Both produce reliable G‑code for common CNC routers (e.g., 3040, 3018, Shapeoko). For hobbyist use, FlatCAM is often sufficient and easier to start with; for professional PCB prototyping with complex isolation, CopperCAM’s automation can save time.
Steep. You need to understand "pre-processing" (isolating geometry) before you even create a toolpath. Many beginners load a Gerber, click "Isolation Routing," get an error, and give up. Once you learn the workflow (Select Gerber -> Tools -> Isolation Routing -> Generate), it becomes second nature.
Both produce reliable G‑code for common CNC routers (e.g., 3040, 3018, Shapeoko). For hobbyist use, FlatCAM is often sufficient and easier to start with; for professional PCB prototyping with complex isolation, CopperCAM’s automation can save time.
Steep. You need to understand "pre-processing" (isolating geometry) before you even create a toolpath. Many beginners load a Gerber, click "Isolation Routing," get an error, and give up. Once you learn the workflow (Select Gerber -> Tools -> Isolation Routing -> Generate), it becomes second nature.
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