Click-N-Carve CNC Carving Machine (BE3030)

Choosing the right CNC Machine for your shop can be difficult with so many details to sift through. Whether you are a hobbyist looking to make extravagant gifts or a professional looking to mass produce detailed wood products, Rockler has the perfect model to fit your needs!

Brand Name	Click-N-Carve		CNC Shark
Model	BE2015	BE3030	Standard	Pro Plus	HD 2.0
Item Number	49449	49490	49200	39500	48100
Base Price	$1,599.99	$2,199.99	$2,899.99	$3,799.99	$3,999.99
Warranty	1-Year		1-Year
Max Capacity	12.8"(W) 5.9"(L) 2.48"(H)	17.7"(W) 17.3"(L) 3.94"(H)	15.75"(W) 31.5"*(L) 4.5"(H)	28.5"(W) 36"*(L) 5"(H)	28.5"(W) 36"*(L) 7"(H)
Travel (XYZ)	8.7"(X) 6.3"(Y) 2.48"(Z)	11.8"(X) 11.8"(Y) 3.94"(Z)	13"(X) 24"(Y) 4.5"(Z)	25"(X) 25"(Y) 5"(Z)	25"(X) 25"(Y) 7"(Z)
Overall Footprint	17"(W) 15"(L) 16.5"(H)	21.5"(W) 20.5"(L) 20.5"(H)	24.25"(W) 33.5"(L) 22.25"(H)	36.5"(W) 36.5"(L) 26.5"(H)	36.5"(W) 36.5"(L) 26.5"(H)
Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM	17,000 RPM	(Bosch Colt Router) 16,000 - 35,000 RPM		Router Dependent
Router/Spindle Motor Power	30W	80W	1 HP	1HP	1.5 - 2.25 HP
Router/Spindle Motor	Included		Not Included
Shank OD	4mm		Router Dependent
Included Bits	.25mm & .50mm (Conical)		1/2" (V-Groove)
Cut Depth	15mm		Depends on Material Being Cut
Accuracy	0.002"		0.002"
CPU Compatibility	PC; Windows XP or Newer (Excluding Windows 8)		PC; Windows XP (w/Latest Service Pack) or Newer
Included Software	BravoProdigy Suite		VCarve Pro and Cut 3D
Compatible Software	VCarve Pro, Photo Carve, ARTCAM, BMP, TYPE3, MasterCam		VCarve Pro, Photo Carve, Cut 3D, BobCAD, BobART, Lazy Cam

Technical Details:

• The Click-N-Carve BE3030 CNC Carving Machine can create or import G-Codes for CNC carving programs. This function allows you to use additional software programs; such as V Carve Pro or Aspire.
• Total engraving area (XYZ travel) of the BE3030 is: 11.8"W x 11.8"D x 3.94"H.
• Capacity: 17.7" x 17.3" x 3.94".
• 80 watt spindle.
• 120 volts.
• Brushless DC motor for low noise and durability with the extended on times common with CNC routing.
• Use with hardwoods, soft woods, exotic woods, and many synthetic materials including white, brown and clear acrylic to create highly detailed carvings.
• Accurate to within 0.002".
• Works with any PC computer running Windows XP or newer.
• Endless possibilities in what you can create: use images from digital photos, CAD drawings, computer generated art programs, scanned images and more.
• Includes a simple, straightforward common platform software package (BRAVOPRODIGY Software Suite by Click-N-Carve).
• The Click-N-Carve includes everything you need to get started: USB cable to connect computer to the unit, USB controller, 4-piece clamp set to secure workpiece to table, silicone mat to secure workpiece, software discs, “How-To” tutorial video, 2 carving bits (0.5mm radius tungsten carbide miniature ball nose and 0.5mm radius tungsten carbide conical radius ball nose, both with 4mm shaft), 4-pieces of brown acrylic and 4 pieces of white acrylic (translucent material for making lithophanes).
• While the Click-N-Carve achieves professional results, this model is not intended for mass production.
• One Year Limited Warranty
• For additional information please call 1-800-260-9663
• For additional support, parts, or service please have your order number ready and call 1-855-252-2783

Additional Accessories to Fully Equip Your Click-N-Carve!
Conical Bits	Half-Conical Bits	Ball Nose Bits	End Mill Bits
White Acrylic Sheets (10-Pk)	Brown Acrylic Sheets (10-Pk)	White ABS Plastic Sheets (10-Pk)	Replacement Silicone Mat

I had a problem with the machine not having full travel in the X axis when I first tried to use it. A few phone calls to the manufacturer, and I was able to correct this. The Bravo software, while OK for photo engraving, really limits the machines true ability. I purchased V-Carve Pro from Vectric which allows the bit to go directly to the point that the engraving needs to be, moving the X and Y axis simulatneously, rather than just moving back and forth in the X axis, which speeds up the process tremendously and produces smoother curves. Overall, this is a very good product, but I wish there was a larger variety of tool bits available, such as a V bit.

With this Click-N-Carve I was able to take a photo of my granddaughter and create this night light. I can hardly wait to give it to her for her birthday. When the light is on it has all the detail of the photograph. It is so amazing and cute. I want to make more! I am thinking of making a lamp shade or setting one in front of a window or... I used the acrylic sample that came with the machine to create this lithophane.

Grandma's Little Angel
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I was a little skeptical at first, but I have heard so many stories about using a CNC router, but they are just so expensive. Well, here comes a much more affordable CNC unit! Wow...! It comes with the software, the bits, the router motor! just about everything needed but a computer wrapped up in one nicely packaged box! The software is very simple to understand and can get you carving in a couple hours! I started out working on a small piece just to get my feet wet, a simple sign with some letters heck, I was able to do it in my office it was so quiet, then I did some lithophanes, which are by far the coolest thing I have ever made - then I decided to tackle a more complex carving out of wood. I went online and found the most complex image I could think of - the Presidential Seal. I have included the image that I used as well as the finished carving… I have to say, I am impressed with this little machine – Thanks Rockler!

Image and finished carving

I've had a Click-n-Carve BE3030 for about 2 months now. The machine itself is very good. Workmanship and overall quality is great. The one thing that has the highest degree of learning-cure {IMHO} is taking a completed drawing/photo and setting it up on the carver in a way that the image is perfectly centered. Even after 100 or more carves, I occasionally get my finished image off center. This is exactly the kind of learning activity {frustration avoidance} that a user forum would facilitate.

Editor's note: Hi Edgar, a sure fire way to hit center is to find the center of the blank piece by drawing lines corner to corner (use masking tape if you already took the protective cover off the plastic). Bring the cutter to this intersection and zero the X and Y. Once you load your photo in the CNC program you will notice the image size located under the image, take these X and Y dimensions and divide by 2 and move your cutter over on the X and Y axis this amount. For example: if the size of your carving is 4” x 4” then move your cutter from center zero 2” on X and the table back 2” on the Y. This will ensure a perfect center every time. We are looking into a forum thanks for the suggestion!