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 |
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| 4th Axis Work Area (optional) | Ø 9.2cm × 20cm 3.6in × 7.9in |
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| Gantry Clearance | 12cm / 4.7in | |
| Max Height (Lid Open) | 84cm / 33in | |
| Footprint | 50cm (W) × 45cm (D) × 45cm (H) 19.7in × 17.7in × 17.7in |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Supported Materials | ||
| Metals | Aluminum, brass, copper Limited compatibility: steel, titanium (not recommended for long jobs) |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | |