Machined parts commonly have sharp edges and corners that are “broken” for a variety of reasons in a process called edge break. Breaking an edge can be accomplished by rounding off the sharp corner, creating a rounded edge, or by machining a flat edge transition, creating a chamfer. A single machined part in the aviation and automotive industries can have dozens of edge break call outs that can be challenging and time-consuming to measure. There is a significant incentive to quickly, accurately, and conveniently measure these important callouts to speed up turnaround time and increase confidence in part geometry. To fulfill the imperatives of industry, handheld 3D metrology that uses edge break analysis software can bring speedy and precise edge break measurements to the shop floor.