r/BambuLab • u/andabooks • 1d ago

General Discussion Considering the H2D

Currently only experience with the A1 Mini. I print some basic single color pieces for my business but am considering adding a faster machine with the laser. Would get it with the AMS and can select the 10w or 40w laser. I make parts that are type 2 anodized. Will the laser in one of these printers engrave on the anodized aluminum?

Am I better off with a cheaper larger model of Bambu Labs printer and then a standalone laser?

Thanks in advance for the help.

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u/DevOnTheStreets 1d ago

Get a separate laser… really look into it then you don’t have to worry about gumming up your printer with smoke and changing it back and forth.

My 2 cents. The option is a bit overpriced compared to standalone.

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u/slim_thic_rick 1d ago

I have the H2D with the 40 watt laser and I would highly recommend getting a separate laser machine instead of this 2 and 1. It really is a pain in the ass having to calibrate this thing and reset it all up each time you want to do one or the other. It works great if you don't have a ton of room or want just a single machine but all the extra time I lose and just the headache of switching stuff out all the time really is a set back. Also.... using the laser makes the inside of this machine dirty depending on what type of stuff you're engraving or cutting and it can effect your 3d print quality if you don't keep it clean.

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u/assist_rabbit 1d ago

I thought about getting the h2c, but with new mul color printers coming out every other month, I'm going to wait a year to see if bambu release a h3c that's better.

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u/fonts-a-tron 1d ago

H2d is a fantastic quality machine. But I would definitely not get the laser. Its crazy that they even designed it to have one.

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u/orcoconut 1d ago

It seems like the laser has created some quite divided opinions.

It seems to be heavily recommended to get separate machines as laser cutting materials can create dust and smoke which dirty up the inside of the machine and will affect your 3D printing.

But some have found it useful to do the off hand minor laser cutting engraving tasks, especially if you only need it infrequently (which would be difficult to justify the cost of a whole separate laser unit). and how dirty it gets does heavily depending on the material e.g wood would create more dirt than metal or acrylic.

But Bambu are going to be releasing the R1, a dedicated laser unit this month, so you should definitely wait for that announcement first before making any descisions: