Reverse engineering

From physical part to usable CAD.

Rebuild the geometry of existing parts so design, repair and fabrication can move forward.

Original manufacturer equipment image
Equipment selected to suit the project.
What we can help with

A focused scope.
A useful result.

  • Part and assembly digitization
  • Surface and solid modeling
  • Legacy-part documentation
  • File preparation for downstream CAD

Legacy components, custom fabrication and product development.

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The handoff

Deliverables that fit your workflow.

STEP, Rhino and mesh deliverables can be scoped for your workflow. Native parametric reconstruction is agreed separately.

Share your required format, timeline and acceptance criteria when you contact GO3D.

Choose the right output

A scan is the starting point.

DeliverableWhat it providesTypical next step
Point cloudMeasured surface positionsRegistration, review and processing
Cleaned meshConnected surface geometryVisualization, fit studies or print preparation
Surface or solid CADReconstructed design referenceDesign changes, interfaces and downstream CAD
Feature-based reconstructionAn agreed modeling structureEditing in the receiving CAD workflow
Applications

Bring existing geometry forward.

Legacy & replacement parts

Document components when original drawings are missing or incomplete. Capture interfaces and mounting relationships along with the part.

Design & fit checks

Study clearances and surrounding geometry before redesigning a component, panel, bracket or enclosure.

Fabrication handoff

Prepare agreed models for designers and fabricators. Include the intended material, production process and fit-verification requirements.

Does a scan automatically become production-ready CAD?

No. Raw data, meshes, surfaces and feature-based CAD are different deliverables. Engineering checks, material decisions and production acceptance remain part of the agreed workflow.

Which file format should I request?

Tell us the receiving application and the intended editing or manufacturing task. Mesh, STEP and Rhino workflows have different uses; choose the format before modeling starts.

What are you working on?

Start with the result you need. We’ll help choose the right next step.

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