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Carvey is a desktop CNC router from Inventables. They call it desktop carver since they think "cnc router" would be confusing for new users.It can carve in many materials including soft metals:
- Hardwoods like walnut, maple, and mahogany
- Softwoods like pine and balsa
- Cork
- Plywoods and MDF
- Soft metals including aluminum, copper, brass, silver and gold
- Circuit boards
- Plastics like acrylic, HDPE, Delrin, Corian and PVC
- Waxes and foams
- Linoleum and other stamping materials
KS campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carvey/carvey-the-3d-carving-machine-for-the-maker-in-all/description
Carvey demonstration:
Carvey homepage: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/carvey
Carvey technical specifications:
- Machine Footprint: 24" x 24" x 18” (61cm x 61cm x 46cm)
- Work Area: 12” x 8” x 2.75” (30cm x 20cm x 7cm)
- *Repeatability 0.001" to 0.003"
- Run out: .0006" (.01524mm)
- Spindle RPM: 3000-12,000 (300W)
- Weight Approx: 60 lbs. (27kg)
- Materials it Can Cut: wood, soft metals, foam, plastics, circuit boards
- Connectivity: USB Port
- Computer System Requirements: Chrome web browser, 64 bit Mac or Windows, USB Port.
- Price at 1999 USD range for base model
Here is Barnacules touring the Inventables offices and reviewing the Carvey:
Carvey has a nice design but there are no independent reviews or test.
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| Carvey desktop cnc router |
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| Example of a casing and components made with Carvey |
