I love the laser and cutting features of the H2D… but it is to expensive and I dont need the size to print etc… I love the X1 size!
Will BambuLab bring a pure laser/cutter to the market? I would love to see that!!! Since I love the technology etc from BL!!
What do you think?
If all you want is a laser cutter and drag-knife cutter, you can get a far larger machine for much less cost if you just buy a machine that does that. Decent diode laser cutters can be had for <$500, and a Cricut cutter is equally inexpensive. Buy them both and you’ll be able to do stuff 3-4x bigger (or more) for much less than a H2D.
The work area is kind of small for a laser or knife cutter, IMO. If you were buying the machine with that in mind as the primary purpose, I think you’d quickly find it to be too limiting, space-wise.
My laser cutter does 12x20" and I find that to be too small for some projects.
which cutter or laser do you mean?
I would still love to have one from BambuLab… I love software etc.!
I completely agree. I have had a laser cutter for nearly 5 years now. I have enjoyed it and made a bunch of things with it. But, I would never invite that mess into my 3D printer… I have to clean my laser far more frequently and have special equipment for venting and dealing with the fumes.
One of the things I loved about 3D printing when I got into it was less cleaning and less venting.
I think I will keep these two applications separated.
Now, if someone has never played with laser cutting this could be an expensive way to try it out. But if you seriously want to laser cut frequently, get a dedicated machine for that.
Yeah. That’s another good point. Laser cutters generate a lot of really fine particulate as well as gummy, sticky smoke (especially wood, which has resins or if it’s ply, glue). I have to clean all my mechanics and optics every 100-150 hours of run time depending on what I’ve been cutting. Once, I’ve had to take the machine apart enough to clean the ■■■■ off the electronics.
I’m going to assume BBL did what was necessary to ensure good external ventilation, and to keep most of the cutter swarf away from the electronics. But the laser rides on the same CoreXY mechanism that the printhead uses. No way to shield that from contamination. Might be why, at least in part they went to linear slides instead of sticking with rods. But still…
Just get a stand alone laser cutter. I have a 400x800mm and love it. It does pair great with 3D printing. I’ve been printing skeletons only and using my laser to make panels when needed. It really speeds things up when you have 60% less to print. Like drawers. Don’t print the whole thing. Print the frame and laser cut the panels for inserts or glue inside.
do you recommend any? I want a close one which is safe to use! and maybe one I can use in my office where I dont have to be afraid healthwise etc
There’s quite a few options. But they are priced accordingly. There’s also fiber laser and diode lasers. If you want to do clear plexiglass. Then you need fiber.
If not, then any will do. Ortur, Xtool, Creality all have great lasers in an enclosed filtered box. Those are not 400x800 though. keep that in mind and goes for half or up to what Bambu is charging to just get the printer/laser combo. But the workspace in the Bambu is very limited. You will regret it as soon as you start getting into lasers.
I built my own enclosure for my 400x800 Ortur. I’m still waiting for my Tyvok S1 4’x8’ workspace to ship. It’s huge though. Do a little research to see which brand you go with. I’d stick with those three. And of course, get yourself a copy of LightBurn software.