Reverse engineering and CAD design for spare parts and one-off projects
Datum3D reverse-engineers worn or obsolete components and produces manufacturing-ready drawings and CAD models. We also take on one-off design work around your existing machinery and processes, so you can use any suitable supplier without relying on the OEM.
Our Engineering Expertise
We provide end-to-end design solutions to solve your most pressing manufacturing challenges. Explore our core services below.
Reverse Engineering
When a critical part fails and original drawings are lost or non-existent, we step in. Using 3D scanning and precision measurement, we can accurately recreate any component, delivering a production-ready CAD model and manufacturing drawings.
How Datum3D supports your site
We work with maintenance and engineering teams to keep equipment running. In practice, that usually means three things.
Reduce downtime
Where needed, we measure parts on site and turn the data into drawings and CAD in days, not months. That helps you get replacements made and lines running again without waiting on OEMs.
Regain ownership
Detailed manufacturing drawings and CAD models give you control of your own designs. You can source parts from any suitable supplier and keep specifications in-house.
Tackle obsolescence
When parts are no longer supported or drawings have been lost, we reverse-engineer critical components and assemblies. That keeps older equipment maintainable instead of forcing premature replacement.
How we work
Most jobs follow the same basic steps. The details change, but the process is usually like this:
Initial Discussion
We talk through the problem, review any photos or drawings, and agree what needs measuring or designing. This can be done by call or on site.
Measurement
Where needed, we visit site to measure existing parts or spaces using manual metrology, and if appropriate, 3D scanning.
CAD modelling and design
We turn the measurement into accurate 3D models and manufacturing drawings, whether existing or new designs.
Review and delivery
We review the CAD and drawings with you, make any agreed revisions, then issue the final manufacturing PDF’s and CAD files.
Discuss a project
If you have a part or design job in mind, send a short outline and any photos or drawings you have. We’ll review it and come back to you with what we can do and an initial quote.
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