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| Diode laserCreality Falcon A1 Pro | |
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| Type | Diode laser |
| Technology | Enclosed 20W blue diode laser (455 nm); optional 2W 1064 nm solid-state infrared module |
| Laser power | 20W diode (optional 2W infrared, sold separately) |
| Work area | 268 × 358 mm — Engraving area as stated by Creality: 268 x 358 mm |
| Max cut (maker’s claim) | "Maximum thickness (one-pass) 10mm basswood 8mm black acrylic"; "20W ... 10mm Basswood, 8mm Black Acrylic, 0.04mm Stainless Sheet" (Creality A1 Pro pages) |
| Enclosed | Yes — fully enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 (FDA) |
| Camera | Top-view HD camera; AI camera + red-dot laser ranging autofocus |
| Rotary | Optional Rotary Kit for A1/A1 Pro (Creality Falcon UK store) |
| Max speed (as stated) | 600 mm/s |
| Software | Falcon Design Space, LightBurn, LaserGRBL |
| Connectivity | USB (Type-C cable supplied); Creality app control and real-time monitoring |
| Weight | 16.8 kg |
| Released | 2025 |
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| Who it suits | Hobbyists and small sellers wanting a plug-and-play enclosed diode machine for home use with the option of metal marking later. |
| Where to buy | View on Amazon.co.uk |