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Carbide 3D Nomad 4 vs Genmitsu 4040-Pro Max

What Nomad 4 does better (2) and where 4040-Pro Max wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Carbide 3D Nomad 4
Carbide 3D · 2024Nomad 4
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$5,400
vs
Genmitsu 4040-Pro Max
Genmitsu · 20244040-Pro Max
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$810
Higher score
5.8Precision2.9
3.7Work area5.2
3.1Safety6.5
2.4Features & ease of use6.1

Why is Nomad 4 better than 4040-Pro Max?

  1. Z travel95 mm vs 78 mm+22%
  2. Ball screwsYes · 4040-Pro Max: No

Why is 4040-Pro Max better than Nomad 4?

  1. Work area (surface)516 cm² vs 1,600 cm²3.1×
  2. Weight54.4 kg vs 24.6 kg2.2×
  3. Tool length / Z probeNo · Nomad 4: Yes
  4. Work area depth (Y)203 mm vs 400 mm+97%
  5. Work area width (X)254 mm vs 400 mm+57%
  6. Max spindle speed24,000 rpm vs 30,000 rpm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Carbide 3D Nomad 4Carbide 3D Nomad 4≈ US$5,4005.2
General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Frame material—Aluminium
Work area
Work area254 × 203 mm400 × 400 mm
Work area width (X)254 mm400 mm
Work area depth (Y)203 mm400 mm
Work area (surface)516 cm²1,600 cm²
Z travel95 mm78 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.1 mm
Closed-loop motors / servosNoNo
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesNo
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)NoNo
Emergency stop button—Yes
Features
Rotary attachment support—Yes
Offline engraving (no computer)—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)NoNo
Automatic tool changerNoNo
Tool length / Z probeNoYes
Connectivity & software
Connections—USB, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi—Yes
USB—Yes
Compatible softwareVectric VCarveLightBurn, LaserGRBL, Vectric VCarve, Candle
LightBurn compatible—Yes
CNC milling
Spindle power—710 W
Max spindle speed24,000 rpm30,000 rpm
ColletER16—
Size & power
Width—660 mm
Depth—666 mm
Height—390 mm
Weight54.4 kg24.6 kg
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