If you are looking for a high-end CNC router that can fit into the workshop in your garage, Yofuly CNC 3018 Pro-MAX is the router for you.

The whole setup is carved from aluminum alloy and is therefore very rugged and is surely going to work for you for a long time to come. This CNC Router machine features a volume of 400mm x 330mm x 240mm with an effective work area of 300 mm x 180 mm.

The spindle moves to a height of 45mm. The spindle requires a 24 V AC power source at 10A current. The spindle is also professionally made with air cooling systems to help you with smooth operations. 

You can position the components in the X, Y and Z axis using the GRBL software. You can also position them manually thus ensuring superior control over the machine and its applications.

The spindle moves appreciably well and can cut through several soft materials by reaching a maximum power of up to 200 W. 

You get 10 drill bits with this package to serve you for a long time. You also get 4 clamps to fix the workpiece, a pair of anti-light spectacles and other necessary types of equipment you would need to set up the machine. This is a very versatile machine that can easily run on different OS starting from Windows XP to Windows 10.

Mcwdoit CNC router offers all of the great qualities you expect from a router, and for a reasonable price. It is about average size, perfect for desktop use when space may be limited.

The router can be used offline, by simply downloading all of the necessary files onto a USB and then plugging that into the offline connection. 

The capacity of the offline tool is only 1GB, which should be enough space for most projects of that physical size, but this may be somewhat limiting for experienced users.

This machine is not designed to be used for industrial-grade purposes, but it is powerful enough to complete jobs for personal use. This means that it is not necessarily the strongest and most durable router, so you cannot expect to have this model forever without some wear and tear. 

However, this model comes with a 12-month warranty, so you are covered if something beyond your control happens to it in the first year. 

The first in the list is going to be one of the cnc routers that we personally love. The BobsCNC e4 is an excellent choice to begin with. It has a 610 mm x610 mm cutting area and supported using a SG20U rail system.

Made out of rigid laser cut frames, you are going to love the process of doing something on it. If you are aware, this machine resembles closely with BobsCNC e3. Powering this little beast is a Nema 17 Stepper motor.

You can use this machine to work on hard plastic or light strength wood. When you buy it, the whole package comes in a very safe way with great quality of materials better for anyone just starting out.

What’s more is that BobsCNC also has their own youtube channel for you to start working on your own project.

 If you are looking for a small CNC router machine to install into your home, you will find many different setups over the internet.

However, if you want a machine that is as efficient as it is effective, then you can try the SeinSmart Genmitsu CNC Router Machine 3018. This is a very smart machine loaded with features that make it very suitable to work with.

The SeinSmart 3018 has pre-assembled parts which make setting it up a very easy affair. It should not take you more than 15 minutes to set up this extraordinary machine.

You need knowledge of GRBL v1.1 software to be able to run this CNC router. It is ingrained with Toshiba TB6S109 drivers which are a great change- they work silently unlike the constant din of the old CNC machines.

Optocouplers are also added to this machine in an attempt to give extra protection to the mainboard for the longevity of this machine.

The sides are lined with acrylic baffles that ensure that you are safe as you keep an eye on the workpiece. The baffles also ensure that dust is not spread out everywhere as the machine is in action keeping your work area cleaner. 

This machine has a body crafted completely from aluminum. This gives it immense stability and also enhances its working quality as well as its life.

You do not need to depend on the software to control this machine- there is a handheld remote provided with it which can be used to control the X, Y and Z axes. The 1.8” display also gives an account of the working of your machine.

3D printer The Snapmaker 2.0 surpasses the Snapmaker Original

The Snapmaker 2.0 surpasses the Snapmaker Original in many ways, not least for the mind-boggling ~$8-million it raised on Kickstarter, smashing records, and setting expectations sky-high.

