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Genmitsu 3018-Pro vs Genmitsu PRONAX Forge
What 3018-Pro does better (1) and where PRONAX Forge wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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4.8Speed9.2
3.7Precision8.5
2.5Work area9.0
6.5Safety6.5
6.3Features & ease of use9.0
Why is 3018-Pro better than PRONAX Forge?
- Laser module option (CNC)Yes · PRONAX Forge: No
Why is PRONAX Forge better than 3018-Pro?
- Work area (surface)522 cm² vs 5,400 cm²10.3×
- Max engraving / travel speed50 mm/s vs 104 mm/s2.1×
- Z travel40 mm vs 118 mm3×
- Closed-loop motors / servosNo · 3018-Pro: Yes
- Automatic tool changerNo · 3018-Pro: Yes
- Work area depth (Y)180 mm vs 900 mm5×
- Work area width (X)290 mm vs 600 mm2.1×
- Ball screwsNo · 3018-Pro: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Motion system | Gantry (XY rails) | Gantry (XY rails) |
| Frame material | — | Steel |
| Work area | ||
| Work area | 290 × 180 mm | 600 × 900 mm |
| Work area width (X) | 290 mm | 600 mm |
| Work area depth (Y) | 180 mm | 900 mm |
| Work area (surface) | 522 cm² | 5,400 cm² |
| Z travel | 40 mm | 118 mm |
| Work-area extension kit | Yes | — |
| Speed & cutting | ||
| Max engraving / travel speed | 50 mm/s | 104 mm/s |
| Precision | ||
| Closed-loop motors / servos | No | Yes |
| Linear rails | Yes | Yes |
| Ball screws | No | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Enclosed (fully covered) | No | No |
| Emergency stop button | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Offline engraving (no computer) | Yes | Yes |
| Laser module option (CNC) | Yes | No |
| Automatic tool changer | No | Yes |
| Tool length / Z probe | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & software | ||
| Connections | — | USB |
| USB | — | Yes |
| Phone app control | Yes | — |
| Compatible software | LightBurn, LaserGRBL, Easel, Fusion 360 | Easel, Candle, UGS |
| LightBurn compatible | Yes | — |
| Controller / firmware | — | GRBL |
| CNC milling | ||
| Spindle power | — | 2,200 W |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | — | 968 mm |
| Depth | — | 1,225 mm |
| Height | — | 510 mm |
| Weight | — | 62.3 kg |
| Input voltage | — | 110–230 V |
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