3030-PROVer MAX CNC Router Machine with Linear Guide & Ball Screw Motion, Achieve ±0.05mm Accuracy for High Precision Metal Aluminum Copper Acrylic Engraving, Supports 4th Axis Rotary Kit

Review: Sainsmart Genmitsu 3030 CNCI purchased the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3030 CNC in April 2024 and really enjoy using it. I had no previous experience with CNC machines as my career was in Human Resources. I was just looking for something new to learn in retirement for a hobby. This is a versatile and powerful machine that has impressed me with its capabilities. Some other information that I have read suggest that the 3030 was designed to be used for metal work but I have only used it to do carvings on woods such as Basswood, Oak, Walnut, Cherry, and Mahoganey.Three features that I really like about the 3030 are:1) The Precision and Accuracy of the machine. It uses dual linear guides and ball screws within the X, Y, and Z axes which I understand is better than some other designs.2) The 3030 CNC was really easy for me to set up and begin using right out of the box. {And it was packaged very well.) I was able to run my first project within a few hours of receiving it.The 3030 has proven to be quite durable with minimum maintenance required during the nine months I have used it. {This includes many hours of use...sometimes many hours daily.)There are a couple of areas that may cause concern for some users depending on the materials being used and location of the machine.1) Noise Level: The machine can be quite noisy during operation, which might be a concern for those working in shared or quiet environments. (I don't know that this can be improved on because after all it is a router.)2) Limit Switch Issues: Although this has not been a problem for me some users have indicated occasional issues with the limit switches, which can affect the machine's performance. (This only seems to be those that machine metal which have particles falling into the limit switches...I personally have not had these issues with wood.)One other thing I would like to mention is the excellent customer service that Sainsmart has provided me with the 3030 along with my Genmitsu L8 20 Watt laser, (especially Jamie, the agent I have communicated with in the past.) They have been responsive, helpful, and gone above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction on any questions I have submitted by email.I would recommend the Sainsmart Genmitsu 3030 CNC both beginners and experienced users.

This machine worked for me great out of the box. I do have a lot of machining experience however I didn't need hardly any of it to get this machine up and runing, assembly instructions are clear and easy to follow. I did not use the provided computer software, I wanted to use the offline controller as much as possible and it's a bit limited but does great for everything I have done so far. The machine has a couple little quirks with the controller but overall very useable. Build quality of the machine is very good for a light duty machine its very sturdy as long as you don't push it to hard it should work great for most things small scale diy. I have about 70 hours machining aluminum so far and it's still running as good as day one. Dimensional accuracy is better than most people can measure its within a .01mm over 100mm plenty good for me. Overall very pleased with this machine. The one bad thing I have experienced so far is the z axis touch probe does not work reliably (I don't use it) it will work fine but you need to verify that the cable is plugged into the controller properly and that the touch trigger is actually stopping the machine when contacting the tool., otherwise it will just keep going.

Nice machine until it isn't and then maybe is again.On my first project for a customer the machine lost it's mind a few hours before a deadline to ship. I had written a review (1*) in total frustration wanting help. I also sent an email to support which took 24 hours for a responseI eventually 4 hours later found that the Y axis limit switch was fouled with aluminum chips. cleared with an air hose and was able to complete the project, but not ship on time. Used UGS program's setup wizard to test the limit switches which showed the Y axis to have issues.The good:Very easy to assembleWell built. Very rigid and heavy (except for some screws mentioned below)Had no problem making 2mm depth lateral cuts at 40mm/min feed using an 1/8" carbide mill tool.The not so good:No troubleshooting support on line or anywhere I could find. This should be a category on the resource web page.Limit switches that can get fouled by metal shavings and shut the machine down in the middle of a cut. Will be fabricating some kind of a cover to rectify that.The Candle software supplied may have issues or not. Windows pops up a warning against viruses when installing. Did install, but have not experienced any issues yet.Motor mount bolts that keep coming loose and or breaking. Need better quality bolts.Z probe sensor screw came loose causing intermittent ramming of the tool into the sensor base hard enough to push the motor up in its mount. Be sure and check the screw in the bottom of the sensor base if you have one.

If you're looking to make the step into cnc routing and design, this is a great 1st machine! Sure you can spend under 200 for a smaller desktop but this one will last, is square and will not give you the frustration of the cheap ass budget machines found on amazon. I would highly recommend not wasting the time with their poor software and instead use easel. There are better software packages out there but easel will work off the bat and get you designing and carving very fast. This thing is by no means a laguna or a shapeoko but it's also not as much as a family vehicle. Get it, you won't regret it. Order extra bits at the same time as it only comes with a pack of 8 20º v bits