Gom Inspect 2019

Powerful, free inspection software – but with a 2019-era learning curve

GOM Inspect 2019 remains a standout release in the metrology world. Even years later, it’s a go‑to tool for many quality engineers, especially because the free version still offers extensive functionality for 3D mesh and CAD comparison.

The software included a template-based report generator. Users could automate the creation of PDF reports containing color maps, tables of deviations, and annotated snapshots. The "Excel Export" function allowed raw deviation data to be exported for statistical process control (SPC). Gom Inspect 2019

You apply tolerances to each inspection element. Gom Inspect 2019 will instantly flag out-of-tolerance results (usually in red) and calculate pass/fail statistics.

| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Scan is "inside out" or upside down | The Pre-alignment failed. Try manually moving the scan close to the CAD position using the "Move" tools before running the Best Fit. | | Color map is noisy | Your scan data might be noisy. Use Edit > Filter to smooth the point cloud, or check if you are measuring against the wrong mesh. | | "No intersection" error | The software cannot calculate a path between the two objects. Check that your alignment is correct and the objects are not miles apart. | Powerful, free inspection software – but with a

Note on Version Differences: GOM Inspect is now owned by Zeiss. While newer versions exist (GOM Inspect 2022/2023), the 2019 interface and workflow described above remain the industry standard for that specific release.

When you open GOM Inspect 2019, the workspace is divided into four main areas: Note on Version Differences: GOM Inspect is now

The metrology community has a specific obsession with the year 2019. Here is the history:

This means that if you download GOM Inspect 2019 today from an archive (note: official distribution has moved to ZEISS Inspect), you get professional software worth thousands of dollars for zero cost.