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3018 Pro Ultra
LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra fits a 500 W spindle, 80 mm of Z travel and GRBL control into a compact all-metal frame.
Decision summary
Where it fits—and where it doesn’t.
Strengths
- 500 W spindle and 80 mm Z travel in a compact footprint
- Limit switches and an emergency-stop button are included
Limitations
- Open frame needs separate guarding and chip extraction
- The 300 × 180 mm bed and light-duty structure limit production work
Specification sheet
Verified core specifications
| Work area | 300 mm × 180 mm × 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Spindle power | 500 W |
| Maximum spindle speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Materials | wood, plastics, PCB, acrylic, aluminum, copper, brass |
| Automatic tool changer | No |
| Rotary axis support | No |
Installed workflow
What the machine price leaves out
Setup allowance
$400–$1,500 beyond the machine reference price.
Planning allowance for tooling, workholding, extraction and setup tools; excludes shipping and tax.
Common accessories
- Cutting tools and collets
- Workholding
- Spoilboard or fixture plate
- Dust or chip extraction
- Measuring and setup tools
Software and platforms
Candle, GRBL control software, Third-party CAM required
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Safety and installation
Ventilation: recommended
- Provide chip and dust extraction appropriate to the material
- Use guarding, eye and hearing protection
- Never machine an unidentified or hazardous material
Warranty check
Terms vary by seller and market; confirm spindle, electronics and return-shipping coverage.
Production fit
hobby, prototyping
Validate duty cycle and throughput with your own material before commercial reliance.
Market check
Buying options
Evidence log
Sources
- LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra product pageofficial · checked 2026-10-05
- CNX Software hands-on reviewindependent · checked 2026-10-05
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