Polyworks

PolyWorks Inspection Software

PolyWorks | Inspector™ is a universal 3D dimensional analysis and quality control software solution to control tool or part dimensions, diagnose and prevent manufacturing and assembly issues, guide assembly building through real-time measurements, and oversee the quality of assembled products by using portable metrology devices and CNC CMMs.

Universal Software Platform – With just one software to master, dramatically reduce your operational costs by increasing measurement specialist competency, eliminating metrology silos, boosting employee mobility, and improving overall teamwork efficiency.

Polyworks Total Solution – One-Stop Metrology Solution

Standard software in major automotive and aeronautic OEMs worldwide
Total high-density point cloud engineering solution
Operation of arm-based & hand-held probing devices, as well as laser trackers

Xtreme User Interface Customization

Fully customizable menus, toolbars, and docking windows
Shop-floor-ready interfaces in no time
Optimized visual layouts for corporate deployment

Complete Usability

Beginner visual layouts with adapted menus and toolbars for quick learning
Best-in-class part inspection workflow
World-renowned technical support

PolyWorks Inspection Software

Interface with all 3D measurement devices thanks to a universal digitizing hub

Operate all portable probing devices through direct hardware plug-ins
Interface with all point cloud scanning devices through direct hardware plug-ins or measurement file import
Connect to major brands of CNC CMMs through direct drivers or I++
Integrate measurements performed with manual gauges as well as visual checks

Deploy universal inspection projects playable on any 3D measurement device

Preconfigure the measurement workflow for all your measurement devices with piece measurement templates
Predefine multiple measurement templates within one inspection project
Adapt measurement objects and sequences to different measurement principles automatically with conversion tools

Perform all inspection tasks using a universal 3D metrology workflow

Follow the same planning process for both portable and CNC CMM metrology
Use the Play Inspection technology to execute autogenerated or user-defined measurement sequences
Leverage the 3D Control Reviewer and dynamic updateable inspection reports to implement a measurement-control-centric reporting workflow


Smart GD&T

Benefit from a smart GD&T engine based on the latest ASME and ISO standards, with advanced DRF, material condition, datum modifier, and tolerance zone capabilities


Profile and Flush & Gap gauging

Evaluate advanced dimensions on fillets, design feature lines, and sheet metal part assemblies, such as radius, angle, bending, sharpness, flush, and gap.


Airfoil gauging

Extract advanced features on fan, compressor, and turbine blades to control and analyze dimensions, such as edge radius, thickness, length, width, angle, and area.


Control views

Organize projects containing hundreds of dimensional and GD&T controls into small and logical groups of controls, with individual controls tied to specific alignments and coordinate systems.


First-article inspection

Access a global list of controls sorted by characteristic index, and display critical results in 3D with the preferred point of view for easier dimensional analysis and reporting.


Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Access a global list of controls sorted by characteristic index, and display critical results in 3D with the preferred point of view for easier dimensional analysis and reporting.


Multipiece data management

Measure multiple pieces using different 3D measurement devices, and store them in a single project folder using an optimal format that minimizes disk space usage.


Play Inspection tool

Use the powerful Play Inspection and Sequence Editor tools to automate measurement workflows by ordering and triggering operations.


Macro scripting

Add macro scripts to your measurement workflows to apply proprietary techniques, provide special feedback, or interconnect to other systems.

Complete Dimensional Analysis and
Quality Control Toolbox

At the heart of PolyWorks|Inspector lies a powerful inspection engine with parametric data handling, certified mathematical algorithms, and extensive visual and audio feedback capabilities. It allows users to extract meaningful information from their measured 3D data, automate the inspection process when more than one piece is measured, and structure the presentation of measurement results to facilitate enterprisewide digital collaboration.

Market-Leading
Portable Metrology Platform

Renowned for the power and stability of its direct hardware interfaces, PolyWorks|Inspector offers an extensive set of guidance technologies that the world’s largest manufacturing OEMs trust to implement efficient, precise, and repeatable measurement processes for portable metrology devices.

Technical Specification

Minimum System Requirements*

CPU: Dual-core CPU
RAM: 4 GB
Graphics cards: Hardware-accelerated, professional OpenGL graphics card (NVIDIA certified cards and drivers) equipped with 1 GB of memory
Operating system: 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10, Professional Edition
Input device: Two-button mouse with wheel

*These requirements are adequate if you are planning to use single-point probing devices and your CAD model file sizes are smaller than 50 MB.

Recommended System Requirements*

CPU: Dual-core CPU
RAM: 32 GB
Graphics card: NVIDIA Quadro series graphics card equipped with 2 GB of memory (NVIDIA certified cards and drivers)
Operating system: 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10, Professional Edition
Input device: Two-button mouse with wheel

*This configuration covers a broad range of applications by offering the performance required when importing larger CAD models or laser scanning large parts with high resolution. If you have doubts about the best system configuration for your type of application, contact our technical support team.