Carvey
Carvey is a 3-axis CNC mill for cutting, drilling, machining, and shaping wood, plastic, and metal. In the Maker Lab we have two Carvey by Inventables.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training and Carvey Training
Workspace: 11.6" x 8", 3.15" Z-Travel
Materials: ABS, Acrylic, HDPE, Wood, Aluminum, Corian, FR1 PCB Blanks, Delrin, Expanded PVC, Machinable Foam, Machinable Wax
File Types: SVG, DXF, or G-Code (Uses Invetables software Easel)
Material Fees: We have limited wood available in the scrap bin for Carvey. We sell blanks for rubber stamps in the Maker Store. You can bring your own materials.
Common Terminology: CNC- Computer Numerically Controlled
Video Links
Software
The Carvey uses Easel, a free web-based software. You will have to create a free account with Inventables, but then you will be able to work on your project from any computer with internet access.
Manufacturer Information
Inventables Carvey Product Line
Sample Projects
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Carved Sign Carve custom signs out of wood, plastic, or metal. |
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Rubber Stamp Carve your own rubber stamp. |
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Other Resources for ideas include--
Inventables Project Page for working with a variety of materials