REVERSE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Get Complex Parts Into CAD Fast!

REVERSE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Get Complex Parts Into CAD Fast!

Overcome your most challenging design problems with reverse engineering services from NeoMetrix. We can take the most complex parts or assemblies, quickly 3D scan them, and then develop highly accurate 3D CAD models that you can easily import into your native CAD system.

More accurate than manual methods: compare CAD to scan at every step of the reverse engineering process.

Free up your engineering resources to work on new projects, while our team develops CAD of existing parts.
Import final CAD models into common CAD systems such as Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Dassault Catia, and more.

Ultimate Scan-to-CAD Solutions

Our process starts by 3D scanning the original part to obtain highly accurate data. Our team uses the latest technology from Creaform, including the HandySCAN, MetraSCAN & Go!SCAN. The raw data is then converted into CAD by our team of highly experienced engineers using software tools like Geomagic Design X, Wrap & Ansys SpaceClaim.

Final CAD models are generally delivered as IGES, or STEP files. However, using our Live-Transfer technology, we can deliver fully parametric models with history for our clients using Solidworks.

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Aircraft Structures

Aerospace Engine Nacelle

Automotive Valve Cover

Boat Hull & Deck

Handgun

Impeller

We specialize in 3D Scanning for Reverse Engineering and Inspection!

What types of 3D models can I get from NeoMetrix?

PARAMETRIC SOLID MODEL

A parametric model is composed of primitive geometric features, trimmed surfaces, fillets & radii. Geometry is developed using traditional solid modeling techniques such as sketching and extruding, using the underlying scanned data as a reference. Entire model history is transferred into Solidworks upon completion in order to facilitate future design changes.

File Format: Solidworks (sldprt)

FEATURE BASED SOLID MODEL

A feature based model is composed of primitive geometric features, trimmed surfaces, fillets & radii. Geometry is developed using traditional solid modeling techniques such as sketching and extruding, using the underlying scanned data as a reference. Original feature geometry may be extracted after import into customer CAD system. The only difference between a feature based model and a parametric model is that the Parametric model contains model history, and the feature based model does not.

File Format: iges, step, parasolid, Solidworks (sldprt)

RAPID SURFACE MODEL

A rapid surface model is developed using a quilt of smooth NURBS surface patches that are “shrink-wrapped” onto the polygonal mesh to create a model suitable for import into CAD. Upon CAD import, surfaces are knit together to form a static, or non-parametric solid. Rapid surface models are useful for highly complex shapes such as organic forms, art & sculpture or intricate castings. This technique is not generally recommended for mechanical components with a lot of geometric features.

File Format: iges, step, parasolid, Solidworks

HYBRID SOLID

A hybrid model will contain characteristics of both a Feature Based Model as well as a Rapid Surface Model. It is developed using a variety of techniques in order to develop a model that has both mechanical as well as free-form or organic geometric features.

File Format: iges, step, parasolid, Solidworks (sldprt)

POLYGON MESH

A polygon mesh can either be the starting point or end result of a 3d scanning or reverse engineering project. Raw data from most scanners today is export as a polygon mesh in STL or OBJ format. These data sets are often used as the starting point for CAD modeling. However, it is interesting to note that mostly all 3D printers operate using polygonal meshes in STL format. This mesh must be “water tight”, with no holes or defects. As such, raw scanned data must be post processed to some degree in order to generate a printable file.

File Format: STL, OBJ, VRML, PLY