Bambu Lab R1 Laser Engraver Series

From wood and clear acrylic to leather and fabric

The R1 can cut and engrave wood, acrylic (including clear acrylic), leather, fabric, and paper, and can engrave on glass and coated metal surfaces. These materials can be used for lamps, decorations, fashion accessories, and custom creations, highlighting their unique textures and finishes.

Cutting and engraving capabilities vary: glass and coated metals are for engraving only and should not be considered cuttable; bare metal is not supported for direct engraving.

Single-pass cutting for thick boards, reducing rework

With optional medium or long-focus lenses, the factory demonstration can cut up to 18 mm black walnut plywood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass. Focal lengths can be selected based on material thickness and processing needs.

Factory specifications list the maximum cutting capacity for the short-focus lens as 15 mm black walnut plywood / 20 mm acrylic. Wood thickness refers to plywood; actual results depend on material quality, lens choice, and processing parameters.

600 × 300 mm standard workspace

The base R1 unit provides a 600 × 300 mm working area, suitable for sheet cutting, decorative engraving, and batch nesting. For longer components, processing length can be extended with optional accessories.

Optional automatic conveyor for materials up to 3 meters

Paired with the Conveyor and Riser Base, the workspace can be extended to 600 × 3,000 mm, allowing long boards to pass through the machine for applications like floor lamps, tabletops, shelving, and furniture components.

Auto Laser Alignment

CO₂ laser beams require reflection mirrors to reach the processing area. The R1 uses a Laser Alignment Sensor mounted on the tool head to measure the beam, detect offsets, and auto-correct, reducing the need for manual test firing and mirror adjustments.

According to factory specifications, the calibration process takes about 1 minute, making optical path maintenance more user-friendly.

Vibration Compensation for clear lines

Mechanical vibrations can affect line quality when the tool head changes direction quickly. The R1 employs Vibration Compensation to suppress artifacts, improving engraving edges and fine detail.

Up to 1,000 mm/s with speed-synced laser power

The R1 offers speeds up to 1,000 mm/s and accelerations up to 20,000 mm/s². Speed-Synced Laser Power adjusts output based on movement speed to maintain consistent engraving depth and color tone.

Maximum speed does not imply all materials can be cut at the same rate; processing parameters must be set according to material, thickness, design, and quality requirements.