Polyworks

Universal Software Platform

Master a single software to significantly reduce operational costs, increase metrology expertise, eliminate silos, and improve overall teamwork efficiency.

• Universal Digitizing Hub: Interface with all 3D measurement devices.

• Portable Probing: Operate all portable probing devices directly via hardware plug-ins.

• Point Cloud Scanning: Interface with all point cloud scanning devices through plug-ins or file imports.

• CNC CMM Connectivity: Connect to major CNC CMM brands via direct drivers or I++.

• Integrated Measurements: Integrate manual visual checks and digital gauge measurements.

• Universal Data Hub: Bring all relevant data under one roof.

• Digital Collaboration: Automatically create inspection projects from 3rd party software results and share them digitally via PolyWorks|DataLoop™.

• GD&T Import: Import all GD&T control types from native CAD and QIF MBD files for digital interoperability.

• Data Injection: Measure a scanned/probed object with a more precise device and inject that value into the object for reporting.

• Workflow: Perform all inspection tasks with or without CAD data using a universal workflow.

• Unified Planning: Follow the same planning process for both portable and CNC CMM metrology.

• Play Inspection: Use this technology to execute automatically generated or user-defined measurement sequences.

• Dynamic Reporting: Benefit from 3D Control Reviewer and dynamically updatable inspection reports.

• Deployment: Distribute universal inspection projects playable on any 3D measurement device.

• Pre-configuration: Pre-configure measurement workflows for all devices using part templates.

• Multiple Templates: Pre-define multiple measurement templates within a single inspection project.

• Automatic Adaptation: Adapt measurement objects and sequences to different principles using conversion tools.

Complete Toolbox for Dimensional Analysis

At the heart of PolyWorks|Inspector lies a powerful inspection engine with parametric data handling, PTB-certified algorithms, and extensive feedback features. It allows users to extract information, automate processes for multiple parts, and structure the presentation of results for digital collaboration.

Perfect Alignment Every Time

• Surface and Section Best-fit: Fit measured surfaces and sections to nominal definitions with rotation/translation/tolerance zone constraints.

• Object Best-fit: Create alignments from features, reference targets, or surface points; use axial constraints to optimize results.

• Global Accuracy: Align devices while compensating for temperature changes and use bundle adjustment to maximize accuracy.

Measure All Required Dimensions

• Universal Processing: Extract dimensions from point clouds or probed points compared to CAD.

• Deviation Analysis: Obtain nominal deviations from surface, boundary, or thickness measurements via color maps.

• Feature-based Dimensioning: Measure diameter, position, orientation, or distances/angles in 2D or 3D.

• Smart GD&T: Leverage an engine based on the latest ASME and ISO standards with advanced DRF and material condition features.

• Flush & Gap: Evaluate radius, angle, sharpness, flushness, and gap on assemblies.

• Airfoil Measurement: Extract and analyze advanced features on fan, compressor, and turbine blades.

Automate Quality Control Tasks

• Multi-piece Data Management: Measure multiple parts with different devices and store them efficiently.

• Play Inspection Tool: Use the Sequence Editor to automate workflows by sequencing operations.

• Macro Scripting: Add macro scripts to implement custom techniques or connect with external systems.

Review Inspection Results Efficiently

• Control Views: Organize hundreds of controls into logical groups tied to specific alignments.

• FAI (First Article Inspection): Quickly publish AS9102 and PPAP compliant reports by exporting results to Excel.

• SPC (Statistical Process Control): Evaluate production repeatability and predictability with automatically calculated statistics.

• MSA (Measurement System Analysis): Design Gauge R&R studies using PolyWorks|ReportLoop™ and publish results in rich Excel templates.