Bambu Lab R1 laser cutter and engraver review
TechRadar Verdict The Bambu Lab R1 is an exceptional 55W CO2 laser cutter with superb cutting and engraving across a wide range of materials. However, it’s the versatility and ease of use with the software that enable the hardware to adapt accurately to materials being placed within. Jump To: Price & availability Design Features Performance Final verdict The R1 isn’t Bambu Lab's first venture into laser engraving; of course, we first saw the small-capacity engraver in the H2D, which enabled, with the cutter and 3D printer, a full range of manufacturing tools in one not-so-small machine.
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The Bambu Lab R1 is an exceptional 55W CO2 laser cutter with superb cutting and engraving across a wide range of materials.
- ▪However, it’s the versatility and ease of use with the software that enable the hardware to adapt accurately to materials being placed within.
- ▪Jump To: Price & availability Design Features Performance Final verdict The R1 isn’t Bambu Lab's first venture into laser engraving; of course, we first saw the small-capacity engraver in the H2D, which enabled, with the cutter and 3D print
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TechRadar Verdict The Bambu Lab R1 is an exceptional 55W CO2 laser cutter with superb cutting and engraving across a wide range of materials. However, it’s the versatility and ease of use with the software that enable the hardware to adapt accurately to materials being placed within. While Basswood Ply results are notably good, it was the flat sheet acrylic and engraving onto curved objects that really showed how good this machine is, even if a little more polish needs to be applied to the software.
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