It’s a measurement software that boosts the performance of 3-dimensional measuring equipment, turning complex tasks into simple ones. It is usually employed to run 3D “metrology” devices including a wide range of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) types. Alternatively it is used offline independent of the device used to acquire the data, for prep and programming beforehand or analysis and reporting afterwards. There are many types and OEMs of metrology devices for which Verisurf is chosen to upgrade its performance (if not already equipped with Verisurf). The software makes the system easier to use while also reducing the time it takes to get the job done. New users learn to be proficient faster, therefore getting them up and running sooner with very little training. It is used primarily for quality control inspection, reverse engineering, and tooling and assembly building.

Making tasks like quality control (QC) inspection or reverse engineering as simple as your favorite smartphone app.  The 3-dimensional measuring (metrology) software accomplishes tasks with fewer mouse-clicks and device button-pushes than other solutions.  What will surprise those who have not used it, the software is also very powerful for high-end, complex engineering operations and data processing and analysis.  And it has robust, highly customizable reporting and CAD data output. So it makes basic measuring simple and quick, but has the built-in functionality for advanced level work. Verisurf will program automated CMM-type devices as well as create software-automated, user-prompted measurement routines to create speedy and controlled workflow for manual devices.

For import of CAD models: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD, SolidEdge, Mastercam, IGES, STEP, STEP AP242, Parasolid ACIS, STL, KeyCreator, Rhino, and Spaceclaim (file import is drag-and-drop).  For import of data: Excel, csv, txt, dat, ref, des & raz, and also Windows Clipboard.  For “Save-as” export: IGES, STEP, STL, Parasolid, Mastercam, CATIA, AutoCAD, ACIS, 3D PDF.  Report output file types: html, txt, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, csv, ascii, PDF, 3D PDF.

All types of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) varieties from a vast array of OEMs.  Primary examples are portable devices from FARO, Hexagon/Romer/Leica, API, Nikon & Creaform.  Examples of CMMs include Perceptron/Coord3, Hexagon/Brown & Sharpe/Leitz/Dea, Wenzel, Mitutoyo, Zeiss, Helmel, Made2Measure, AIMS & Renishaw, plus machines with controllers from Pantec & Renishaw. The list of 3-dimensional non-contact scanners is too long to list and is growing rapidly. Other interfaces are available and/or can be quickly added. Bi-directional communication is available through the Verisurf API for collaborative communication with external control systems such as those of robotic controllers as just one example.

Verisurf is powerful in operating all types of 3-dimensional measuring devices that are applicable for reverse engineering (RE) or “digitizing.”  It is sometimes used offline with previously captured data, then imported for RE.  Verisurf is the only full-featured metrology software based on a true CAD system, has full meshing and advanced mesh modeling, NURBS surfacing, wireframe (“sketching”) with history (parametric modeling) and solid modeling.  Device types include the popular scanner-type systems available, but Verisurf also excels at doing a lot with basic contact, discrete point CMM devices.  Not all parts lend themselves to non-contact scanning and it is a misconception that “scanning” is necessary or even the best choice for every application of RE.  In fact, “primitive” shapes like planes, cylinders, spheres, lines, circles (holes) and even simple double-curvature contours can be reverse engineered with Verisurf’s basic measuring package.