3D Scanning & Digital Modeling

3D scanning and digital modeling take all the guesswork and time-consuming parts out of reverse engineering. With our help, you can transform a warehouse of loose parts into an organized library of digital CAD files in a matter of weeks, instead of years.

3D scanning is a non-contact method of reverse engineering that doesn’t require a tape measure, caliper, or any work from your engineers. Instead, our experts will visit your site with our 3D scanning equipment, capture high-quality scans of your parts, and convert everything into a digital model.

This process saves a ton of time and money, and it results in more accurate CAD files that you can trust.

3D Scanning and digital modeling involve all of the steps required to take your existing parts and turn them into impressive 3D CAD files. 3D scanning is a high-tech device that takes millions of data points from your existing part, simply by pointing the scanner at the object.

These points are little dots floating in 3-dimensional space, called a “point cloud”. Our experienced engineers can turn that point cloud into a functional 3D CAD model of your part.

This all falls under the umbrella of digital modeling. Our digital modeling services will create a library of parts in 3D CAD that you can use for sales, engineering support, installation packages, and many more applications.

Instead of going through your backroom of physical drawings, you can use your computer to open any digital version of your parts.

The result of your 3D scanning project heavily relies on the equipment, expertise, and business practices of the company you choose. Picking the wrong 3D scanning company will waste a lot of your time and money, and you’ll be left with digital models that are inaccurate and unreliable.

Instead, you can trust CAD/CAM Services and our 35+ years of experience. Not to mention we have over $2 million worth of 3D scanning equipment in-house.

With better scanners, better-trained engineers, and better reliability, the results will be… well, better! That’s why so many Fortune 500 companies have chosen CAD/CAM Services as their go-to 3D scanning company.

Our 3D scanning and digital modeling services always start with a consultation. This is usually a quick chat on the phone or in-person — you just have to tell us what you have, what you need, and what you’re looking for. From there, we can explain how CAD/CAM Services can help, plus answer any questions you may have.

For 3D scanning, our engineers will likely travel to your site with our fancy 3D scanners and equipment. We’ll handle all of the setup, scanning, point cloud generation, and CAD modeling for you.

In the end, you’ll receive a folder filled with digital files. You can do whatever you want with these files, because you own them completely. If you spot any issues, we’ll correct them ASAP and send back updated files.

3D scanning is the quickest way to reverse-engineer. It takes all the guesswork and potential issues out of reverse engineering a part. Instead of measuring, writing down numbers, and trying to make the part from scratch in CAD, we can do it all with a small handheld scanner and a laptop.

We can 3D scan anything from a small fastener to a massive F-35 fighter jet — in fact, our team at CAD/CAM Services has successfully 3D scanned these two objects, plus countless others.

Allow our team at CAD/CAM Services to help you save time and money on your digitization. Leverage our equipment and experience if you want faster 3D CAD files with fewer mistakes. All it takes is a quick phone call or email to get started.

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