Carvera
Carvera is a 3-axis CNC mill for cutting, drilling, machining, and shaping wood, plastic, and non-ferrous metal with an optional 4th axis module. In the Maker Lab we have one Carvera from Makera.
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Training Required: Basic Training and Carvera Training
Workspace: 3-axis: 36cm X x 24cm Y x 24 cm Z (14.2" x 9.4" x 5.6")
4-axis: 9.2cm Diameter x 24cm Length (3.6" x 9.4")
Materials: Hardwood, Softwood, MDF, Plywood, PVC, ABS, Acrylic, PC, HDPE, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, etc.
File Types: Carvera accepts g-code. Makera CAM software can import images, DXF/SVG vector graphics, STL/3MF 3D models, and PCB Gerber files.
Material Fees: You can bring your own materials, but confirm machine compatibility before using.
Common Terminology: CNC- Computer Numerically Controlled; CAM- Computer Aided Manufacturing
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Software
Makera offers custom Makera CAM software. Compatible with other CAD/CAM software including Fusion360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, VCarve Pro, Aspire, Illustrator