GC‑PowerStation is a Windows-based PCB CAM workstation developed for printed circuit board fabrication facilities. It provides an integrated environment for processing, editing, analyzing, and preparing manufacturing data prior to production. The system is designed to manage Gerber and drill files as well as other common electronic manufacturing formats. It supports advanced data manipulation, panel creation, layer control, drill optimization, and preparation of fabrication-ready outputs. GC‑PowerStation is positioned as a higher-level CAM solution within the GraphiCode product line, offering expanded functionality and workflow capabilities beyond entry-level or mid-range tools. It is intended for professional CAM engineers and PCB manufacturers that require structured, repeatable manufacturing processes and deeper control over production data. The software integrates editing, panelization, analysis, and output preparation into a single workstation environment to support PCB fabrication workflows.

Key Features

Comprehensive Data Format Support Processes standard PCB manufacturing formats.

• Gerber data (including extended standards)
• Excellon drill files
• Mechanical and CAD data integration
• Multi-layer PCB data handling

Advanced CAM Editing Tools Modify and optimize manufacturing data.

• Add, delete, and edit graphic objects
• Pad and aperture adjustments
• Copper and outline editing

Panelization and Step‑and‑Repeat Prepare efficient production panels.

• Array configuration
• Panel layout creation
• Board spacing and alignment control

Layer Management and Control Handle complex multilayer designs.

• Layer alignment and registration
• Layer merging and manipulation
• Data transformation and adjustment

Drill Processing and Optimization Manage drilling operations.

• Drill file editing and verification
• Tool list management
• Drill data optimization

Manufacturing Output Preparation Generate production-ready outputs.

• Fabrication documentation
• Plot and print generation
• Output files for manufacturing equipment

Workflow Integration Support structured fabrication processes.

• Repeatable CAM procedures
• Process-oriented data handling
• Integration into fabrication engineering workflows

Benefits

Improved Production Accuracy Enhances data validation before fabrication.

• Detect inconsistencies
• Validate drill and copper data
• Reduce manufacturing errors

Higher Operational Efficiency Combines multiple CAM tasks in one environment.

• Reduced need for separate tools
• Faster preparation cycles
• Streamlined workflow

Better Panel Utilization Optimizes manufacturing panels.

• Efficient board arrangement
• Reduced material waste
• Improved production throughput

Enhanced Data Control Provides detailed editing and preparation tools.

• Adapt customer data to factory standards
• Maintain internal process requirements
• Improve repeatability

Scalable for Fabrication Environments Designed for professional CAM departments.

• Suitable for mid to large PCB manufacturers
• Supports structured engineering processes
• Handles complex multilayer projects