K2D-KeyToData GmbH announces the release of the new InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD from InspectionXpert Corp., a new quality planning and documentation software platform that supports both 3D model-based and 2D print-based formats. InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD means end users who need to create inspection packages can now save money and time using the same workflow regardless of input file format.
Key highlights of InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD:
• Does not require a CAD license to view, balloon, and extract inspection data for reporting
• Supports both 3D Model-based definition (MBD) and traditional 2D print-based inspection planning
• Creates 3D and 2D PDFs from CAD models
• Supports new DOD Model Based Definition (MBD) standards
• Standardizes MBD inspection plans in your supply chain
• Uses InspectionXpert OnDemand technology for secure, instant access from any computer at any time
"InspectionXpert OnDemand is the simplest and fastest way to generate quality inspection forms and ballooned inspection drawings or MBD inspection models," explains Jeff Cope, CEO. "We've purpose-built InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD from the ground up to be used on any computer, at any time, without manual installation and eliminating the cost of expensive CAD software licenses. This is a tool all manufacturers can integrate easily and quickly into their quality inspection process; saving time, money and increasing quality."
Manufacturers, job shops and many OEMs use a variety of CAD programs to generate or view 2D prints and 3D models for manufacturing. Creating quality inspection documents, such as first articles or in-process inspection reports, is still primarily a manual, error-prone and time-consuming process and often involves having to purchase costly CAD licenses or generating completely new CAD documents for inspection.
Now quality departments can view native CAD files including CATIA v5 2D or 3D, CATIA V6, and .dwg files using InspectionXpert, without having to purchase a CATIA or other CAD license. Support for additional CAD formats including NX, Creo/ProEngineer, Solid Edge, Inventor, Step, JT and DXF will be offered in the coming months.
"Suppliers who are looking to take advantage of the trend toward MBD will really benefit from a scalable, CAD-neutral software solution," explains Chip Depew, Director of Operations. "InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD provides a solution that improves throughput in the quality department while generating professional, accurate quality documentation to their customers in a fraction of the time."
Related Glossary Terms
- computer-aided design ( CAD)
computer-aided design ( CAD)
Product-design functions performed with the help of computers and special software.
- in-process gaging ( in-process inspection)
in-process gaging ( in-process inspection)
Quality-control approach that monitors work in progress, rather than inspecting parts after the run has been completed. May be done manually on a spot-check basis but often involves automatic sensors that provide 100 percent inspection.
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