Carbide 3D Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC Machine - Bamboo
The Carbide 3D Nomad 3 is a powerful, compact desktop CNC machine that is easy to use and packed with a ton of great features.
- Small footprint - fits any workspace
- Cut and engrave a wide variety of materials - even metals!
- Custom spindle and drive electronics
- Automatic tool length measurement
- Fully enclosed for safety and minimal clean-up
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The Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC Machine
A Powerful, Compact CNC Machine for Any Workshop
The Nomad 3 CNC machine is a reliable and easy-to-use tool that's great for professionals, educators, small business owners, and anyone looking to elevate projects and products.
Here are the key features of the Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC Machine:
- Cut and engrave a wide variety of materials
- Small footprint - fits any workspace
- Custom spindle and drive electronics
- Automatic tool length measurement
- Fully enclosed for safety and minimal clean-up
- All software included: Carbide Motion, Carbide Create, and MeshCAM compatible
Cut & Engrave a Wide Variety of Materials
The Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC is capable of cutting a wide variety of materials, including, but not limited to:
- All types of wood
- Most plastics, including ABS, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, and more
- Soft metals, including Aluminum, Brass and Copper
- Rubbers
- PCBs with SMT components
- More!
Compact Footprint for an Efficient Workspace
The Nomad 3 CNC machine is a fully-enclosed, compact CNC machine that will fit any workspace - you won't be limited no matter if you're in a classroom, home garage, or already bustling manufacturing floor.
- Cutting area: 8"(X) x 8"(Y) x 3"(Z)
- Footprint: 17.5" (X), 19" (Y), 17" (Z)
- Available in White and Gray HDPE or Bamboo paneling
Fully-Enclosed for Ultimate Safety
The Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC is fully enclosed, making it one of the safest desktop CNC machines available.
- Fully-enclosed for safety
- Stays nice and tidy - minimal post-cut/engraving clean-up
- Transparent paneling for multiple viewpoints
Custom Spindle and Drive Electronics
The Nomad 3 CNC machine's spindle design has contact bearings for greater rigidity, providing a cleaner cut.
- Spindle RPM: 9000 - 24000 RPM
- Spindle motor: 130W Brushless DC Motor
- Faster, better cutting and engraving than previous Nomad models
Automatic Tool Length Measurement
Measuring the tool length before cutting has never been easier with the Nomad 3 CNC machine's custom system: BitZero 2.0.
- Built-in automatic measuring program
- Runs during every cut to ensure pin-point calibration
- Accurate, repeatable cutes every time
Why Buy a Nomad 3 CNC Machine?
There are several reasons why someone might want to buy a Carbide 3D Nomad 3 desktop CNC machine, including:
- Precision and accuracy
- Versatility
- Ease of Use
- Compact Size
- Customization
What Software is Needed for the Nomad 3 CNC Machine?
The Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC machine comes with everything you need to get started right out of the box, including Carbide Motion and Carbide Create.
- Carbide Motion: controls your Nomad 3, moment to moment
- Carbide Create: design software to develop your project from the ground up
- Compatible with MeshCAM, a universal CAD/CAM program
- Available for both Windows and Mac
What Comes with the Carbide3D Nomad 3D CNC Machine?
UNIT/ACCESSORIES
- Nomad 3 CNC Machine
- Power Cable
- MDF Wasteboard
- 1/8" ER-11 Collet and wrenches
- 1/8" Ball endmill
- 1/8" Flat endmill
- Double-sided tape
- BitZero V2
SOFTWARE
- MeshCAM for Nomad, 3D CAM software
- Carbide Create 2D CAD/CAM software
- Carbide Motion machine control software
- Carbide Copper for PCB machining
Carbide 3D Nomad 3 CNC Machine Technical Specifications
What are the Dimensions of the Nomad 3?
- Build Volume/Cutting Area: 8"(X) x 8"(Y) x 3"(Z)
- Footprint/Physical Dimensions: 17.5" (X), 19" (Y), 17" (Z)
- Weight: 60 lbs
What are the Nomad 3's CNC machine properties?
- Max X & Y Speed: 100" / min
- Max Z Speed: 50" /min
- Mechanical Resolution: 0.0005 in
- Mechanical Repeatability: 0.0015 in
- Mechanical Accuracy: 0.005 in/ft
- Spindle Power: 70 watt
- Spindle Speed: 9000 - 24000 RPM
- Spindle Collet: ER-11
- Max Cutter Diameter: 1/4 in
- Power Supply: 240 watt
- Input Voltage: 110V or 220V
- Computer Interface: USB
Please note: Carbide 3D products are no longer eligible for the redemption or accrual of MatterHackers Rewards.