Official Creality CR 10 SE 3D Printer with 600mm/s Printing Speed and Sprite Direct Extruder, 300°C High Temperature FDM 3D Printer

The Creality CR-10 SE* promises impressive speed and versatility. As a seasoned user of Creality’s range, I was eager to see how this model stacks up against its predecessors and competitors.

This in-depth practical review aims to dissect the features, performance, and overall value of the CR-10 SE, providing insights from my extensive hands-on experience with the machine.

EXCHANGEABLE TOOLHEADS: To achieve 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC milling with the same frame, the CP-01 has several toolhead options, one for each of its functions. Each module has a universal connector and is easy to swap out, so reconfiguring the machine to switch between different functions regularly shouldn’t be much of a hassle.

STANDARD 3D PRINTING MODULE: The FDM capabilities of this machine are relatively ordinary in 2019: 200 mm cubed of print volume, a heated bed capped at 100 °C, and a maximum printing resolution of 0.1 mm. Although, if Creality has shown us anything, it’s that their machines can do “ordinary”  well and consistently.

It appears that the build platform needs to be manually-leveled, as well. But since the bed is made of glass, warping won’t be an issue. Manual leveling should suffice.

The materials this machine is explicitly stated to be compatible with are PLA, ABS, and TPU. We assume this means that you can print with a variety of exotic filaments, excluding materials that require extreme temperatures (i.e., polycarbonate) and abrasive materials (i.e., chopped carbon fiber-filled).

ENTRY-LEVEL CNC MODULE: As a CNC machine, the CP-01 can sink its bit into plastic, wood, paper, and PCB. Compatibility with soft metals like aluminum isn’t explicitly mentioned, but with a frame and spindle like this one, we wouldn’t bet on it. Nevertheless, you’ve got a 200 mm square area to machine other materials with the 4,800-rpm spindle.

STANDARD LASER ENGRAVING MODULE: With a laser rated at less than 0.5W and an engraving area of 100 x 190 mm, this is a standard entry-level laser engraver. Don’t expect it to match a dedicated laser engraver in terms of performance (or safety, for that matter), but it’s still sufficient for the occasional coaster or desktop ornament. The laser engraving module can work with wood, paper, plastic, and more, according to Creality.

RIGID CONSTRUCTION: Since we don’t have any verified printing/CNC/engraving results from this machine, yet, we can only guess at the stability of its motion system. Constructed primarily from industrial aluminum extrusions, the CP-01 is likely to be a rigid machine. The fact that the CNC module isn’t super powerful, and that the 3D printing speed is capped at 80 mm/s further reinforces this guess.

POWER FAILURE PROTECTION: In the event of power loss, the CP-01 has your back, since it provides the option to continue where you stopped. This feature is standard in FDM 3D printers by now, but it’s nice to see it in an all-in-one, too.

Will it successfully challenge the Snapmaker as the affordable all-in-one? Will it go on to nibble at the toes of more premium options such as the ZMorph VX? It’s too early to tell, but we will be watching.