{"product_id":"bambu-lab-r1-55w-co2-laser-cutter","title":"Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 Laser Cutter \u0026 Engraver","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ep-r1{--t:#3C8187;--t2:#4D9398;--band:#E6F0EB;--acc:#E8722B;--ink:#2F3437;--mut:#5d6468;--line:#dce5e2;font-family:'Raleway',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}\n.ep-r1 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ep-r1 h2{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;margin:2.4rem 0 1rem;line-height:1.25}\n.ep-r1 h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .4rem}\n.ep-r1 p{margin:0 0 1rem}\n.ep-r1 a{color:var(--t)}\n.ep-r1 .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--t) 0%,var(--t2) 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:2.2rem 2rem;margin:0 0 1.6rem}\n.ep-r1 .hero h1{font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#fff;line-height:1.2}\n.ep-r1 .hero p{color:#eaf4f3;margin:0;font-size:1.05rem}\n.ep-r1 .eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.ep-r1 .badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin:1.4rem 0}\n.ep-r1 .badge{flex:1 1 145px;background:var(--band);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;padding:1rem;text-align:center}\n.ep-r1 .badge .n{display:block;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--t);line-height:1.15}\n.ep-r1 .badge .l{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--mut);margin-top:.25rem}\n.ep-r1 .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(225px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin:1.2rem 0}\n.ep-r1 .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:1.2rem}\n.ep-r1 .card .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--band);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.7rem;font-size:1.15rem}\n.ep-r1 .card p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--mut);margin:0}\n.ep-r1 table.spec{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1rem 0;font-size:.95rem}\n.ep-r1 table.spec th{background:#3C8187 !important;color:#fff !important;text-align:left;padding:.7rem .9rem;font-weight:700}\n.ep-r1 table.spec td{padding:.65rem .9rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}\n.ep-r1 table.spec td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:30%}\n.ep-r1 table.spec tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6faf8}\n.ep-r1 ul.list{margin:.4rem 0 1rem;padding-left:1.2rem}\n.ep-r1 ul.list li{margin:.35rem 0}\n.ep-r1 .note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--mut);border-left:3px solid var(--acc);padding:.2rem 0 .2rem 1rem;margin:1rem 0}\n.ep-r1 .safety{background:#fdf6f1;border:1px solid #f0d6c2;border-radius:12px;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;margin:1.2rem 0}\n.ep-r1 .safety h3{color:#a1552b}\n.ep-r1 .safety p{font-size:.93rem;margin:0 0 .6rem}\n.ep-r1 details.faq{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:.55rem 0;background:#fff}\n.ep-r1 details.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:1.6rem}\n.ep-r1 details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.ep-r1 details.faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:0;top:-2px;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--t);font-weight:700}\n.ep-r1 details.faq[open] summary::after{content:'\\2212'}\n.ep-r1 details.faq p{margin:.7rem 0 0;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--mut)}\n@media(max-width:640px){.ep-r1 .hero h1{font-size:1.4rem}.ep-r1 h2{font-size:1.25rem}.ep-r1 table.spec td:first-child{width:40%}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ep-r1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003e55W Desktop CO₂ Laser Cutter \u0026amp; Engraver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBambu Lab R1\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 55W CO₂ laser with Bambu Lab's motion control: 600 × 300 mm work area, 1000 mm\/s engraving, automatic optical alignment and Class 1 enclosed safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab R1\u003c\/strong\u003e is Bambu Lab's first CO₂ laser, and it brings the same approach as their 3D printers: automate the fiddly parts so the machine is ready when you are. A 55W CO₂ laser cuts up to 20 mm acrylic in a single pass, while the TriSense system — dual cameras, dual lasers and dual encoders — finds your workpiece and keeps every line within 0.2 mm of where you placed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chore most CO₂ laser owners dread is optical-path alignment: test shots, thermal paper and trial and error. On the R1 it takes a clip-on sensor and about a minute. Add the Riser Base and Conveyor and the same machine feeds boards up to 3 metres long for furniture-scale work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e55W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eCO₂ laser\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e600×300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eWork area (mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e1000 mm\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eMax speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003eAcrylic, one pass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e\u0026lt;0.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"l\"\u003ePositioning accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy CO₂ rather than a diode laser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CO₂ laser works at a 10.6 µm wavelength that wood, acrylic, leather and paper absorb far more efficiently than the ~450 nm blue light of a diode laser. The practical difference is clear materials: a diode beam passes straight through clear acrylic and glass, while a CO₂ beam is absorbed — so the R1 can cut clear acrylic and engrave glass. It also cuts thick stock in one pass where a diode needs several, with cleaner edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🔥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e55W CO₂, thick cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 20 mm acrylic and 15 mm black walnut plywood in one pass with the standard lens — 18 mm walnut with the medium- or long-focus lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriSense positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameras, lasers and encoders combined. Positioning within 0.2 mm, height sensing on curved surfaces, and accurate measurement even on clear glass and acrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuto laser alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clip-on sensor measures the beam and corrects the optical path with motorised mirrors in about a minute. No thermal paper, no test shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVibration compensation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same technology as Bambu Lab's printers cancels shake after each turn, keeping lines crisp and engraving depth even at 1000 mm\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e📏\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to 3 m stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Riser Base and Conveyor, the R1 feeds boards up to 600 × 3000 mm through the machine — tables, shelving and panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass 1 safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully enclosed beam in standard use, with lid-open stop, flame detection, safety key and emergency stop. Crossflow ventilation clears smoke from the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBundle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 with alignment sensor, ventilation fan and hose, calibration board, sample materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting and engraving within the 600 × 300 mm work area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 Long Material Bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 + Riser Base + Automatic Conveyor Feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoards up to 3 m long, taller objects, furniture-scale work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 Long Material \u0026amp; Rotary Bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1 + Riser Base + Conveyor + Rotary Attachment and bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll of the above, plus 360° engraving on cups, bottles and bowls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBambu Lab R1 or xTool P2S?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both 55W desktop CO₂ lasers, so here is an honest comparison. They cut the same materials to similar thicknesses; the differences are speed, setup and ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBambu Lab R1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/products\/xtool-p2s-55w-desktop-co2-laser-cutter\" style=\"color:#fff\"\u003exTool P2S\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55W CO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55W CO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWork area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 × 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 × 305 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mm\/s, 20,000 mm\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mm\/s, 6,400 mm\/s² (X axis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-pass cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm acrylic; 15–18 mm walnut plywood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm acrylic; 18 mm basswood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic, about 1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 m with Conveyor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 m with AutoPassthrough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBambu Suite (Windows, macOS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003exTool Creative Space, LightBurn; desktop and mobile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize \/ weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e940 × 560 × 200 mm, 33.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 × 639 × 268 mm, 45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eR1\u003c\/strong\u003e for speed, automatic alignment, a smaller footprint and if you already use Bambu Lab printers. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eP2S\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want LightBurn support, a mobile app workflow, or xTool's established accessory range. Walnut and basswood figures are each manufacturer's own tests and are not directly comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBambu Lab R1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55W CO₂ laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 × 300 mm standalone; 600 × 3000 mm with Conveyor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax cutting capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-focus: 15 mm black walnut \/ 20 mm acrylic. Medium- and long-focus: 18 mm black walnut \/ 20 mm acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax speed \/ acceleration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mm\/s \/ 20,000 mm\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ0.11 mm (short) \/ Ø0.17 mm (medium) \/ Ø0.19 mm (long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual camera + dual laser + dual encoder; accuracy \u0026lt;0.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsolute motion accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1 mm over 600 mm (with Vision Encoder, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocusing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully automatic laser ranging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir assist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 L\/min @ 30 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut \u0026amp; engrave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, acrylic (incl. clear), leather, fabric, paper, EVA foam, shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngrave only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoated and anodised metal (not bare metal), glass, ceramic, slate and stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 1 (IEC 60825-1) in enclosed use; lid-open stop, flame detection, safety key, emergency stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBambu Suite — Windows and macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e940 × 560 × 200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW940 × D660 × H650 mm with lid open; allow 100 mm clearance on left, right, rear and top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 VAC, 50\/60 Hz, 780 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°C – 30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome features need add-ons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vision Encoder (for \u0026lt;0.1 mm absolute accuracy), medium- and long-focus lenses (for 18 mm walnut), the auto fire extinguishing system and the E1 Pro air purifier are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiser Base and Conveyor change the safety class.