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Makera Carvera Air CA1 Desktop CNC Mill (4th Axis and Laser Module)

Precision subtractive machining of aluminium, brass, polymers and PCBs, with rotary machining on the 4th axis and laser marking and cutting.

Enclosed desktop CNC mill machining an aluminium part
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In short

Precision subtractive machining of aluminium, brass, polymers and PCBs, with rotary machining on the 4th axis and laser marking and cutting. The Makera Carvera Air CA1 is an enclosed three-axis desktop CNC mill; with the optional 4th-axis rotary unit and laser module it combines subtractive machining, rotary part machining, laser marking and thin-material cutting on a single platform.

Machine type
Enclosed three-axis desktop CNC mill
Working area (X × Y × Z)
300 × 200 × 75 mm
Additional axes
4th-axis rotary unit

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.

Overview

The Makera Carvera Air CA1 is an enclosed three-axis desktop CNC mill; with the optional 4th-axis rotary unit and laser module it combines subtractive machining, rotary part machining, laser marking and thin-material cutting on a single platform. Automatic tool-length measurement, a workpiece-zeroing probe and a dust-extraction interface support a repeatable and clean workflow. Soft metals such as aluminium and brass, engineering polymers including PMMA, POM, PEEK and PTFE, composite sheets, wood and copper-clad PCB laminates can be machined. From CAM-generated G-code the system produces close-tolerance sample holders, electrode and cell components, experimental rig parts, mould cores and prototype circuit boards. In the characterisation laboratory it complements the 3D printers by providing rapid prototyping capability for metal and rigid polymer parts.

Measurement principle

Capabilities

  • Precision three-axis milling of aluminium, brass and engineering polymers

  • Cylindrical and multi-face machining with the 4th-axis rotary unit

  • Laser marking, engraving and thin-material cutting with the laser module

  • Prototype PCB isolation milling from copper-clad laminates

  • Automatic tool-length measurement and probe-based workpiece zeroing

  • Repeatable part production through a CAM-based G-code workflow

Suitable samples

  • Aluminium and brass blanks

  • Engineering polymers such as PMMA, POM, PEEK and PTFE

  • Composite and wood sheets

  • Copper-clad PCB laminates

  • Sample holder, fixture and cell component designs

Technical specifications

Makera Carvera Air CA1 Desktop CNC Mill (4th Axis and Laser Module) — Technical specifications
Machine typeEnclosed three-axis desktop CNC mill
Working area (X × Y × Z)300 × 200 × 75 mm
Additional axes4th-axis rotary unit
Laser moduleDiode laser for marking, engraving and thin cutting
SpindleBrushless spindle with automatic tool-length measurement
Machinable materialsAluminium, brass, polymers, composites, wood, PCB
ControlG-code; CAM software design-to-part workflow

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.
Manufacturer
Makera
Model
Carvera Air CA1 (4th axis + laser)
Catalogue no.
29

Quick answers

Desktop CNC: key facts

What is Makera Carvera Air CA1 Desktop CNC Mill (4th Axis and Laser Module) used for?

It is used for: Precision three-axis milling of aluminium, brass and engineering polymers, Cylindrical and multi-face machining with the 4th-axis rotary unit, Laser marking, engraving and thin-material cutting with the laser module, Prototype PCB isolation milling from copper-clad laminates, Automatic tool-length measurement and probe-based workpiece zeroing, and Repeatable part production through a CAM-based G-code workflow.

Which samples can Makera Carvera Air CA1 Desktop CNC Mill (4th Axis and Laser Module) analyse?

Suitable samples: Aluminium and brass blanks, Engineering polymers such as PMMA, POM, PEEK and PTFE, Composite and wood sheets, Copper-clad PCB laminates, and Sample holder, fixture and cell component designs.

Which NAKTEM services use Makera Carvera Air CA1 Desktop CNC Mill (4th Axis and Laser Module)?

Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing and CNC.

What results do I receive?

Typical deliverables: Fabricated parts (resin, FDM or CNC) with the requested post-processing, Production record covering material, layer height/toolpath, print or machining parameters and post-processing steps, Manufacturability assessment and design improvement suggestions, Dimensional check report of critical features by calliper/micrometer on request, and Production summary report (PDF).

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