LUNYEE 4040 Nova
#2 in CompactFull review
A rigid small format machine for hobbyists who want to cut aluminum and brass as well as wood. Pick it over a bigger belt drive machine when accuracy matters more than bed size.
Amazon $999 LUNYEE $899$899
2.9/5
A first CNC for engraving, PCBs and small signs at the lowest price from an established brand. Buyers who want to cut hardwood or aluminum should look at a 4040 class machine.
- 11.4 x 7.1 x 1.6 inWork area
- Lead screwDrive
- NoLinear rails
Check price at Amazon$269Check price at SainSmart$219
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest Genmitsu machine with homing limit switches and an emergency stop already fitted
- Goes together in about half an hour from pre assembled parts
- Runs free GRBL software and takes a laser module later
- Small enough to live on a desk
Cons
- The stock 775 spindle has no published power rating and is meant for engraving and light cuts
- A 1.6 in Z travel and small bed limit it to thin stock and small parts
- The X and Z carriage is plastic, so it flexes more than all metal machines
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 101-60-3018PV2L |
|---|---|
| Work area | |
| Travel (X x Y x Z) | 11.4 x 7.1 x 1.6 in |
| Area | 81 sq in |
| Spindle | |
| Spindle | 775 brushed DC spindle, 42 mm |
| Motion and control | |
| Frame | aluminum |
| Linear rails | No |
| Drive | Lead screw |
| Closed-loop steppers | No |
| Limit switches | Yes |
| Controller | GRBL, 32-bit board |
| Offline controller | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 20.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2022-10 |
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