Better than 3D Printing? CNC Noob tries out Makera Carvera Air
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In this video, I dive into CNC machining with the Makera Carvera Air, a compact desktop CNC that’s perfect for makers and engineers. I compare CNC aluminium parts with 3D printed ones from my Prusa Core ONE for a real-world project — building a universal testing machine with both additive and subtractive manufacturing.
If you're into making, 3D printing, CNC, desktop fabrication, or just curious how these technologies stack up in terms of strength, precision, and workflow — this one’s for you!
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📺 Recommendations
Watch Albert from @247printing doing his first steps in CNC milling and getting his first project milled out of aluminium using the regular Carvera:
• Makera Carvera CNC Mill: Great for (wealth...
Watch @RobertCowanDIY make a complex part from aluminium using the Carvera Air:
• Carvera Air - Desktop CNC for Aluminum?
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📚 Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:25 What is CNC?
02:46 Carvera Air
04:10 CAM
04:49 Making Aluminium Parts
07:30 CNC vs 3DP
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