Hello Native,
I did have a look at Copper Cam but after noting the quality of data it generates and time it takes I had dropped it from further consideration.
I did not think it produced a reliable error free output in a reasonable time.
I was in contact with the author of copper cad at the time in the hope of seeing when the speed and correctnes of G code output would be addressed. Unfortunately all too late for my needs
If the performance is to your satisfaction I am sure the price is.. go right ahead and purchase it.
I tried to use it and purely from the speed point of view it was taking a couple of hours to process some of my test files.
Bungard from germany ( google will find them ) have a software package which is probably much faster in terme of data processing and truer in terms of quality of data it generates.
If You have reasonable amount of money to play with check out T-Tech of usa and their software offering.
I am using Graphicode gerber editing and CAM ing software. Graphicode have a utility called PRINTER DEFINITION FILE ( or PDF a bit confusing at times) which helps export contour information in G code which EMC2 speaks
Sorry i could not help you with practical hands on PCB fabrication in copper cam.  |