm tall, and makes room for the Rotary Attachment and Conveyor.
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Automatic Conveyor Feeder
Auto-feeds long materials through R1 — up to 3,000 mm for signs, panels and furniture parts. Requires the Riser Base.
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Rotary Attachment
Engrave tumblers, bottles, bowls and tapered objects. R1 version includes the installation bracket. Requires the Riser Base.
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Focusing Lens — Medium & Long Focal
Greater depth of focus for cleaner cuts through thicker materials — up to 20 mm with the long-focus lens.
ViewR1 specifications
| Processing | |
|---|---|
| Laser type | 55W CO₂ laser |
| Supported materials | Cut & engrave: wood¹, acrylic (incl. clear acrylic), leather, fabric, paper, EVA foam, shell Engrave only: coated metal (bare metal cannot be engraved), glass, ceramic |
| Max. cutting capacity | Short-focus: 15 mm black walnut / 20 mm acrylic Medium-focus: 18 mm black walnut / 20 mm acrylic Long-focus: 18 mm black walnut / 20 mm acrylic (faster than medium at the same thickness) |
| Working area | Standalone: 600 × 300 mm · With Conveyor: 600 × 3000 mm |
| Max. material size | Standalone: 710 × 380 mm · With Conveyor: up to 610 mm wide |
| Max. speed / acceleration | 1000 mm/s · 20000 mm/s² |
| Spot size | Short-focus Ø0.11 mm · Medium-focus Ø0.17 mm · Long-focus Ø0.19 mm |
| Absolute motion accuracy (with Vision Encoder) | <0.1 mm @ 600 mm |
| Air assist pump | 30 L/min @ 30 kPa |
| Measurement & positioning | |
| Positioning system | Dual-camera + dual-laser + dual-encoder system; positioning accuracy <0.2 mm |
| Capture & focusing | Panoramic capture, detail capture, fully automatic laser-ranging focus, toolhead positioning measure |
| Curved / cylinder / revolve processing | Supported |
| Automation | |
| Laser alignment | Fully automatic |
| One-tap setup · Autofocus · System health management | Supported |
| Automatic material recognition | Supported² |
| Safety | |
| Safety certification | Class 1 laser safety³ |
| Safety interlocks | Lid-open protection · Flame detection · Auto fire extinguishing⁴ |
| Safety key / Emergency stop | Standard |
| Physical & power | |
| Dimensions | 940 × 560 × 200 mm |
| Space required | Standalone: W940 × D660 × H650 mm (lid open); with 100 mm clearance on left, right, rear and top: 1140 × 860 × 750 mm With Riser Base: W940 × D660 × H850 mm (lid open); with clearance: 1140 × 860 × 950 mm With Riser Base and Conveyor: Riser footprint plus room in front (stock length − 400 mm) and behind (stock length − 550 mm) |
| Package dimensions | 1095 × 725 × 310 mm |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
| Max. input power | 780 W |
| Input voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Recommended operating temp. | 10 °C – 30 °C |
| Software & connectivity | |
| Software / OS | Bambu Suite · Windows, macOS |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) · USB |
1. All references to wood refer to plywood. 2. Automatic material recognition is supported for Bambu Lab official materials only. 3. When used with the Riser Base or the Conveyor, the enclosure is no longer complete and R1 changes from an enclosed Class 1 device to a Class 4 device, requiring CO₂ laser-safety eyewear, and is intended for professional use by trained personnel only. 4. Requires the Auto Fire Extinguishing System, sold separately.
Download the R1 specification sheet (PDF)
What's in the box
| Item | R1 Standalone | Long Material Bundle | Long Material & Rotary Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power cord | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Smoke ventilation hose | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Smoke ventilation fan | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Anti-freeze | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Funnel | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Allen key | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety key (pre-installed) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Laser Alignment Sensor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Material pin | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Calibration board | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lubricant grease | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lubricant oil | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Clear acrylic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Basswood plywood | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Riser Base | — | 1 | 1 |
| Automatic Conveyor Feeder | — | 1 | 1 |
| Rotary Attachment | — | — | 1 |
| Rotary Attachment bracket | — | — | 1 |
FAQ
What are the differences between the focusing lenses?
Lenses with different focal lengths produce different spot sizes and depths of field. Short focal (S, included): smaller spot, best detail. Medium focal (M): a good balance of precision, speed and cutting capability. Long focal (L): longer depth of field, suited to cutting thicker materials. See the Focusing Lens Guide on the Bambu Lab Wiki for details.
When does the R1 require optical path calibration?
When using the machine for the first time; after moving, impacting or subjecting the machine to severe vibration; after replacing components such as the laser tube or lenses; and when cutting or engraving results noticeably degrade. Bambu Lab recommends calibrating monthly for optimal performance — the Laser Alignment Sensor makes this a one-minute job.
How does R1 compare to the H2 Series laser modules?
R1 uses a 55W CO₂ laser (9–11 μm) and can cut and engrave full-color acrylic including clear acrylic, wood, leather, textiles, paper, EVA foam and shell, and engrave coated metal, glass and ceramics. The H2 Series 10W/40W diode modules (455 nm) process wood, rubber, metal sheets, leather, dark acrylic and stone but cannot process transparent acrylic. R1's standalone area is 600 × 300 mm (extendable to 600 × 3000 mm with the Conveyor, and up to 248 mm tall with the Riser Base), versus 310 × 270 mm (10W) / 310 × 250 mm (40W) on the H2 Series. R1 adds automatic optical path calibration, autofocus and batch engraving.
Which materials are not recommended?
Exercise caution with highly reflective materials and do not process uncoated metals. Never process PVC, vinyl or other chlorine-containing materials, which release corrosive and toxic gases. Always keep a person present while the machine is running and ensure proper ventilation (the Purifier E1 Pro is designed for R1).
