Reverse Engineering
Transform Existing Parts into Accurate CAD Models
Whether you're recreating obsolete components, modifying existing designs, or starting without original drawings, we convert physical parts into precise, editable CAD models ready for manufacturing and project development.
OVERVIEW
Bringing Exisiting Parts Back Into the Digital World
Reverse engineering allows manufacturers, engineers, and product designers to recreate accurate CAD models when original design files no longer exist. Whether you're replacing worn components, updating legacy equipment, improving an existing design, or preparing a part for manufacturing, reverse engineering provides the digital foundation needed to move projects forward.
Common reasons companies reverse engineer parts:
Recreate discontinued or obsolete components
Modify or improve existing designs
Manufacture replacement parts
Document legacy equipment
Prepare parts for simulation or analysis
Build accurate digital product libraries
COMMON PROJECTS
Reverse Engineer for Parts of Every Size and Complexity
From individual components to complex assemblies, we help manufacturers, product designers, and engineering teams recreate accurate CAD models for a wide range of applications.
Obsolete Components
Recreate discontinued or unsupported parts when original CAD files or drawings no longer exist.
Castings & Machined Parts
Generate clean CAD geometry from complex castings, CNC-machined components, and precision-manufactured parts.
Sheet Metal Assemblies
Model brackets, enclosures, fabricated assemblies, and formed components for production or modification.
Automotive & Motorsports
Capture suspension components, brackets, engine parts, and custom fabrication projects with engineering-grade accuracy.
Plastic Components
Reverse engineer injection-molded and thermoformed parts for redesign, replacement, or manufacturing.
Consumer & Industrial Products
Create editable CAD models from existing products for redesign, documentation, or product development.
Capture Using our Creaform HandySCAN, we capture precise 3D scan data.
From Physical Part to Maufacturing-Ready CAD
We combine high-accuracy 3D scanning with engineering expertise to create parametric CAD models that are easy to modify, manufacture, and build from.
01
Evaluate the Part
We review the component, discuss your goals, and determine the best modeling approach.
02
Capture the Geometry
Using high-accuracy 3D laser-scanning, we capture every critical feature.
03
Build the CAD Model
Our engineers create a clean, parametric model designed for editing and manufacturing.
04
Validate & Deliver
We verify accuracy and provide the file formats you need for production.
WHY SIK SCANWORKS
Reverse Engineering Done Right.
Engineering Intent
We don't just recreate geometry—we build CAD models that are practical to edit, manufacture, and improve.
Manufacturing-Ready Results
Models are created with real-world production in mind, helping streamline machining, fabrication, and prototyping.
Clean Parametric Models
Organized feature trees and design intent make future modifications simple and efficient.
Collaborative Process
Need design changes along the way? We work with you to refine models and meet your project goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you recreate broken parts?
Yes. We can use 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering to capture the geometry of a broken, damaged, or discontinued part and recreate it digitally. From the scan data, we can develop an accurate CAD model that can be used to manufacture a replacement part, make modifications, or create a prototype.
Which CAD software do you support?
We work with a variety of leading CAD platforms, including SolidWorks, Sold Edge, Fusion 360, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Creo. We can provide files in commonly used formats to help ensure compatibility with your existing engineering and manufacturing workflow.
Can you modify existing designs?
Yes. We can modify existing CAD models to accommodate design changes, improve fitment, update dimensions, and/or remove features, or prepare a part for a new application. Whether you already have an existing CAD file or need us to scan and recreate the physical part first, we can help take the design through the next stage.
Do you provide native SolidWorks files?
Yes. When requested, we can provide native SolidWorks files so you can continue editing and developing the design within SolidWorks. We can also provide other commonly used file formats depending on your project requirements.