What can the Genmitsu 3018-PRO cut?

Wood, plastic, acrylic, PVC, PCB blanks and soft aluminum. Hard metals and deep cuts are beyond it; keep passes light.

Does it need a computer to run?

No. The included offline controller runs jobs from an SD card. You can also drive it from a PC over USB with Candle or another GRBL sender.

What bit size does it take?

The ER11 collet holds 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) shank bits. Other collet sizes are available for the ER11 nut.

Yes. It supports the Genmitsu 3018 PRO laser module, which mounts in place of the spindle for engraving.

Is it good for a beginner?

Yes, if you accept assembly and tuning time. It is a light hobby machine, so expect slow feeds and small projects.

The router kit, ER11 collet, some bits, the offline controller, a power adapter and CARVECO Maker software. You assemble it yourself.

Where is the Genmitsu CNC 3018-PRO cheapest?

At Amazon, for $122.00, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Genmitsu CNC 3018-PRO?

14 stores we checked sell it, including SainSmart, Maker Shed, mattosdesigns.com, 3D Printernational, Techable.

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What reviewers say

Owners see the 3018-PRO as a solid first CNC for the money, good for wood, acrylic and PCB engraving. Many say it needs assembly, tramming and tuning before it cuts well, and that the stock spindle and frame limit it to light passes.

What people mention

Frame rigidityCriticisedOwners say the aluminum frame and Z axis flex, so deep or fast cuts chatter and need light passes.
Spindle powerMixedThe 20,000 rpm spindle handles wood and plastic fine but bogs down in aluminum and hard woods.
SetupMixedAssembly, squaring and tuning take hours, and beginners often need guides and forum help.
Offline controlPraisedThe bundled offline module lets users run jobs from an SD card without a computer.
SoftwarePraisedGRBL support means it works with Candle and other free senders, and CARVECO Maker is included for design.
Work areaCriticisedThe 300 x 180 mm bed is small, so larger signs and panels have to be tiled or cut in pieces.

About the Genmitsu CNC 3018-PRO

The Genmitsu CNC Designed to deliver the best value and performance for any new Desktop CNC user, the Genmitsu is a great tool for getting started with CNC. If wood-working or DIY crafting is your hobby, you can use it to add features like curved words and exquisite patterns. If you are a student just learning CNC, it