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title: Carvera Air desktop CNC
description: "![](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG-20250513-WA0006-1024x576.jpeg) Regular (flat) usage, showing the controller software on the connected tablet ![](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_20250513_222406_553-1024x576.jpg) 4th axis usage The bed is 300x200mm (though it is possible to mill larger stock through tiling) and the 4th axis can take stock up to 200mm…"
url: "https://lamm.space/docs/carvera-air-desktop-cnc/"
updated: "2025-05-14"
category: CNC
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# Carvera Air desktop CNC

![](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG-20250513-WA0006-1024x576.jpeg)
Regular (flat) usage, showing the controller software on the connected tablet

![](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_20250513_222406_553-1024x576.jpg)
4th axis usage

The bed is 300x200mm (though it is possible to mill larger stock through tiling) and the 4th axis can take stock up to 200mm long.

## Documentation

There is a huge amount of information to be found on the [official wiki](https://wiki.makera.com/en/home).

Physical manuals are near the machine, but [digital versions](https://wiki.makera.com/en/Air/Manual) are also available.

There are plenty of [project ideas](https://wiki.makera.com/en/knowledge-sharing) (video and text) to give inspiration and to give you an idea of what is possible.

## Materials

Please ask before milling ferrous metals or anything not mentioned below.

Always attach the hoover and dust shoe when milling wood or plastic (except when using the 4th axis) and always use air assist when milling metals.

- Wood
  - Hardwood
  - Softwood
- Plastic (hard)
  - Acrylic
  - Polycarbonate
  - ABS
- Circuit boards, single- and double-sided
- Non-ferrous metals
  - Aluminium (8082 for milling - do not use regular, soft aluminium)
  - Brass
  - Copper
- Ferrous metals (except on 4th axis)
  - Stainless steel
  - Mild steel

## Tooling

Members are expected to use their own tooling (mills and bits) with the machine - they can break and will wear out with use. A variety of basic mills and bits are available for purchase from us (from £1.50 each).

## Examples

Some cool things we've made on the machine.

![](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_20250513_215743_654-1024x576.jpg)
MDF prototype for brass name badges

## Funding

The device was funded by [Electech Innovation Cluster (ETIC)](https://www.electechinnovationcluster.co.uk/) and arrived in May 2025.