POWERSTATION FEATURES COMPARISON
Powerstation XPERT-II |
Powerstation Basic |
Powerstation PRO |
Powerstation PRO+ |
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Geometry Features | ||||
2D Geometry: Points, Lines, Arcs, Splines, Ellipse | X | X |
X |
X |
2D Geometric Shapes: Slots, Polygons, Rectangles, Patterns, Offsets, Block Store/Retrieve | X | X |
X |
X |
Trimming Functions: Trim, Extend, Break, Change, Segment | X | X |
X |
X |
Modify Functions: Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Drag, Erase, Change Text, Line Style, Color | X | X |
X |
X |
Drafting; Dimensioning, cross hatching, text, leaders, Spell Checking | No Spell Check | X |
X |
X |
2.5D Cycles | ||||
Milling: Pocketing, Contouring, Drilling, Point to Point, helical, thread milling, Text Engraving | No Thread Mill, Single Font Engraving | X |
X |
X |
Turning: Roughing, Undercutting, Facing, Finish turn/bore, Grooving, Threading, Drilling, Tapping, Part-Off, Bar Pull | X | X |
X |
X |
EDM/Flame/Laser: Contouring, reverse direction, custom approach / depart, TAB stops | X | X |
X |
X |
3D Cycles | ||||
Revolved, Radial Surfaces, Coons Patch | - | X |
X |
X |
Ruled, Skinned, Lofted Surfaces | - | X |
X |
X |
Project on surface (Sphere, plane, cylinder, cone) | - | - |
X |
X |
File Import/Export | ||||
DXF (Drawing eXchange File) Import/Export | X | X |
X |
X |
IGES Import/Export | - | - |
X |
X |
HPGL - Import Only | - | X |
X |
X |
MINI-CAM (Trig-Man) -- Import/Export | - | X |
X |
X |
Special Features | ||||
New POWERSTATION 2015 Features | - | - | X | X |
Machining "Associativity" feature | - | - | X | X |
Macro programming Language | - | X |
X |
X |
Rotary Axis Positioning | - | X |
X | X |
Standard Tool Shape Display/Animation | - | X | X | X |
Tapered Walls (pockets,contours) | - | X | X | X |
Postprocessors | ||||
Standard Library of Sample Posts | X | X |
X |
X |
User Configured | X | X |
X |
X |
Custom Posts Available (Additional Charge) | X | X |
X |
X |
Utilities (Desktop) | ||||
NC-Code file editor, re-sequencing, compare two files, file copy, system setup, DNC communications, post processor customization | No File Compare, No DNC Drip Feed | X |
X |
X |
Options | ||||
Solidify Solids verification of the tool path | - | - |
X |
X |
Ask-Sal Tool & Material Database | - | - |
X |
X |
NC-Code Analyzer NC-Code Backplotting, error checking, cycle time calculations, Convert -G- code to DXF | - | - |
X |
X |
Wingraver Text / Logo engraving, unlimited true type fonts, and custom stick fonts | - | - |
X |
- |
Wingraver – Pro Advanced Engraving, tool path optimization, automatic serial number generation | - | - | - | X |
QUICK-LINK Advanced NC-Editor, multiple files, unlimited file size, DNC, and NC Commands (re-sequence, arithmetic, reformatting, etc..) | - | - | - | X |