4-stage path
3D Inspection Roadmap
From GD&T literacy to hybrid metrology in PolyWorks and Control X.
Stage 1 4–6 weeks
Foundation
GD&T per ASME Y14.5
The non-negotiable inspection language. Datum reference frames, the 14 controls, MMC/LMC bonus tolerance.
Stage 2 2–3 weeks
Capture
Hybrid scan + probe workflows
When to scan, when to probe, how to align hybrid datasets and capture features pure scanning misses.
Stage 3 4–6 weeks
Software A
PolyWorks|Inspector
Macro-driven inspection projects, GD&T evaluation to ASME Y14.5, branded report templates that scale.
Stage 4 4–6 weeks
Software B
Geomagic Control X
Fast visual deviation maps, cross-section evaluation, automated first-article and PPAP-style reporting.
