Reverse Engineering

Trying to figure out how to reproduce that one item they (literally) broke the mold for?
Maybe you're trying to figure out how to replace those outdated components no one makes anymore. Or maybe you're moving from that great modeled-by-hand original to mass production. Whatever your dilemma, M2M has a solution. Our reverse engineering services take your product, analyze every aspect of it, and come up with all the necessary models and plans to remanufacture it to your standards.

We can design detailed plans for reverse engineering your product. Our dimensional inspection services range from creating drawings to laser scanning to CAD deviation analysis, and whether you’re seeking to reproduce a minuscule part or an entire machine, solve a simple manufacturing problem or design a complete product from scratch, we have a solution in our reverse engineering lab!

Our specialized software processes raw scanned data from our laser and touch probe scanners and turns it into a new CAD model, and, depending upon your ultimate goals, into a variety of different outputs. Data can be compared to the original design to find deviations in manufacturing (known as CAD deviation analysis), or can be used to create .stl, .stp, and/or .igs files. We're here to help you find the right solutions for your project and get you the data you need, when you need it.

There are several factors to consider when undertaking a reverse engineering project, and we have the experience and tools to help. A strong understanding between engineer and customer is key to a job well-done, and at Made to Measure, customer communication is a priority. Are you reproducing this item in its current shape, or are you more concerned about designer intent? We work with both surface modeling (exact representation of the physical object via 3D laser scanning) and parametric solid modeling (creating a model that can subsequently be edited and comes with all the design and features history, also via 3D laser scanning). Do you need updated drawings to reflect your company's current standards for the product? Do you need to transfer your old data to new CAD files? We can help there, too! We'll go over your project with you, step by step, and come up with a solution that fits your company, your plans, and your product.