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Measuring a part and recreating the CAD model in reverse engineering — Nomatec

Technical design

Reverse engineering — how to recreate a part without documentation?

How to recreate a 3D model and drawing from a physical part without documentation — the measurement process, the limits of the method and what has to be assumed: material, heat treatment and tolerances.

3D model of a part prepared for CNC machining — Nomatec

Technical design

How to prepare a 3D model for CNC machining?

How to prepare a 3D model for CNC machining — a valid solid, correct units and scale, a clean STEP export, consistency with the drawing and version control — so the part is made without surprises.