The Carvera Air is a smart, precise, and versatile desktop CNC machine, perfect for small businesses or creative enthusiasts. It offers quick tool-change in just 10 seconds, auto-probing and leveling for accurate cuts, and supports an optional 4th axis module for cylindrical objects, double-sided parts and complex 3D shapes. Every Carvera Air comes fully assembled, fine-tuned and tested before delivery, and can mill a wide range of materials including wood, plastic, aluminum and brass. Whether you’re engraving, cutting or milling, Carvera Air empowers you to bring realistic and intricate designs to life.

Specifications:

Dimensions
Work Area 30cm (X) × 20cm (Y) × 13cm (Z)
11.8in × 7.9in × 5.1in
4th Axis Work Area (optional) Ø 9.2cm × 20cm
3.6in × 7.9in
Gantry Clearance 12cm / 4.7in
Max Height (Lid Open) 84cm / 33in
Footprint 50cm (W) × 45cm (D) × 45cm (H)
19.7in × 17.7in × 17.7in
Weight 30kg / 66lbs (approx)
Spindle
Power 200 watt
Speed 0 – 13,000 RPM (closed-loop control)
Collet Custom collet with ⅛″ integrated (optional: ¼″, 6mm, 4mm)
Tool Change Method Quick tool changer
Cooling Air cooling
Air Assist Supports external air compressor connection
Motion System
Motor Closed-loop stepper motors
Drive Method Z-axis: linear rails + ball screw
X/Y-axis: hardened chrome-plated rods + ball screws
Max Travel Speed 4000 mm/min (157 in/min)
4th Axis Drive Method (optional) Harmonic drive
Precision
Spindle Runout < 0.01mm / 0.0004in
Resolution 0.01mm / 0.0004in
Laser Module (optional)
Power 5 watt
Laser Type 445nm semiconductor diode laser
Dust Collection
System Cyclone Dust Collector (optional)
External dust collector with rear-chip evacuation duct + spindle dust shoe
Supported Materials
Metals Aluminum, brass, copper
Limited compatibility: steel, titanium (not recommended for long jobs)
Wood Hardwood, softwood, MDF, plywood, etc.
Plastics Foam, PVC, ABS, Acrylic, PC, HDPE, etc.
Composite Materials Carbon fiber, FR4, etc.
Laser Engrave Materials Wood, plastic, fabric, leather, cardboard, etc.
Software
Controller Dedicated software with Carvera functions.
New Makera Controller mobile app coming soon.
Connectivity USB / Wi-Fi
Controller OS iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
Dedicated CAM Software Makera CAM (Makera Studio coming soon)
Compatible CAD/CAM Software Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, VCarve Pro, Aspire, Illustrator, etc.
Makerables Makera’s universal CNC project-sharing platform
AI Craft Makera’s AI tool for customizing CNC models without modeling skills