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  3. Shapeoko 5.1 Pro vs Shapeoko HDM V3

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro vs Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3

What Shapeoko 5.1 Pro does better (0) and where Shapeoko HDM V3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5.1 Pro
Carbide 3D · 2022Shapeoko 5.1 Pro
0 advantages≈ US$3,000
vs
Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3
Carbide 3D · 2021Shapeoko HDM V3
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ US$5,700
Higher score
6.6Precision5.8

Why is Shapeoko 5.1 Pro better than Shapeoko HDM V3?

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Shapeoko HDM V3 better than Shapeoko 5.1 Pro?

Shapeoko HDM V3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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General
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Work area
Z travel—145 mm
Speed & cutting
Max engraving / travel speed—83 mm/s
Precision
Positioning accuracy0.05 mm—
Closed-loop motors / servos—No
Linear railsYesYes
Ball screwsYesYes
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Emergency stop buttonYes—
Features
Water cooling—Yes
Laser module option (CNC)—No
Automatic tool changer—No
Tool length / Z probe—No
Connectivity & software
Compatible softwareVectric VCarveCarbide Create, Carbide Motion
CNC milling
Spindle power—2,200 W
Collet—ER20
Size & power
Weight—120 kg
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