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CAD Conversion & Reverse Engineering
Legacy drawings, sketches and existing parts turned into clean, editable 2D drawings and 3D CAD models that can be used again for manufacturing and modification.
Who it helps
- Manufacturers holding paper or legacy 2D drawings
- Teams that need an existing part re-created in CAD
- Projects moving data between CAD platforms
Software
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX
Overview
What the service covers
INSPIREWORKSS converts paper, scanned and legacy drawings into clean, editable CAD files, and turns 2D drawings, sketches and existing parts into 3D CAD models. The result is a digital record that can be used again for manufacturing, modification and future changes.
The work covers 2D to 3D CAD conversion, re-detailing old drawings to current drafting standards, reverse engineering of existing parts, and moving data between CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo and Siemens NX.
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What's included
- Paper, scanned and PDF drawings redrawn as editable CAD
- 2D drawings and sketches converted into 3D CAD models
- Reverse engineering of existing parts into 3D models and drawings
- Legacy drawings re-detailed to current drafting standards
- Data moved between AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, NX and more
Deliverables
What you get
- 01
Editable 3D models and assemblies rebuilt with sound modelling structure
- 02
Drawings re-detailed to current drafting standards
- 03
A digital record that makes future changes faster
Specification
Skills and software
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Reverse EngineeringReverse engineering workflows. | Reverse engineering workflows. |
| 2D Drafting2D drafting and detailing. | 2D drafting and detailing. |
| 3D CAD Modelling3D modelling for parts and assemblies. | 3D modelling for parts and assemblies. |
| Assembly ModellingAssembly structure and constraints. | Assembly structure and constraints. |
| Engineering DrawingDrawing creation, detailing and standards. | Drawing creation, detailing and standards. |
| Package | Used for |
|---|---|
| AutoCAD2D drafting, detailing and engineering drawings | 2D drafting, detailing and engineering drawings |
| SolidWorks3D parts, assemblies, sheet metal and product design | 3D parts, assemblies, sheet metal and product design |
| Autodesk Inventor3D mechanical design and assembly modelling | 3D mechanical design and assembly modelling |
| PTC CreoParametric modelling of parts and assemblies | Parametric modelling of parts and assemblies |
| Siemens NX3D CAD for product design and development | 3D CAD for product design and development |
FAQ
Common questions
Can you convert paper or PDF drawings to CAD?
Yes. Paper, scanned and legacy drawings are redrawn as clean, editable 2D CAD drawings and re-detailed to current drafting standards.
Can you turn 2D drawings into a 3D CAD model?
Yes. 2D drawings and sketches can be rebuilt as editable 3D CAD models and assemblies with a sound modelling structure.
What is reverse engineering?
Reverse engineering re-creates an existing part in CAD when no usable drawing or model exists, so the part can be manufactured again or modified.
Which CAD platforms do you work with?
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX and more.
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