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Materials & Alloys Post-ProcessingReverse Engineering & 3D Scanning Services
Turn physical parts, mesh files, and legacy drawings into clean, editable CAD models. Fixed pricing from $99, deliverables in .STEP and .STL — and you own the model.
From Physical Part to Editable CAD
Reverse engineering recreates a part you already have as a parametric CAD model you can edit, improve, and manufacture. We work from the physical part, a scan, photos, or old drawings — whatever you have.
The measurement approach is tailored to your budget and accuracy needs. A cosmetic housing doesn't need the same metrology as a sealing surface, and you shouldn't pay as if it did.
We can also update existing models to meet new specifications — material changes, revised fits, added features — without starting from scratch.
Start with Whatever You Have
No CAD file? No problem. We rebuild design data from any of these starting points.
Physical Parts
Measured or 3D scanned based on the accuracy your application needs. Ship it or drop it off in Livermore.
Mesh & Scan Files
Existing .STL meshes converted into clean, parametric .STEP models you can actually edit.
Legacy 2D Drawings
Old prints and drafts rebuilt as full 3D models, ready for modern manufacturing.
Models Needing Updates
Existing CAD brought up to new specifications — revised fits, new features, or design cleanup.
How It Works
Send What You Have
Upload files through the CAD quote form, or ship / drop off the physical part in Livermore, CA.
Get a Fixed Quote
We scope the accuracy your application needs and quote a fixed price — from $99.
We Digitize & Model
The part is measured or scanned, then rebuilt as a clean, editable parametric model.
Receive Your Files
.STEP and .STL deliverables plus a free standard drawing. The model is yours.
When Reverse Engineering Makes Sense
Obsolete & Legacy Parts
The original supplier is gone and no drawings exist. Recreate the part before the last spare fails.
No CAD File for Your Product
You have a product but never had (or lost) the design files. Get editable CAD back under your control.
Fit & Replacement Parts
Model a mating part precisely so new components fit existing hardware the first time.
Design Improvements
Digitize first, then modify — strengthen a weak point, change a material, or adapt to a new process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reverse engineering starts at $99, priced per deliverable — never hourly. The exact price depends on part complexity and the accuracy your application needs. Your quote is fixed before work begins.
Any of the following works: the physical part itself, a mesh or scan file (.STL), photos with reference dimensions, or a legacy 2D drawing. Send whatever you have through the CAD quote form and we'll confirm scope.
Deliverables are provided in .STEP and .STL formats for seamless integration with your CAD and manufacturing workflows, plus a free standard reference drawing identifying up to five key dimensions. You own the model.
Accuracy is tailored to your budget and application. A visual replica for a display piece needs less metrology than a sealing surface on a functional assembly — we scope the measurement approach to match, and quote accordingly.
Yes. You can request an NDA directly through our website before sharing parts or files.
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Make the recreated part cheaper and easier to produce. From $150.
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- 700 Terminal Cir
Livermore, CA 94551 - (By Appointment Only)
- info@simplemachining.com
- +1 925.344.6165
