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LUNYEE 3020 Nova CNC Router
LUNYEE
Best for: Makers seeking a small desktop CNC with linear guides and ball screws for wood, plastics and careful non-ferrous metal work
Typical starting price
$599Editorial baseline for this machine
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Where to buy
LUNYEE: $599 · checked Oct 22
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Quick verdict
The 3020 Nova puts HGH15 linear guides and 1204 ball screws on all three axes, with an aluminum frame and a 710W trim router. Its working envelope is 300 x 200 x 80mm, so it suits small parts, engraving and compact signs. The main limits are the small bed and NEMA17 drive system; a parts list alone does not establish aggressive metal-cutting performance. The stock router uses ER11 collets: LUNYEE lists support for 1-7mm shanks, although only a 1/8 inch collet is supplied. Budget for compatible tooling and workholding for your intended material.
Who this fits best
Makers seeking a small desktop CNC with linear guides and ball screws for wood, plastics and careful non-ferrous metal work
Buy this if
Makers seeking a small desktop CNC with linear guides and ball screws for wood, plastics and careful non-ferrous metal work. Linear rails and ball screws on all three axes at $599.
Skip this if
300 x 200 mm is a small work area for the money, and nEMA 17 motors limit how hard the rails and screws can be pushed.
What else you still need
1/8 inch carbide bits for metal, a vise or clamps, cutting fluid or air blast for aluminium, and a dust shoe if you cut wood indoors.
Material reality check
Wood, plastics and small aluminum or brass parts with suitable tooling and conservative cuts. The 300 x 200mm bed limits panel size, but small signs and furniture components can fit. LUNYEE does not recommend steel cutting.
Better alternative if...
you want more cutting area for wood and signs at a similar price. See TwoTrees TTC 450 Ultra
Where it wins
- Linear rails and ball screws on all three axes at $599
- A real 710W trim router instead of the usual small DC spindle
- Ships essentially assembled, LUNYEE quotes about five minutes of setup
- Six limit switches and an e-stop as standard
- 65mm spindle mount and a supplied 52mm adapter for compatible tool heads
Where it falls short
- 300 x 200 mm is a small work area for the money
- NEMA 17 motors limit how hard the rails and screws can be pushed
- Only a 1/8 inch collet is supplied; other supported shank sizes need matching ER11 collets
- Published hardware specifications do not establish cutting stiffness under load
- Trim router is loud compared with a brushless or water-cooled spindle
Specifications
300 × 200 mm
600 cm²
710W
710W 65mm trim router with ER11 collet system; 1/8 inch collet supplied, other supported shanks need matching collets
32-bit GRBL controller, NEMA 17 steppers, limit switches and emergency stop
19.2 kg
$599
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