Customer Reviews for CNC 3018 DIY 3 Axis Engraver Kit GRBL Control Milling Machine For Wood PVB PCB

Overall, this was a great purchase! In short, I feel like I got exactly what was advertised. Of all the comments I read online about this model, the only thing I was worried about was finding assembly instructions. This product came with a USB thumb drive with assembly instructions and software. The installation is build by picture, which may not be easy for everyone. I spent about 3 hours assembling it and had no issues powering it on and using it.If I had any complaints, not related to the supplier, I could not find limit switches specifically designed to plug and play into the CNC-3018 model. Instead, I am having to creatively buy switches, perform some soldering, and mount them however I can. - RA

This is an excellent introductory item for CNC engraving at a very reasonable price. Delivery was prompt, kit was complete. Construction took several hours, but it pays to be slow and carefully check alignment at each step, as there are many places where there is nothing that forces correct positioning, and it must be done by measuring. Consider the construction sequence carefully at each step, as the order in which things are tightened down has a big effect on alignment. Machine worked first time using the supplied examples. This is not a heavy-duty machine and cannot be pushed hard without flexing, but for the price it does a great job of light cutting and etching. Adding end stops, additional stiffening and other 3D-printed accessories is easy thanks to the X-rail chassis (except for the Z, where there is nothing convenient for attaching). The controller is by VigoTec but I can't find any details, which is disappointing as I would like to disable Z-Axis homing (which isn't used for CNC) in the GRBL (rather than using a custom homing command).

Very impressed with the Vevor 3018 pro, it was easy to assemble with good graphic instructions, it is a solid unit with good quality components .. it is very easy to setup and use, Vevor support were terrific to deal with, All in all a brilliant product at a great price

This was my first CNC of any kind. I wanted something to make small projects for my friends and grandkids. This little CNC router did not disappoint. It was everything I expected and went right together with no issues. I would definitely purchase and recommend to anyone wanting to get into the hobby CNC world. Thank you so much Vevor!!

I've been fascinated by CNC machines and 3d printers for awhile but hadn't dipped my toes in the water. So when I saw this on sale for $133 I couldn't pass it up. It took about an hour and a half to assemble, probably would have taken less had I looked at the pictures more closely. I've already bought a laser to use with it and have actually used it more than the engraver but plan to do more work with the engraver, just got side tracked. Figuring out the software, and which software to use is the hardest part. Having no experience, I've turned to you tube a lot! I'm slowly figuring it out, so far I'm favoring LIghtBurn software for the laser, but Lasergrbl is also useful. It's both frustrating and fun learning this at 58 yrs old. Already doing a few upgrades. Have a set of limit switches that I'm going to install so when I screw up it doesn't hit the end and just keep grinding away trying to move while I try to find the off switch. Looking at spindle motor upgrades, spoilboards (def need), Z axis upgrade, expanding the size to 3040. Also need to built an encloser, hook up a shop vac, some kind of ventilation when using lase... all kind of stuff to keep me busy for a while. I know there are a million brands of these out there but I think this Vevor kit is as good as any for the price. It was delivered free and fast, in perfect condition, can't beat that. I've attached a pic of the first laser I did, haven't done one that good since.

For a Chinese CNC, If you know what you are getting into, this is a Phenomenal deal. 32”x32” full aluminum with 24v NEMA 23 motors. A similar X carve or Shapeoko would run north of 3x the price. I have built a number of X carve’s, so I have quite a bit of experience in this space, and as for the build quality and rigidity of the design, it easily matches it. Are the instructions as good? Heck no, but I’ll take crumby instructions and poor support for 1/3 the price! Great deal if you know what you are getting into, not recommended for beginners unless you are really ambitious

I purchased mine from Vevor directly, as they had a sale at the time. With that being said, this machine is a huge improvement over the old style 3018s, with the skinny aluminum square tubes.The addition of limit switches, emergency stop, and a wifi remote control makes this awesome.The new frame style is super sturdy and offers much better rigidity than my older 3018; which is now just relegated to laser duty.Vevor machines are not really beginner friendly, as they don't have good instructions, nor packaged software except for a Candle, and LaserGRBL.However, if you're moving into CNC from 3D printing, you'll have an easier time.Easel software will be a great way to get started. However Easel is a monthly subscription.

Nice machine, easy to use. Lacks a little in quality as there is backlash in the axis, does affect the cutting a little.

The CNC unit arrived fast, well packaged and all in a good order. Assembly was not an issue. Attaching new limit switches, well, little fiddling and contact problems but eventually all went well. The unit must have spoil board because it is impossible to level the table to within less than 0.25mm. Using under LINUX (Ubuntu 20.04), GRBL 1.1, Candle or UGS. Software setting took little time but some GRBL understanding is needed first. Over all I am very happy with VEVOR service and with the CNC unit. Thank you

Took longer to connect to computer than to assemble it. But it is a great little machine for the money.