3D Scan Reverse Engineered to 3D CAD Model

Reverse Engineering from 3D Scans

We Create 3D CAD Models

Services:

  • Precise, accurate 3D scanning service
  • Reverse engineering to 3D CAD models for CNC machining and 3D printing of:
    • final and prototype parts
    • casting patterns
    • injection moulds
    • blow moulds
    • composite moulds
    • pressing dies
    • sculptures, jewelry and more
  • Non-contact optical inspection of engineering artefacts for quality control
  • Digital comparison of 3D scanned parts with reference 3D CAD models


Sales:

  • eviXscan metrology-class 3D scanners and inspection automation
  • Geomagic software for reverse engineering and quality control

Why Use 3DWORX?

3DWORX is a specialist in high-precision 3D scanning and digital reverse engineering to 3D CAD models, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and serving clients across Southern Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and the Middle East.

Our solutions are compatible with SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion, Mastercam, Edgecam, OnShape, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Rhino, CATIA, Creo and more.

We rapidly create 3D CAD models for CNC machining and 3D printing of parts, tooling and casting patterns for manufacturing.

Our experience spans mining, automotive mass-production, world championship winning motor sport teams, foundries, medical manufacturing, aviation, defence, ceramics, food production and other manufacturing industries.

We offer 3D scanning to CAD conversion services, along with 3D scanners, software, and expert consulting.

Our solutions support manufacturing and quality control of final parts, prototypes, injection moulds, blow moulds, pressing dies, casting patterns, composite moulds, pumps, valves, hydraulics, gears, drives, and more…

Metrology-class 3D Scanners

For Reverse Engineering and Quality Control

3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering A Rotor

A South African Case Study with eviXscan and Geomagic Design X

Rapid Engineering Design and Part Improvement

When production stops due to failure of a critical part, and the lead time for a replacement is 12 months, how do you quickly manufacture a replacement part?

Even with 2D drawings it may take weeks to create a 3D CAD model for a replacement part that has complex or organic-shaped geometry.

With an eviXscan 3D scanner and Geomagic Design X software, a precise 3D CAD model can be created in a fraction of the time.

3D Scanning to Measure Geometry

3D scanning a part is the first step to reverse engineering geometric and organic features to create a 3D CAD model.

Scan data is combined with measurements and data sheet information for bearings, seals, keyways, etc.

The 3D CAD model can be used to CNC machine or 3D print prototypes or final parts, or sacrificial or reusable casting patterns.

Reverse Engineering and 3D CAD Modelling

Shown above is a 3D CAD model for a 900kg rotor shaft for mixing rubber, which had to be remanufactured quickly.

The model was created using an eviXscan 3D scanner and Geomagic Design X software.

The replacement rotor could be CNC machined from a casting or a billet depending on material availability and the manufacturing techniques chosen to quickly return the host machine to use.

3DWORX can help you choose a suitable 3D scanner for your use cases, and provide coaching on Geomagic Design X software for reverse engineering, and Geomagic Control X software for non-contact optical inspection and quality control.