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Sainsmart Genmitsu 3020-PRO MAX V2
Sainsmart
Best for: Hobbyists who want a compact, stiff desktop machine for small parts, PCBs and light aluminum work
Typical starting price
$379Maker's price, checked Oct 13
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Where to buy
SainSmart: $379 · checked Oct 22
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Quick verdict
The 3020-PRO MAX V2 is a compact all-metal machine with a 300 x 205 x 78mm working area, a 4040 aluminum base and dual steel X guides. It ships with a 300W DC spindle rated to 10000 RPM, a 32-bit GRBL board, six limit switches, an E-stop and an offline controller. It suits small wood, plastic, PCB and light soft-metal jobs. The main limitations are the small bed and modest spindle speed. Separate 65mm or 69mm mounts allow a compatible router upgrade.
Who this fits best
Hobbyists who want a compact, stiff desktop machine for small parts, PCBs and light aluminum work
Buy this if
Hobbyists who want a compact, stiff desktop machine for small parts, PCBs and light aluminum work. All-metal frame with dual steel X guide rails and a reinforced aluminum X beam.
Skip this if
Work area is only 300 x 205mm, small for signs and furniture parts, and stock 300W DC spindle tops out at 10000 RPM, slow for small bits in wood and plastic.
What else you still need
Flat end mills and a sacrificial board on top of the aluminum spoilboard, a dust shoe or shop vac setup, and probably a 65mm or 69mm trim router plus mount if you want higher RPM for small bits. The laser module and air pump are extra.
Material reality check
Wood, plastics, acrylic and PCB work fit the machine's small envelope. The maker also lists soft metals; use suitable cutters and conservative cuts. The 10000 RPM ceiling and modest drive speed limit removal rates. Carbon-fiber machining requires suitable dust extraction and containment.
Better alternative if...
compare the 3020-PRO Ultra if you want the same compact format with a higher-speed router and stronger motors supplied. See Sainsmart Genmitsu 3020-PRO Ultra
Where it wins
- All-metal frame with dual steel X guide rails and a reinforced aluminum X beam
- Machined one-piece aluminum spoilboard with a printed scale
- 78mm Z travel and a Z mount that takes 65mm or 69mm routers
- Six limit switches, E-stop, photoelectric Z-probe and offline controller all included
- Mostly pre-assembled with cable management in a drag chain
Where it falls short
- Work area is only 300 x 205mm, small for signs and furniture parts
- Stock 300W DC spindle tops out at 10000 RPM, slow for small bits in wood and plastic
- Y axis still runs on round rods with lead screws, not rails
- 2000 mm/min max speed is modest
- Upgrading to a trim router means buying a separate mount
Specifications
300 × 205 mm
615 cm²
300W
300W DC spindle, 52mm body, ER11 collet (1/8in included), 48V supply
32-bit GRBL 1.1h board with TB67S109 drivers, 6 limit switches, E-stop, MPG, laser and air-assist ports, offline controller included
15.1 kg
$379
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