Creality Falcon A1

What the Creality Falcon A1 can make

The Creality Falcon A1 is a diode laser engraver: its blue laser engraves and cuts wood, plywood, leather, paper, cardboard, fabric and dark or opaque acrylic, and marks coated or painted metal. It cannot cut clear or blue acrylic, which lets blue light through, and bare metal needs far more power or a different laser.

It has a rated laser power of 10 W, a work area of 305 × 381 mm (12 × 15 in) and a top engraving speed of 600 mm/s.

Diode laser power is stated in different ways across brands: some quote the laser's optical output, others the power the module draws, which is several times higher. Compare models on their optical output.

The brand states that it cuts up to 6 mm of wood or plywood and 10 mm of acrylic; thicker material takes several passes, and results depend on the material and air assist.

It works with a camera for positioning designs on the material, support for a rotary attachment to engrave tumblers and other round objects, air assist for cleaner cuts and LightBurn and LaserGRBL software.

In the United States the Creality Falcon A1 sells for $466, above the median of $399 across 86 diode laser engravers with a US price, among the premium models.

Creality Falcon A1 safety and compliance

The Creality Falcon A1 has a fully enclosed design and an emergency stop. It is stated as a Class 1 laser product, meaning the beam is contained in normal use.

Every laser engraver makes smoke and fumes: run it with an exhaust to the outdoors or a fume purifier. Never cut PVC or vinyl, which release corrosive chlorine gas.

The brand states FDA compliance: laser products sold in the United States must meet the FDA's laser performance standard (21 CFR 1040.10) and be reported to the FDA, which issues an accession number.

Other compliance the brand states: CE (the manufacturer's declaration of conformity with EU product rules); FCC (US authorisation for the electronics' radio-frequency emissions); RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances in electronics (EU)).