SOLIDWORKS INSPECTION
Reduce the time needed to create inspection documentation, helping to eliminate input errors, improve quality and reduce time to market.
Automate Your Inspection Documentation
The SOLIDWORKS® Inspection add-in automates the ballooning of engineering drawings and 3D files with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). Minimizing the time needed to record inspection measurements, SOLIDWORKS Inspection streamlines the creation of industry-standard inspection reports.
Inspection Reporting Made a Easy with SOLIDWORKS Inspection
Creating quality inspection reports that meet industry standards used to be time-consuming. Now, with SOLIDWORKS Inspection, the process is automated and intelligent.
Key Benefits:
- Generate custom or standard inspection reports within minutes
- Combine multiple measurement methods into one report
- Export in Excel, PDF, or custom formats
- Access ready-to-use templates with built-in GD&T compatibility
- Enjoy effortless first article inspection software integration with SOLIDWORKS CAD
If you’re looking for quality control software that supports inspection report automation and compliance, SOLIDWORKS Inspection delivers unmatched results.
Which SOLIDWORKS Inspection package is right for you?
SOLIDWORKS INSPECTION CAPABILITIES
CAD Agnostic Compatibility
- CAD Agnostic – Works independently of the CAD system you use.
- Flexible Usage – Supports both standalone and integrated modes.
- Standalone Application – Create inspection documents without SOLIDWORKS.
- Integrated Add-in – Seamlessly works within the SOLIDWORKS environment.
Optical Character Recognition
- OCR Technology – Automatically reads dimensions and tolerances from PDF or TIFF drawings.
- Reduces Manual Input – Minimizes human error and speeds up data extraction.
- Supports Multiple Dimension Types – Recognizes diametric, linear, split dimensions, and more.
- Comprehensive Symbol Recognition – Handles notes, hole callouts, finish symbols, and GD&T symbols.
Revision Management
- Track Design Changes – Easily compare and manage revisions between drawing versions.
- Automatic Balloon Updates – Maintains consistency by updating balloon numbers when revisions occur.
- Revision History Control – Keeps a clear, organized record of inspection changes over time.
- Minimizes Rework – Reduces manual effort and errors when handling updated drawings.
Customizable Inspection Reports
- Quick Report Generation – Create inspection reports in just a few clicks.
- Standards Compliance – Supports industry standards like AS9102, PPAP, and ISO 13485.
- Template Editor – Customize reports using a flexible template editor.
- Tailored to Your Needs – Easily align reports with your company’s specific requirements.
COMPARE SOLIDWORKS INSPECTION
| DESCRIPTION | SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard | SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional |
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| Optical Character Recognition | |
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| PDF Drawing Comparison and 2D/3D Revision Management | |
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| Quality Sampling Plans | |
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| Export Options | |
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| Automatic Ballooning | |
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| Customize Inspection Reports | |
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| File Management | |
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| Enter and Import Measurements | |
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| Highlight Critical Dimensions | |
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| SOLIDWORKS Part/Assembly File Support | |
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| 2D/3D CAD File Support | |
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| Inspection Measurements | |
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| Graphical Pass/Fail Status | |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a characteristic?
A characteristic is a piece of data that needs to be measured to understand if the value is compliant. Common examples of a characteristic include dimensions, along with its tolerance style and values. Other items may include a note, symbology, or other annotation that helps direct the manufacture and production of products.
What is an FAI or FAIR?
A first article inspection (FAI) report is a collection of characteristics that need to be checked. Usually, the list is long on an FAI as this is typically the first time a design has been produced into a real product. This may include proving a new mold tool, a new process, or technology. The FAI is generally more formal with results being cataloged to compare against future measurements.
Does SOLIDWORKS Inspection come with any included templates?
Is a SOLIDWORKS drawing a requirement to use Inspection? What other file types are supported?
SOLIDWORKS models and drawings provide the fastest access to its data using the add-on within SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. You can also use many other types of “drawing” files. Our standalone version allows you to gather characteristics from PDF, TIFF, DWG/DXF, .prt, .asm, .stp/step, 3DXML, and .catpart/catproduct/catdrawing. Easy to read tutorials make it simple to learn how to automatically leverage your data with SOLIDWORKS Inspection.