SOLIDWORKS Inspection
Streamlining quality control processes
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is a powerful quality control solution that automates the creation of inspection reports and ballooned drawings. Designed for manufacturers, quality engineers, and inspectors, it streamlines first article inspections (FAI), in-process checks, and compliance reporting, ensuring faster, more accurate inspections while reducing manual errors.
What is SOLIDWORKS Inspection?
Automated inspection reporting
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is a quality control and inspection software that simplifies the creation of ballooned inspection drawings and reports. By extracting dimensions directly from SOLIDWORKS drawings or PDFs, it eliminates manual data entry, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
Designed for quality engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers, SOLIDWORKS Inspection supports GD&T annotations, AS9102, ISO, and PPAP standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. With optical character recognition (OCR), automated data extraction, and real-time measurement input, SOLIDWORKS Inspection speeds up the first article inspection (FAI) process, helping manufacturers maintain consistent product quality and traceability.
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Standard
- Balloon Drawing Creation
- Characteristic Identification
- Extracting Inspection Information
- 2D and 3D PDF Report Creation
- Direct Integration with SOLIDWORKS Drawings
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- Excel-Based Inspection Projects
- Support for ANSI/ASME and ISO Standards
- Batch Ballooning
- Drawing Comparison
SOLIDWORKS Inspection
Professional
- All features of SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard
- Advanced OCR Technology
- Support for Additional Standard Formats (GD&T)
- Customisable Excel Templates
- Automated Measurements
- Native CAD File Support (CATIA, Creo, NX, etc.)
- Integration with SOLIDWORKS PDM
- 1-Click Export to Inspection Reports
- Automated Drawing Ballooning
- CMM Data Import
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Frequently asked questions
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is designed to automate the inspection process, making it easier for manufacturers and quality engineers to:
- Generate ballooned inspection drawings automatically from 2D PDFs, TIFFs, and SOLIDWORKS files.
- Create industry-standard inspection reports (FAI, AS9102, PPAP, ISO 9001) in minutes.
- Extract dimensions and tolerances automatically, reducing manual data entry errors.
- Track and manage inspection data, ensuring compliance and product quality.
By streamlining quality control, SOLIDWORKS Inspection reduces inspection time, improves accuracy, and enhances traceability.
Traditional inspection reporting requires manual ballooning and data entry, which is time-consuming and error-prone. SOLIDWORKS Inspection automates this process by:
- Instantly applying balloon callouts to 2D engineering drawings.
- Automatically extracting dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T annotations.
- Generating formatted inspection reports (Excel, PDF) in compliance with industry standards.
- Allowing direct input of measurement data from digital calipers and CMMs.
With these features, companies can cut inspection reporting time by up to 90%, ensuring faster production and fewer quality-related delays.
- Automated Ballooning – Quickly applies numbered balloons to dimensions, reducing manual effort.
- Error Reduction – Eliminates transcription mistakes in manual inspection reports.
- Industry Compliance – Supports AS9102, ISO 9001, and PPAP reporting formats.
- Integration with Measurement Devices – Captures real-time inspection data from digital calipers and CMMs.
- Seamless Workflow – Works with SOLIDWORKS drawings, PDFs, and scanned documents.
These features make SOLIDWORKS Inspection a must-have solution for quality assurance teams, improving efficiency and accuracy.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is available in two versions, tailored to different quality control needs:
- SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard – Focuses on 2D drawing ballooning and automatic report generation.
- SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional – Adds real-time measurement input, CMM compatibility, and advanced reporting tools.
Both versions streamline quality assurance processes, helping manufacturers meet strict quality standards with ease.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is ideal for:
- Quality Engineers – To automate inspection documentation and improve compliance.
- Manufacturers – To streamline FAI, PPAP, and in-process inspections.
- Aerospace & Automotive Suppliers – To meet industry regulations and ensure traceability.
- Medical & Industrial Companies – To maintain high-quality production standards.
By reducing manual tasks and ensuring 100% inspection accuracy, SOLIDWORKS Inspection helps companies increase efficiency and maintain consistent product quality.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional integrates with digital calipers, micrometers, and CMMs to:
- Capture real-time measurements and compare them against design tolerances.
- Automatically populate inspection reports with actual measurements.
- Identify out-of-spec parts instantly, reducing defects and rework.
This integration ensures faster, more accurate quality control, eliminating manual data entry errors.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is available through MECAD Systems, an authorised SOLIDWORKS reseller. We offer:
- Custom licensing options to fit your business needs.
- Expert training & support to maximise your quality control processes.
- Free consultations & product demonstrations to show how SOLIDWORKS Inspection can improve inspection efficiency.
Contact MECAD Systems today to see how SOLIDWORKS Inspection can help you reduce errors, automate reporting, and ensure consistent product quality.
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