Geomagic Qualify Makes Quick, Simple Work of Exceeding Cellphone Inspection Benchmark

When a cellphone subsupplier for Ericsson, Nokia, and Siemens requested an inspection of a CAD model within 15 minutes, Cascade Computing of Sweden didn't sweat it. With Geomagic Qualify rapid inspection software from Geomagic, it was a simple job.

Cascade, a computer solutions company serving Scandinavia, was asked to inspect the part for three known errors as part of a simulated performance benchmark. With Geomagic Qualify, Cascade quickly found the three errors, as well as other errors the makers weren't aware existed.

Qualify allows automatic graphical comparisons between a CAD master model and the built part or object. Shop-floor inspectors, technicians and design engineers can use Qualify to quickly and easily overlay, evaluate and report deviations between designed and built parts. nspections can be performed with one click of the mouse and shared with colleagues via automatically generated, Web-ready HTML reports. Qualify provides accurate comparisons that allow users to comply with even the strictest deviation standards.

Cascade started the benchmark by digitizing a cellphone part with an ATOS HR SO scanner, which captured 500,000 points in 10 minutes. Geomagic Qualify enabled the company to compare models based on a specified level of tolerance of 0.003 mm. Within five minutes, the software displayed deviation results using color-coded representations that are easy to decipher. Geomagic Qualify also automatically generated a green and red "go/no-go" display.

Cascade also uses Geomagic Studio for rapid reverse engineering. The company provides a wide range of services, including CAD/CAM, reverse engineering, modification and repair, milling, verification, and rapid inspection.