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Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3 vs Genmitsu PRONAX Spark
What Shapeoko HDM V3 does better (1) and where PRONAX Spark wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Power & cutting9.1
7.0Speed9.2
5.8Precision8.5
3.1Safety6.5
2.4Features & ease of use9.0
Why is Shapeoko HDM V3 better than PRONAX Spark?
- Z travel145 mm vs 118 mm+23%
Why is PRONAX Spark better than Shapeoko HDM V3?
- Closed-loop motors / servosNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Automatic tool changerNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s vs 104 mm/s+25%
- Tool length / Z probeNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Weight120 kg vs 62.3 kg+93%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Frame material | — | Steel |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | — | 600 × 900 mm |
| Work area width (X) | — | 600 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | — | 900 mm |
| Work area (surface) | — | 5,400 cm² |
| Z travel | 145 mm | 118 mm |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 83 mm/s | 104 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Closed-loop motors / servos | No | Yes |
| Linear rails | Yes | Yes |
| Ball screws | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Water cooling | Yes | — |
| Laser module option (CNC) | No | No |
| Automatic tool changer | No | Yes |
| Tool length / Z probe | No | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | Carbide Create, Carbide Motion | Easel, Candle, UGS |
| Controller / firmware | — | GRBL |
| CNC milling | ||
| Spindle power | 2,200 W | 2,200 W |
| Collet | ER20 | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | — | 968 mm |
| Depth | — | 1,225 mm |
| Height | — | 510 mm |
| Weight | 120 kg | 62.3 kg |
| Input voltage | — | 110–230 V |
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