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Reverse Engineering and Scan-to-CAD Services
Reverse engineering services that turn physical parts into fully editable CAD. Ideal for legacy components, missing drawings and design improvements.
4.9/5 · 210+ reviews
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- UK-wide delivery
Quick answer: what is reverse engineering?
Reverse engineering, or scan-to-CAD, converts a 3D scan of a physical part into a parametric CAD model that can be edited, manufactured and documented.
Why Choose Our Reverse Engineering Services
Scan-to-CAD: turn physical parts into editable models.
Design-intent CAD
Clean parametric models, not just meshes.
Full drawings
2D technical drawings with GD&T.
Improve while you rebuild
Fix weak points during modelling.
Confidential
NDA and secure file handling.
How Our Reverse Engineering Process Works
Upload or send your idea
Share an STL, STEP, sketch or the physical part.
Get a quote
Instant online price or a written quote within 24 hours.
We print & finish
Printed in-house, finished and quality checked.
Fast delivery
Tracked UK-wide delivery in as little as 24–48h.
Technologies and Materials for Reverse Engineering
We recommend the right process and material on every quote, based on strength, finish, tolerance and budget.
Tolerance ±0.05 mm design intent
- Scan-to-CAD
- Parametric modelling
- STEP
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- Drawings
Reverse Engineering Projects and Results
Recreating a discontinued 1970s gearbox housing
Scanned, modelled and machined in 9 days, and the car was back on the road for its MOT.
14 prototype iterations for a handheld diagnostic device
Cut the client’s development cycle from 5 months to 7 weeks.
Digitising a 19th-century statue for a touring exhibition
Sub-millimetre archive model and a full-size replica, with zero contact with the original.
Trusted by Teams Across the UK
4.9
210+ Google reviews
“They reverse engineered a part we’d been chasing for two years. The fit was perfect first time.”
James Whitfield · Engineering Lead
“Fast, honest feedback on our designs and prototypes that genuinely looked like production units.”
Dr. Priya Nair · R&D Manager
“Careful, professional scanning on-site. The archive data is now part of our digital collection.”
Helen Carter · Collections Manager
Reverse Engineering FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find yours? Our engineers reply within one working day.
What is the difference between a scan and a CAD model?
A scan is a mesh of measured points; a CAD model is an editable, parametric solid.
Meshes are fine for printing copies, but CAD is needed to modify, machine or document a part.
Which CAD formats do you deliver?
STEP and IGES as standard, plus native SolidWorks or Fusion 360 on request.
We can also supply PDF and DWG drawings ready for your machine shop.
How much does reverse engineering cost?
Small reverse engineering jobs start from around £50, and most projects are quoted as a fixed price within 24 hours.
Cost depends on size, complexity, materials, accuracy and quantity. Send a file, photos or a brief for a free, no-obligation quote.
How long does reverse engineering take?
Most reverse engineering projects are completed in 2–7 working days, with express options available.
We confirm your delivery date on the written quote and keep you updated at every stage.
Do you offer reverse engineering across the UK?
Yes. We work with customers nationwide and offer tracked UK delivery or on-site visits.
Files can be uploaded online, parts posted to us, and finished work shipped anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Get a Free Reverse Engineering Quote
Tell us what you need: a file, a sketch or a broken part. You’ll get a clear written quote with price and delivery date, usually the same day.
What happens next
Share your brief
Upload a file, photos or a sketch and tell us what it needs to do.
We review and ask questions
An engineer checks material, tolerances and finish with you.
Get a written quote
Fixed price and confirmed delivery date, no surprises.
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