Hi all I would like buy a snapmaker ray 40w but I saw also 2.0. In this last case I need buy laser kit 40w while I would like ask if it is possible transform ray in cnc. Which electric guide I need? Can I connect two more motor to controller of ray version or other 3 motor if I would add rotary device? which cnc tool can I add?
Many thanks
There is no z axis for carving in depth so cnc machining seems not possible on ray.
The 2.0 or Artisan can do it 
Just one more question.
For laser if I have snapmaker 2 and I buy 40 w modulo, do you think is better ray version with 40w and separated cnc device or snapmaker 2 is a good solution for all?
When the build volume of snapmaker 2.0 is okay for you, then I think you do not need a Ray. Lasering is the easiest task of the Snapmaker i think. Just two axis needed, small height differences in working bed are also not that bad as on printing and carving. But the Ray just provides much more space.
Thank you very very much
Just one more question. I saw also artisan and artisan premium. I would ask differences. I notice that one is 10w laser and the other 40 and the second have pump air assist. I notice that boxes of premium contains much more staff. I would ask if online the boxes contains are very different and premium contain much more kit and mechanical part or are identical and differ for pump and laser power
Artisan has the latest machine design and more rigidity for cnc.
If you choose the 2.0 you would also “need” the 200W CNC with bracing kit and would like to have the quickswap kit (recently saw it was included in a package but not sure if it’s any time…).
The air assist comes with the 20/40W laser it’s a game changer for cutting (more than 10mm are possible).
If you don’t need thick cutting the 10W laser works fine for engraving in anyway.
Personally I would choose the Artisan if there is enough space and you need the ability of cnc machining.
3in1 machines have three possibilities in the same space. The machines do a good job but don’t assume it’s the best 3d printer (it’s good but there are way faster machines on the market) or cnc machine (because single mode cnc’s are more expensive and mill aluminium or steel with “no” problems).
Lasering has the tiniest difference from other machines on the market (I guess) , it depends on laser spot and software, because of supported lightburn software, snapmaker machines do a great job at lasering.