How to Reverse Engineer with 3D Scanning and SOLIDWORKS

Reverse engineering is the reproduction of a previously made product by examination of the product’s construction and composition. Analyzing a component, sub-assembly, or product is important to understanding the structure and its interrelationships.

When there is no access to drawings, CAD data, information on dimensions, or if machined parts have been discontinued, reverse engineering is a commonly used technique.

The following video is a preview of the fast and easy process of 3D scanning a part and turning it into a fully featured parametric model in SOLIDWORKS.

This how to video tutorial goes in depth and will show you:

• Step-by-step 3D scanning with an Artec Space Spider hand-held 3D scanner.
• Geomagic 3D scanning software plug-ins.
• How SOLIDWORKS takes the scanned images, automatically identifies and generates smart features, and creates a full featured 3D model.

Download our 3D Scanning ROI (return on investment) white paper to learn how Artec 3D Scanners and TriMech 3D Scanning Services are the perfect investment for reverse engineering.

What to expect from the 3D Scanning ROI white paper: 

1. How the engineering company achieved over 85% reduction in time and cost using 3D Scanning
2. The steps taken by the company to scan their existing parts
3. Compare the time, cost, and accuracy between traditional measurement tools and using an Artec 3D Scanner