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Case Study

3D Scanning:
Reverse Engineering - Nissan Light Cover

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The 3D Scanning Brief


The lens to be 3D scanned is 59x59x15mm and about as small as the Creaform Go!Scan 20 can go. with smaller objects such as this, we sometimes take macro photographs as close-up reference to help with any rebuilding after post-processing. In this instance there was no need to take any macro shots as the 3D scan came out well.
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3D Scanning


3D Scan Detail

High Resolution and accuracy of 0.1mm with this 3D scan meant even the imperfections of the manufactured surface were maintained, which gave opportunity in the final stage to keep as the original or to clean up further and reverse engineer the object  (that is to rebuild the object from scratch using the 3D scan as a master).
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After a small amount of post-processing, the front and back of the 3D scans were mated and the completed 3D scan was ready to output to CAD for final finishing 
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Reverse Engineer missing elements

www.chinchilla3d.com 3d scanning antique car lens
As the bottom part of the lens was missing, we rebuilt the element making sure it would fit the car.

The Finished 3D File

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The Final Reverse Engineered 3D Model - Ready to output as a 3D print.
Apart from the time and cost savings associated with eradicating toolmaking there is also the benefit that the 3d file stores without degredation (all tools & moulds deteriorate). Additionally if it were an asymmetrical design it could be flipped for left/right 3D printing at any point in the future.

"This is how business should be; quick to respond to an enquiry, enthusiastic in developing to the final 3D scanned item. Top marks from Chinchilla, totally recommend them."
Ian - Car Restorer,  Bishops Stortford
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COVID-19

We continue to work throughout the current pandemic and observe social distancing at all times.
3D SCANNING: You can send objects to us for 3D scanning, or we can collect.
SCULPTURE: We continue to design and build following government guidelines.
3D DESIGN: We continue to design remotely.

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  • About
  • Services
    • 3D Scanning
    • 3D Design
    • Sculpture
    • SuperHuge 3D Printing
  • Case Studies
    • 3D Scanning >
      • 3D Scanning: Nike footwear project
      • 3D Scanning : Head Scan for Sculpture
      • 3D Scanning: British Ceramics
      • 3D Scanning : Batman Master Model
      • 3D Scanning: Heritage & Restoration: Neolithic Flint Axe Head
      • 3D Scanning: Reverse Engineer Alloy Wheels for Website Product Spinner
      • 3D Scanning: BBC And Then There Were None
      • 3D Scanning : Head Scan for a Mask Prototype Model
      • 3D Scanning: Reverse Engineer an Antique Car Light Cover
      • 3D Scanning: Reverse Engineer an Antique Car Indicator Cover
      • 3D Scanning: Doll's head for CAD development
      • 3D Scanning: Motorbike Visor for CAD development
      • 3D Scanning: 3D scan a frog sculpture for 3D printing
      • 3D Scanning: Industrial Casing for CAD development
    • Sculpture & SuperHuge 3D Printing >
      • Sculpture: Polar Bear Cub
      • Sculpture: Whale Tail 6.5m
      • Sculpture: 3M tall Skulls for an exhibition in London
      • Sculpture: 1.5m Lion Sculpture for London Cocktail Week
      • Sculpture: 1.5m Giant hand, holding screen
      • Sculpture: Giant Trilobite
    • Custom 3D Modelling
  • Contact
    • Contact 3D Scanning
    • Contact Superhuge 3D Print
  • Blog 3D
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