Available in three sizes, the smaller A150 could be considered the direct replacement for the Snapmaker Original, superseding the itty bitty 125 x 125 x 125mm build volume with a 160 x 160 x 145 mm, space plus all of the improvements the Snapmaker 2.0 system brings. Three primary tool heads – 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC cutting – making use of Snapmaker’s modular architecture are the main show. Once Kickstarter obligations are complete, the company will focus on bringing further tool heads and add-ons to the machine.

We tested the larger A350 variant and found it to be exceptionally slick with bags of potential. It’d be negligent of us to say it was perfect – check out our review – but testing a new product so early on in its lifecycle was bound to throw up problems. We wouldn’t rely on it in the professional environment yet, but it’s ideal for personal projects.

The Snapmaker 2.0 is the 3-in-1 with the best bang-to-buck ratio, especially the A350, which offers a staggering 320 x 330 x 350 mm build volume for printing, lasering and CNC cutting.

Wrangling all of the Snapmaker 2.0’s functions comes in the Snapmaker Luban software. At the time of publishing this piece, the 3D printing portion is a little inflexible when held against contemporary slicers. But, the integration of laser and CNC control and job preparation tools – camera-assisted job placement for laser engraving, for example – make up for some of the shortcomings.

3D Printer CNC Stepcraft M-Series

Stepcraft has really… stepped up (we’re not sorry) with the new M-Series CNC machines, improving on the versatility of the D-Series and giving it profound new abilities.

Occupying the form of a benchtop CNC – long and wide, but not so tall – the M-Series machines (of which there are three sizes, topping out at the over 1-meter-long M1000) place emphasis on versatility, carrying forward the D-Series’ machining abilities with a mount accepting of Stepcraft’s complement of 12 tool heads.

The M-Series’ versatility, besides the wealth of tool heads, comes in the optional vacuum table mounting system, which allows the machine to be mounted virtually anywhere. Paired with the system’s dual-height work table enabling you to work down through the “floor” of the device, this theoretically means you could mount it to a wall or floor, using it as the feedstock.

Coming with a 1,000-watt spindle as standard, the systems are available in several configurations, including pricier, but better-equipped setups that feature heavy-duty ball screws, full aluminum table, and a semi-closed loop Nema 23 stepper motor drive system.

Stepcraft M-Series machines ship with UCCNC machine control software as standard, but it would appear that the machines are pretty flexible in the software you use.

 3D Printer CNC The CP-01 with printing module attached

The Creality CP-01 looks a bit like the Snapmaker, but can it really compete? Read on as we review the specs of this machine.

Snapmaker made a strong first impression on the hobbyist 3D printing community when it debuted the original Snapmaker on Kickstarter several years ago. The modular, sturdy machine promised three functions in one frame, all for a reasonable price. Aiming to extend its legacy, Snapmaker recently completed funding for the Snapmaker 2, annihilated its funding target and becoming the most successful technology campaign on the platform in the process.

And Creality apparently couldn’t contain itself from joining the party. Responsible for massively-popular budget FDM machines such as the Ender 3 and CR-10 before it, Creality seems poised to challenge Snapmaker’s domination of the hybrid machine niche.

And Creality’s contestant in the ring is the CP-01, a modular machine with “exchangeable head attachments for 3D printing, 

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.

Technical Specifications

3D PRINTING

• Technology: FDM
• Build Volume: 200 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm
• Maximum Z Resolution: 0.1 mm
• Printer Control: Touchscreen
• Connectivity: Online web interface, SD card
• CNC MILLING
• Carving/Cutting Size: 200 mm x 200 mm
• Materials: Wood, paper, PCB, plastic, etc.
• Spindle Speed: 4,800 rpm max
• Drill Chuck Clamping Range: 0-4 mm
• LASER ENGRAVING
• Engraving Size: 100 mm x 190 mm
• Materials: Wood, paper, plastic, etc.
• Laser Power: less than 0.5W
• GENERAL
• Machine Weight: 10 kg

The Creality CP-01 currently isn’t available for purchase just yet. Preorder listings put the price at $599, but we’d wouldn’t count on this being a fixed number. We’ll update this section as soon as we know more.