Professional 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering in South Africa
Struggling with broken parts, lost designs, or product improvement? 3D Pro offers a complete 3D scanning service in South Africa! We use high-precision 3D scanners (think anything from a phone case to a superyacht!) to create a digital replica (Digital Twin) that fuels your projects. Our Scan to CAD service transforms scans into detailed 3D models ready for 3D printing, CNC machining, and more. Need quality control? We ensure manufactured parts match the design perfectly with our 3D scanning inspection. With 16+ years of experience, 3D Pro is your one-stop shop for all your 3D scanning needs in South Africa.
3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering & 3D CAD MODELLING
3D Scanning
3D Scanning quickly and accurately records all the dimensions and complex geometires of any part.
This digital copy (Digital twin) is the first step towards reproducing the original part as accurately as possible.
Reverse Engineering
Using the digitised data from a 3D Scan, we can analyse and study all the dimensions and unique features of a part. This recreating or redesigning of a part is essentially called ‘Reverse Engineering’
3D CAD Design
Reverse engineering the 3D scanned part is made possible using specialised 3D CAD Design software. Skilled designers may use several CAD packages to redesign the final part for manufacture.
Often, changes have been made that enhance and improve the original parts design.
Advanced 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering for All Industries
3D Scanning Services
Aviation and Automotive
Anything from the size of an ant to an Airplane can be 3D Scanned or ‘Digitised’ This highly detailed, very accurate digital copy, or ‘Digital Twin’ can then be used for any of the following steps.
An obsolete or out of production part can be Reverse Engineered and put back in production.
Used in Product Development to more easily incorporate existing designs into newer products.
Quickly iterate from a prototype to CAD Model, thus shortening development time and saving money.
Reverse Engineering
Extract critical design details with precision.
Is it broken? Are the drawings lost? Is it a prototype with no drawings?
The 3D data or ‘point cloud’ can now carefully studied in 3D on a computer using 3D CAD software. All of the objects intricate design details, dimensions and relationships have been recorded in the 3D Scan. Highly trained technicians can now use various 3D CAD Design software packages as they recreate all of the features into a 3D CAD model that is an exact copy of the original.
It is at this stage that weaknesses of the original design can replaced with better design intent. In this way products and designs can stay up to date with the latest advancing technologies such as 3D Printing, advanced materials science, simulation and more.
Manufacturing
Production Processes for Manufacturing
Next the 3D Model can be used downstream for a wide range of manufacturing processes and applications such as 3D Printing, CNC milling, Laser cutting, metal casting, composite construction, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, 3D Measurement.
Now that CAD is being used in the design and manufacture of the product ‘model based design’, later changes and enhancements can more quickly and efficiently be made.
This process now becomes integral to Industry 2.0, with concepts like ‘Sustainabilty’ and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) become a reality.
3D Measurement
Lead & Ensure Precision and Quality
From airplanes, cars and boats, to smaller parts, we ensure your parts and components are built to exact specifications. Our 3D measurement services offer top accuracy and efficiency. From complex machinery to intricate components. By conducting detailed dimension analysis, we uncover critical measurements and identify potential issues early in the process. Through digital comparisons, we visually verify that products match original designs, ensuring quality and consistency. We give your team precise measurements, enhance manufacturing precision and assist production whilst reducing errors.
3D Software We Use
