Transition from physical part to professional parametric CAD wireframe model
Scan-to-CAD Specialists in LA

Precision
Reverse Engineering

Legacy Parts to Modern CAD.

We transform physical objects into fully editable, parametric CAD models (STEP, SolidWorks). Restore broken sections or optimize designs logic-first.

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Why Manufacturers Trust Us

  • ✓ Not Just a Scan-Wrap

    We rebuild geometry from scratch using the scan as a reference for editability.

  • ✓ Design Intent Restoration

    Logic-based reconstruction of missing holes, symmetry, and feature logic.

  • ✓ Production Ready

    Water-tight STEP/SolidWorks files ready for CNC or Injection Molding.

Workflow

From Physical Part to Production-Ready CAD

Our reverse engineering process goes far beyond scanning — we create fully editable models ready for manufacturing.

1. 3D Scan

Non-contact laser scanning captures every surface with 0.001" accuracy. Your original part is never damaged.

2. Mesh Cleanup

Raw scan data is cleaned, aligned, and optimized. Holes are filled, noise is removed, surfaces are refined.

3. Surface Fitting

NURBS surfaces and geometric primitives are fit to the mesh. Complex curves and freeform surfaces are precisely matched.

4. Parametric CAD

Final delivery: a fully parametric, editable model with design intent, feature tree, and proper constraints for manufacturing.

Detailed CAD model created from reverse engineering process
Deliverables

What You Actually Get

Not just a mesh file — a complete engineering package ready for production.

  • Parametric CAD Model — Fully editable in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, etc. with proper feature tree and design intent.
  • Neutral Formats — STEP, IGES, Parasolid exports for compatibility with any CAD/CAM system worldwide.
  • 2 Revision Rounds — We iterate until the model matches your expectations and manufacturing requirements perfectly.
  • Optional: 2D Drawings — Fully dimensioned engineering drawings with GD&T callouts for manufacturing.
Compatibility

Supported CAD Formats

We deliver in whatever format your manufacturing pipeline requires.

SolidWorks

.sldprt / .sldasm

STEP

.stp / .step

IGES

.igs / .iges

Fusion 360

.f3d / .f3z

AutoCAD

.dwg / .dxf

Inventor

.ipt / .iam

CATIA

.CATPart

Rhino

.3dm

Applications

Common Use Cases

Reverse engineering solves problems across every manufacturing industry.

Legacy Part Replacement

Original manufacturer out of business? No drawings available? We recreate the part from a physical sample, producing manufacturing-ready CAD.

Quality & Inspection

Compare manufactured parts against original CAD. Our scan-to-CAD comparison provides precise deviation reports for QC workflows.

Design Modification

Need to modify an existing part but don't have the CAD? We reverse engineer it, then make your requested changes to the parametric model.

NDA Available

Start Your RE Project

Describe your part and requirements. We'll provide a detailed scope and quote with full IP protection.

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F.A.Q.

Honest Answers to Your Questions

Engineering insights on how we bring your physical world into CAD.

Will I get a 'dead' mesh or an editable CAD file?

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We provide fully editable, parametric CAD files (STEP, IGES, or native SolidWorks). It's clean reconstruction, not just a scan-wrap.

How do you handle missing or broken sections?

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Our engineers use 'Design Intent' reconstruction to logically restore missing or damaged features based on mechanical logic.

Is it expensive to RE a complex assembly?

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Complexity adds time, but it's significantly cheaper than designing from scratch. We provide fixed-price quotes based on depth of work.

Can you modify the design during the RE process?

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Yes! We can strengthen parts or change diameters and features to improve your legacy design as we digitize it.

What CAD software is the output compatible with?

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Our files work in every professional suite (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino) and are ready for CNC or injection molding.

Do you provide an accuracy validation report?

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Yes. We overlay the new CAD onto the scan data to prove that the reconstruction is perfectly faithful to the physical part.