One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a CNC machine is the cutting area, and the Makera Z1 offers very nearly the same cutting area as the larger Carvera Air, at 200 × 200 mm and 100 mm tall. The Makera Z1 comes with a 150 W spindle with a 13,000 RPM spindle speed and a custom ⅛-inch collet that features optional ¼-inch, 6 mm, and 4 mm collets. The collet features the familiar quick tool change system that has proven to be quite advantageous in our in-progress review of the Carvera Air. The Makera Z1 is designed to cut materials like hard and soft woods and MDF, all manner of plastics, FR4 and fibreglass composites, and metals, including aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, and other non-ferrous metals. However, it should be noted that Makera advises cutting metals very slowly and cautiously.