Reverse Engineering
Creating manufacturable CAD models from physical parts or 3D scan data.
Reverse Engineering
Creating manufacturable CAD models from physical parts or 3D scan data.
- 01Conversion from scan data to a CAD model can be carried out.
- 02Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Cimatron, Geomagic Design X and Moldex3D can be used.
- 03STEP, IGES, Parasolid and, where needed, PDF technical drawing outputs can be evaluated.
- 04Where required, a deviation / tolerance comparison report between the scan data and the CAD model or reference geometry can be prepared.
- Physical part or scan data
Existing sample, STL, or point cloud
- Target CAD format
STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Siemens NX
- Manufacturability requirements
Draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines
- Tolerance expectation
Nominal dimensions and critical tolerance ranges
- Usage environment and load conditions
Mechanical, thermal, or chemical requirements
From Physical Part to Digital Twin
The point cloud produced by 3D scanning is the primary input for the reverse engineering process. Part geometry is digitized with hundreds to millions of measurement points per surface.
The resulting point cloud is converted into a parametric CAD model or STL output and integrated into design and manufacturing workflows.
Reverse Engineering ServiceSchematic illustration of the process — not actual part data
3D Scanning
Digitizing physical parts with red laser and blue laser 3D scanning technologies.
Mold Design
Project-based mold design for plastic injection, aluminum injection, zinc injection, and volume mold making.
Product Development
Planning the product development process from idea, sketch, sample, or existing part to production-ready design.
Quality Control / Measurement Support
Quality control support through 3D scanning, measurement comparison, and project-specific inspection needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a part without technical drawings be converted to CAD through reverse engineering?
- Yes. The core purpose of reverse engineering is to produce a manufacturable CAD dataset from a physical part. The point cloud obtained via 3D scanning is converted into a parametric model using software such as Geomagic Design X and Siemens NX.
- Does the part need to be shipped for reverse engineering?
- In most cases, the part must be sent to our facility for 3D scanning. If the part is too large or difficult to transport, on-site scanning can be evaluated on a project basis.
- Which CAD output formats can be delivered?
- STEP and IGES are the most common delivery formats. Parasolid, SolidWorks SLDPRT, and PDF technical drawings can also be provided depending on project scope.
- What is the typical project turnaround time?
- For simple parts, a few working days may be sufficient; complex geometries or multi-part sets may require longer planning, depending on the part geometry and required CAD output level.
- Can the reverse engineering output be used directly for mold design?
- Yes. A CAD model prepared with manufacturability in mind can serve as the starting data for mold design. If proceeding to tooling, draft angles and parting line requirements should be considered during the modeling phase.
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