Carvera Air - Desktop CNC for Aluminum?
Robert Cowan
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I've always wondered if a desktop CNC machine can actually machine aluminum well enough for real parts. I am reviewing a Makera Carvera Air desktop CNC, so I decided to try a 6 sided turner's cube to see how it performs. Carvera Air (affiliate link) - https://bit.ly/4h7GCxq Carvera Air (not an affiliate link) - https://www.makera.com/products/carvera-air My Favorite Tools - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26XWKXQK322W8?&tag=robertcowandi-20 00:00 Intro 00:28 Desktop CNC Machines? 01:38 CAM Overview 04:37 Machine Limitations 06:02 Carvera Controller 07:39 Workholding 08:22 Setting Origin 09:01 Z Probe 11:14 Making Chips! 11:40 Coolant vs. Air 12:36 Chamfer 15:03 Workholding Rigidity 15:49 Stock Prep? 17:01 Noise and Mess 18:45 Conclusion #hobbycnc #carvera #machining
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