WESTEC Show, MasterCAM booth 2145

Anaheim, California March 16, 2010 - Verisurf Software, Inc. and select Mastercam resellers have introduced Master3DGage^TM – an affordable and portable rapid 3D inspection solution that enables machine shops to significantly increase production and improve part quality. The complete hardware/software solution automates the 3D inspection process and quickly verifies manufactured parts directly to 3D CAD models.

Master3DGage^TM will be sold exclusively by select Mastercam resellers worldwide beginning March 31. It will be unveiled at the WESTEC Show in Los Angeles (Mastercam booth 2169) from March 23-25.

“For the first time, machine shops will have a precise 3D model-based Inspection system that can quickly verify parts directly on a CNC machine or anywhere else in the manufacturing process,” said Tom Shelar, president of CAD/CAM Consulting, a leading Mastercam reseller. “Implementing portable inspection into the manufacturing process identifies issues quicker, reduces scrap, and significantly improves productivity.”

Master3DGage^TM integrates a Hexagon Metrology six-axis Portable CMM – one of the world’s most accurate – with Verisurf’s advanced 3D model-based inspection software. This complete solution delivers a precise, fully automated digital process to inspect directly to CAD models anywhere on the shop floor. First article inspections are completed in minutes.

Rapid Three-Step Inspection

1. Align: Align manufactured part to 3D CAD model by probing part to corresponding alignment targets on 3D CAD model.
2. Inspect: Inspect manufactured part in real time by manually probing or by following automated inspection plans.
3. Report: Report inspection results are automatically generated in HTML and Excel formats.

The Master3DGage^TM rapid inspection process improves manufacturing productivity in several ways. First, it eliminates dependence on 2D drawings, dozens of hand tools and gages. Second, it eliminates the need to route products away from the manufacturing process to fixed inspection areas. Third, it completes a fully digital 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, and inspection workflow.

Master3DGage^TM

Master3DGage^TM is an affordable and portable CMM solution. Powered by Verisurf inspection software, a six-axis Portable CMM gives machine shops a rapid, fully automated 3D inspection process that improves product quality, manufacturing productivity and shop profitability. Verisurf Software is the leading supplier of model-based inspection software to manufacturers worldwide. Master3DGage^TM is sold and supported exclusively through select Mastercam Resellers worldwide. For more information, visit www.Master3DGage.com.

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