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- Shapeoko HDM V3 vs Carvera
Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM V3 vs Makera Carvera
What Shapeoko HDM V3 does better (2) and where Carvera wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Power & cutting3.6
7.0Speed8.6
5.8Precision9.7
3.1Safety9.5
2.4Features & ease of use9.3
Why is Shapeoko HDM V3 better than Carvera?
- Spindle power2,200 W vs 200 W11×
- Z travel145 mm vs 140 mm+4%
Why is Carvera better than Shapeoko HDM V3?
- Enclosed (fully covered)No · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Closed-loop motors / servosNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Automatic tool changerNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Max engraving / travel speed83 mm/s vs 100 mm/s+20%
- Weight120 kg vs 50 kg2.4×
- Laser module option (CNC)No · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
- Tool length / Z probeNo · Shapeoko HDM V3: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | — | 360 × 240 mm |
| Work area width (X) | — | 360 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | — | 240 mm |
| Work area (surface) | — | 864 cm² |
| Z travel | 145 mm | 140 mm |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 83 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Positioning accuracy | — | 0.01 mm |
| Closed-loop motors / servos | No | Yes |
| Linear rails | Yes | Yes |
| Ball screws | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Offline engraving (no computer) | — | Yes |
| Water cooling | Yes | — |
| Laser module option (CNC) | No | Yes |
| Automatic tool changer | No | Yes |
| Tool length / Z probe | No | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Compatible software | Carbide Create, Carbide Motion | Makera CAM |
| CNC milling | ||
| Spindle power | 2,200 W | 200 W |
| Max spindle speed | — | 15,000 rpm |
| Collet | ER20 | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Weight | 120 kg | 50 kg |
