Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router

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Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router

Lunyee

Best for: Small wood, plastic and light non-ferrous-metal projects where a compact bed is sufficient

Typical starting price

$180

Editorial baseline for this machine

Overall score

42

Buyer-fit score

out of 100

Scoring method

Best current buying path

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Quick verdict

The linked Lunyee machine is the 3018 Pro Ultra, with a 500W spindle, an aluminum bed and an upgraded X-axis linear rail. It includes offline control and offers more Z range than the basic 3018 described here. It remains a compact machine for small projects; do not assume all 3018 models share its hardware.

Who this fits best

Small wood, plastic and light non-ferrous-metal projects where a compact bed is sufficient

Where it wins

  • Budget-friendly price point
  • Comes with offline controller
  • Standard GRBL compatibility
  • Adequate for basic engraving and PCB work

Where it falls short

  • Small 300 x 180mm working area limits project size
  • The 500W spindle and compact bed still limit large or heavy cuts

Specifications

Work Area

300 × 180 mm

540 cm²

Spindle

500W

500W spindle with ER11 collet

Controller

Weight

14 kg

Price

$180

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Full specification table
Work Area 300 × 180 × 80 mm
Spindle 500W spindle with ER11 collet
Power 500 W
Speed 0-12000 RPM
Weight 14 kg
Frame Aluminum frame and bed with steel guides; HGH15 linear rail on X
Controller 32-bit ARM control board, GRBL 1.1f compatible, with offline controller
Software Candle, GRBL Controller, LaserGRBL

Relative to database

Spindle power
500W
Work area
540 cm²
Weight
14 kg
Price
$180

Benchmark Scores

42 /100

Overall Score

Composite across 5 dimensions

≥80 excellent ≥60 good ≥40 fair
Value for money
78 /100
Rigidity
19 /100
Precision
34 /100
Ease of use
72 /100
Capability
14 /100

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Lunyee 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router

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