\u003c\/strong\u003e With either fitted, the enclosure is no longer complete and the R1 becomes a Class 4 laser: CO₂ laser-safety eyewear is required, and it is intended for trained users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fan and hose are included to vent smoke outside, or the E1 Pro purifier can filter it at the source. Plan where the exhaust goes before it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need distilled water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The laser tube is water-cooled: the included antifreeze is diluted with 1,500 ml of distilled water, which is not supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChanging focus lenses is hands-on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swapping to the medium- or long-focus lens means removing and refitting six screws, so it is not a quick change between jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes two people to move.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 33.5 kg the R1 needs a sturdy table and two people to lift it into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial presets are still limited at launch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic material recognition works with Bambu Lab's own materials; early reviews note the wider preset library is still small, so for other materials you will set power and speed yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"safety\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and workspace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ laser cutting produces smoke and fumes that must be vented outside or filtered. Never process PVC, vinyl or other chlorinated plastics, which release corrosive and toxic gases. Keep the lid closed during operation and never leave a cutting job unattended. The R1 operates between 10°C and 30°C and needs a stable surface with clearance around the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakers and small businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e producing signage, décor, gifts and products in wood and acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture and interior makers\u003c\/strong\u003e using the Conveyor for full-length panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab 3D printer owners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a laser in the same ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchools and makerspaces\u003c\/strong\u003e that need a Class 1 enclosed laser without a dedicated laser room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the R1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow thick can the Bambu Lab R1 cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a single pass, up to 20 mm acrylic and 15 mm black walnut plywood with the standard short-focus lens. With the medium- or long-focus lens (sold separately), it cuts up to 18 mm black walnut plywood; the long-focus lens is faster at the same thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the R1 cut clear acrylic and glass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cuts clear acrylic and engraves glass. That is the key advantage of a CO₂ laser over a diode laser: diode light passes through clear materials, while the R1's 10.6 µm CO₂ beam is absorbed by them. Glass can be engraved but not cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need safety glasses with the R1?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in standard enclosed use. The R1 is Class 1 under IEC 60825-1, so laser radiation stays inside the enclosure. If you fit the Riser Base or the Conveyor, the enclosure is no longer complete and the machine becomes Class 4, which requires CO₂ laser-safety eyewear and trained users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the R1 need ventilation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Laser cutting produces smoke and fumes. The R1 comes with a ventilation fan and hose to vent outside, and its crossflow system moves air through the chamber. If venting outside is not possible, the E1 Pro air purifier (sold separately) connects to the exhaust and filters smoke through layers including activated carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShould I choose the Bambu Lab R1 or the xTool P2S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 55W desktop CO₂ lasers with a work area of about 600 × 300 mm and 3 m long-stock options. The R1 is faster (1000 mm\/s against 600 mm\/s), aligns its optical path automatically, and is smaller and lighter. The P2S supports LightBurn and a mobile app workflow and has a wider accessory range. If you already use Bambu Lab printers, the R1 fits that ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich bundle should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the R1 on its own if your work fits within 600 × 300 mm. Choose the Long Material Bundle if you want to cut boards up to 3 m long or work on taller objects — it adds the Riser Base and Conveyor. Choose the Long Material \u0026amp; Rotary Bundle if you also want 360° engraving on cups, bottles and bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Eolas Prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a specialist 3D printing and laser supplier in Cantabria, Spain, shipping across Spain and the EU. 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