3D scan of a technical component – precise digitization for construction and redesign

For a customer from the industrial product design sector, we digitized a functional plastic component with high precision using 3D scanning. The captured data serves as the basis for CAD design, reverse engineering and additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing).

Technology used:
We used a professional 3D scanning system with fringe light projection, which delivers a resolution in the submillimeter range. The component was captured in its entirety in order to fully digitize all geometries – including hidden or difficult-to-access areas.

3D-Scan component can be used for:

• Reverse engineering

• Digital component measurement

• CAD model from scan data

• 3D digitization for product design

Special features:

• Filigree structure with snap-on connections and technical mating surfaces

• Free-form surfaces and functional geometries for mechanical bindings

• Ideal starting point for CAD reconstruction and FEM analyses

Result for the customer:
The generated 3D model is available as an STL and STEP file – directly usable in all common design and simulation programs. For the customer this means

• Time savings in product development

• Audit-proof archiving

• Simple reproduction using 3D printing or CNC

Further services at Scanmotion:

• Reverse engineering

• Technical drawing

• CAD model from scan data