QuickSurface for Solidworks

QuickSurface for Solidworks (formerly Mesh2Surface)

QuickSurface for Solidworks is an advanced reverse engineering add-in designed to convert 3D scan meshes into accurate CAD models. Seamlessly integrated into the Solidworks environment, it allows users to efficiently import, align, and reconstruct 3D scan data. With powerful tools for extracting geometries, fitting surfaces, and performing real-time deviation analysis, QuickSurface streamlines the reverse engineering process, saving over 50% of time compared to traditional methods. Ideal for engineers and designers, it simplifies creating complex freeform and organic shapes with precision and ease.

Seamless Solidworks Integration

QuickSurface is fully integrated into the Solidworks desktop environment, allowing users to reverse engineer directly within the software they already know and use. This eliminates the need to switch between programs, maintaining a smooth and familiar workflow. The add-in’s intuitive interface and Solidworks-native functionality make it easy to learn, while offering powerful tools for mesh manipulation, geometry extraction, and surfacing. This integration ensures users can work efficiently without sacrificing precision.

Efficient Reverse Engineering

With QuickSurface, users can cut reverse engineering time by more than half compared to traditional methods. The add-in’s advanced algorithms simplify the process of converting complex 3D scan data into accurate CAD models. Features like automated surfacing and intelligent geometry extraction make it possible to quickly transform raw scan data into a usable CAD format. The built-in real-time deviation analysis tool ensures models are accurate, instantly comparing scans to the CAD data for quality control throughout the process.

Advanced Freeform Modelling

QuickSurface excels at handling intricate, organic, and freeform shapes that are difficult to model with standard CAD tools. The software’s proprietary snap-to-mesh technology allows users to accurately recreate complex surfaces with minimal effort. Even users with little experience in freeform modelling can quickly and easily construct detailed CAD models from scan data. This makes QuickSurface particularly valuable for industries like automotive, aerospace, and product design, where complex geometries are common.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, QuickSurface requires Solidworks Desktop 3D CAD to function as an add-in for reverse engineering tasks.

No, QuickSurface is only available through authorized QuickSurface resellers, not through Solidworks resellers.

No, scanning must be done with your scanner’s software. Export the scan as an STL, OBJ, or PLY file and then import it into Solidworks using QuickSurface.

QuickSurface supports the import of STL, OBJ, PLY, and PTX files, ensuring compatibility with most 3D scanning devices.

Yes, you can perform deviation analysis at any stage of the reverse engineering process using the built-in deviation analyzer.

Yes, QuickSurface includes powerful tools for aligning scan data to the world coordinate system or aligning multiple scans together.

Yes, QuickSurface allows you to extract reference geometries like planes, cylinders, and other shapes, and convert them into parametric features in Solidworks.

With appropriate hardware (a high-performance CPU and modern graphics card), QuickSurface can handle meshes with up to 80-100 million triangles.

No, QuickSurface is designed exclusively for Solidworks Desktop 3D CAD and does not work with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

QuickSurface for Solidworks