Engineers who are involved in mechanical design or electrical design are basically familiar with SolidWorks 3D CAD design and SolidWorks Simulation simulation analysis software, but most of them do not understand SolidWorks Inspection, an inspection tool. So I want to tell you about this software today.
I believe that everyone will use software of their own industry for quality inspection work, so why do I still introduce SolidWorks Inspection to you? The reason is simple, it is powerful !
For the current inspection work, you need to manually mark the ball number engineering drawing, manually fill in and sign the quality inspection report. After all, it is filled manually, and there will be more or less: data errors and inconsistencies; time and cost have not been reduced at all; the quality has not been improved. Sometimes I hear the voice: "I need to spend about two hours to mark the key dimensions in the drawing, and then spend another two hours to create the Excel report." Are these bad situations because of our insufficient skill experience? It is possible, but not necessarily. After all, there is a great possibility of errors due to human operation. Everyone knows the reason.
Let's first take a look at what functions it has : SolidWorks Inspection can help customers create inspection documents, automatically mark engineering drawings with ball numbers, minimize the time and errors required for recording inspection measurements, and simplify the creation of inspection reports that meet industry standards. In the automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and medical equipment industries, there are strict safety regulations and requirements. Companies in these industries must provide reports that meet industry standards most of the time, including inspection documents, such as AS91002 or PPAP. Think about it at this time, after we design the model through SolidWorks 3D CAD, then use SolidWorks Inspection for quality inspection, and finally directly produce it. Isn't this feeling of being in place in one step? (Editor I have crazy obsession with a series of software of a brand, for example, Microsoft's software products from Microsoft almost contract all daily office software, and I believe everyone feels the compatibility and convenience of each other)
One software, two interfaces
One of the software here is of course: SolidWorks Inspection, and the styles of the two interfaces are compared in the following figure.
Why are there two interfaces? In fact, it is because one is a plug-in fully integrated in SolidWorks; the other one exists as an independent program. And they all support SOLIDWORKS drawings, PDF and TIFF files. Please note here that it can exist as an independent program, which means that no matter which CAD software you use, it will meet the requirements for quality inspection documentation! (If you are not using SolidWorks, but UG, Pro/E or other CAD software, it doesn't matter, SolidWorks Inspection is all supported! There should be applause here!)
About SolidWorks drawings
It can achieve seamless integration and a simpler workflow; easily handle different versions of drawings; automatically complete drawing markings and create reports; avoid errors; shorten time to market; export projects to independent programs!
About PDF and TIFF files
It has a powerful OCR engine that extracts complete information and data from existing pictures; it can mark drawings and create reports faster; it supports PDF files created by other CAD systems; it can make full use of supplier data; improve product quality and reduce errors; greatly Shorten time to market.
About efficiency improvement tools
Why is it an excellent tool for efficiency improvement? It can display/hide captured characteristic information; quickly extract BOM; compare or replace drawings.
About verification
It can be integrated with conventional measurement tools; it can be integrated with conventional measurement tools; visual feedback detection results; import CMM measurement values; create detailed reports.
Key features and benefits
1. No matter which CAD software you use, it will meet the requirements for quality inspection documentation
- It is a plug-in fully integrated in SolidWorks.
- It is also an independent program.
- Support SolidWorks drawings, PDF and TIFF files
2. Create inspection documents faster, saving time up to 90%!
- Automated processing.
- Easy to use, hardly need training, easy to use.
3. Complete quality inspection work faster
- The measured value can be input directly.
- Support digital calipers or other digital display devices.
- Import measurement values from any CMM, such as PC-DMIS, Faro CAM2...
- Highlight size or key information (green/red/yellow) based on inspection results.
4. Greatly shorten the time to market
- Reduce errors and inconsistencies.
- Able to create quality inspection documents and related reports with one click.
- Comply with industry standards, including AS9102, PPAP...
- Can be published as XML to integrate with other quality management systems.