GC-PowerPlace
GC-PowerPlace is graphical CAM software for captive and contract PCB manufacturers. GC-PowerPlace accepts Gerber data along with an ASCII BOM file to create and verify assembly equipment programs off-line. Centroids are extracted automatically with sub-micron precision. GC-PowerPlace eliminates on-line assembly programming and verification. Typical Return On Investment (ROI) is less than 3 months.
Program Off-Line, Stay Productive
GC-PowerPlace provides customer driven enhancements and new features to streamline the process of Gerber data translation.
GC-PowerPlace is the focal point of assembly programming, accepting data from virtually any source and producing
programs and files for most PCB manufacturing applications.
Virtually all of the top contract manufacturers in the United States use GraphiCode products, but you do not have to be a large
company to realize the value of GC-PowerPlace. Smaller facilities find the reliability of GC-PowerPlace well suited to their everchanging
data preparation needs.
Key Feautures:
• Automatically create part centroids from Gerber data
• Powerful and intuitive editing tools for stencil creation
• Generate overlay templates based on a part’s extents
• Create and verify assembly programs off-line
• Ability to import and merge CAD XY files
• Improved installer to ensure a simple installation process
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Input Formats:
• Gerber: RS-274-D, RS-274-X
• CAD: ASCII Data
• EDIF 4 0 0
• NC Drill/Rout: Excellon, Sieb & Meyer
• DXF/DWG
• ODB++
• GraphiCode: .PWK, .CWK, .XWK, .GWK
• Other: HPGL, Barco (.DPF), FIRE AutoPLOT |
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Output Formats Supported:
• Gerber (RS-274-D, RS-274-X)
• HPGL, DXF, PostScript, DMPL
• Excellon, Sieb & Meyer
• IPC-D-356, IPC-D-356A
• GenCAD [UniCam, CircuitCam, GenRAD
(Mitron)]
• FATF (FABmaster)
• SRFF (CyberOptics)
• User-defined output formats
Program with CAD Data
While Gerber data is usually more accurate, it’s faster to program from CAD XY centroid data. GC-PowerPlace gives you the
best of both worlds by enabling you to verify CAD XY data without having a board in hand. GC-PowerPlace imports data from
CAD text files (in ASCII format), including reference designators, X and Y locations, part numbers, package styles, rotations,
feeder numbers, and board-side information. You can graphically compare this information with corresponding Gerber data and
spot any discrepancies.
In Circuit Test Option
The in-circuit test option is a valuable software tool for printed circuit board assembly. Test engineers receive enhanced data
preparation capabilities that affect profitability. Using Gerber data, a readily available data source, the in-circuit test option offers
flexibility in ICT programming. There are many financial benefits of having the in-circuit test option including; speeding up a
board’s time to market, decreasing production time, and realizing a return on investment within 3 months.
Output to CIM Systems
GC-PowerPlace can enhance your CIM system capabilities by providing Gerber input and data manipulation. GC-PowerPlace
can be used to prepare data in the formats of popular CIM systems, such as UniCam, CircuitCam, GenRad (Mitron), and
FABmaster.
Produce Programs for All Popular Production Equipment
If you have production lines with different machines, you can produce programs for all of them from the same set of data. GCPowerPlace
stores data in a “neutral” database, from which programs can be produced for all popular pick-and-place machines
and other manufacturing equipment. You can also use it to create programs for X-ray inspection equipment and dispensing
equipment. Your sales department can even use it for preparing quotes.
Pick and Place Machines Supported
• Amistar
• Dynapert
• Europlacer
• Fuji
• Juki |
• Permatek
• Philips
• Quad Systems
• Sanyo
• Mydata |
• Siemens
• TDK
• Universal
• KME
• Panasonic |
Communicate Design Concerns with Your Customers
GC-PowerPlace directly reads files from GraphiCode’s PCB data viewer GC-Prevue. Thousands of PCB
designers use GC-Prevue to verify the designs and view the Gerber data. By using GraphiCode products,
designers and manufacturers can communicate using a common data format and software tools.
Enhance Manufacturability and Quality
GC-PowerPlace includes a full set of editing tools to ensure that your boards are ready for the assembly
process. Users can also prepare stencil files before sending them to the stencil vendor. In addition,
GC-PowerPlace enables you to add text, fiducials, and bad marks |
