Frame rigidity and spindle power, then the bed you can clamp to · review
The classic budget kit: a 300 × 180 × 45 mm mini CNC with a 775 spindle, a GRBL 1.1f board and a frame partly built from resin.
A 3018 teaches work-holding, G-code and feed rates for little money. Those skills transfer to any machine.
A resin frame and a small spindle limit depth and material. Keep it to wood, plastics and PCB.
At our reading the listing had only 73 ratings, though the design itself is widely copied.
| Working area | 300 × 180 × 45 mm (11.8 × 7.1 × 1.8 in) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Resin outer frame, aluminum bed |
| Spindle | 775 motor |
| Board | GRBL 1.1f with E-stop and offline controller ports |
| Materials | Plastic, wood, acrylic, PVC, PCB |
| Weight | 15.31 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B08CZDQZLN |
| EAN | 0619191628223 |
The listing names soft metals with care. On a resin frame, expect engraving rather than real cuts.
On the USB flash drive in the parcel, on the listing.
7.7/ 10
A learning tool. Expect to outgrow it, and not to cut metal.
A student who wants to learn G-code and CAM on a tight budget.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
All-aluminum CNC · 400 × 400 × 60 mm · linear rail Z · 52 and 65 mm clamps · 60 W and 300 W spindles · pre-wired
An all-aluminum CNC with a 400 × 400 × 60 mm area, a linear-rail Z axis and two spindle clamps, set up in 10 to 15 minutes.
Best for: A hobbyist working in wood and plastics who wants a broad bed.
≈ $549
All-metal desktop CNC · 710 W spindle · ER11 collet · 60 mm steppers at 7.3 Nm · 4040 Y profile · sold by SainSmart
An all-metal desktop CNC with an upgraded spindle on an ER11 collet, 7.3 Nm stepper motors and a 4040 Y-axis profile, sold by SainSmart.
Best for: A first serious CNC buyer who wants metal stiffness at a modest price.
≈ $609
All-metal CNC · 710 W digital spindle · HG15 dual linear rails · 1204 ball screws · ±0.03 mm stated · app control
A linear-rail CNC with HG15 rails and 1204 ball screws on every axis, a 710 W digital spindle and a stated ±0.03 mm, sold for aluminum work.
Best for: A maker milling aluminum and brass who values rigidity over bed size.
≈ $899
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