Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering converts physical parts into editable CAD data for review, documentation, and possible production. D2M defines tolerances, material assumptions, inspection needs, and approval steps before the file is used.
From Physical Part to Controlled Data
Reverse engineering is useful when original design data is missing, incomplete, or no longer trusted. The objective is not simply to copy a part. The objective is to create controlled data that can be reviewed, edited, documented, and used within an approved workflow.
D2M combines 3D scanning, engineering review, and CAD reconstruction to help teams understand the part geometry, define critical dimensions, and prepare data for manufacturing, inspection, or further design work.
Data Capture
Scan strategy is selected around the component size, surface condition, tolerance requirement, and intended use of the data. The output is reviewed before modeling so gaps and assumptions are visible.
CAD Reconstruction
Raw scan data is processed into an editable model where appropriate. The model can then be checked against the scan data and prepared for simulation, inspection, documentation, or additive manufacturing review.
Our Methodology
Requirements Definition and Scoping
D2M defines the intended use of the model, critical dimensions, tolerance expectations, material assumptions, and deliverable format with the client team.
3D Data Capture
The physical part is captured using the appropriate scanning method for its geometry, size, surface condition, and accuracy requirement.
CAD Model Reconstruction
Engineers process scan data into an editable model, rebuilding features where needed and recording assumptions that require review.
Validation and Delivery
The reconstructed model is checked against the scan data and delivered with the agreed files, dimensional notes, and validation records included in scope.
Related capability context
Application Opportunities
Reverse Engineering
Reverse Engineering should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Digital Reconstruction of Legacy Parts
Digital Reconstruction of Legacy Parts should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Fine Detail Reverse Engineering
Fine Detail Reverse Engineering should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Replacement & Legacy Parts
Replacement & Legacy Parts should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Dimensional Inspection
Dimensional Inspection should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
GD&T Verification
GD&T Verification should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Prototype Inspection
Prototype Inspection should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Metrology for R&D and Engineering
Metrology for R&D and Engineering should be assessed against fit, material route, inspection needs, operating conditions, and commercial value before a manufacturing process is selected.
Relevant Industries
Aerospace
Aerospace teams work under strict traceability, material justification, and approval constraints before any manufacturing route can move beyond review. D2M supports application assessment, technology route selection, workflow design, documentation planning, and training for aerospace manufacturing and maintenance contexts.
Automotive
Automotive teams need disciplined routes for tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and low-volume components before additive manufacturing is used in production support. D2M supports application review, material selection, design preparation, documentation, and operator training for automotive manufacturing workflows.
Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial manufacturing teams need a disciplined way to review spares, tooling, fixtures, and production aids before moving them into controlled workflows. D2M supports part selection, workflow design, technology route selection, documentation, operator training, and staged implementation planning.
Oil & Gas
Oil and gas operations require disciplined review of asset criticality, material exposure, inspection requirements, and documentation before local manufacturing routes are considered. D2M supports candidate part assessment, workflow design, technology selection, inspection planning, documentation, and handover for oil and gas support contexts.
Energy
Energy operations involve demanding environments, asset downtime risk, inspection requirements, and material constraints that must be reviewed before production decisions. D2M supports candidate application review, material route assessment, workflow design, documentation, and training for energy-sector manufacturing support.
Rail
Rail teams manage fleet availability, obsolescence, maintenance planning, and documentation requirements that must be reviewed before adopting additive manufacturing. D2M helps assess parts to review, define engineering review steps, select technology routes, and plan documentation and operator handover for rail support workflows.
Relevant Systems & Materials
Scanology KSCAN-MAGIC
Scanology KSCAN-X
Scanology SIMSCAN-E
Scanology SIMSCAN-Gen2
Scanology NimProbe
Scanology TrackProbe
Scanology TrackScan Sharp
