Reverse Engineering a Legacy Rotor Shaft
Industrial
Project details
Recreated a detailed digital model and replacement specifications for an industrial rotor shaft where original CAD files and drawings were unavailable.

Versatile, US-Based CAD Outsourcing Services
CAD/CAM Services Inc. is a US-based CAD outsourcing and engineering services provider headquartered in Celina, Texas. Founded in 1988, it provides 3D CAD modeling, CAD conversion, reverse engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D scanning, simulation, finite element analysis, and drafting support. It supports clients across aerospace, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.
ITAR · AS9100D
Delivers custom 3D modeling, complicated assemblies, and individual part designs using major CAD programs.
Handles aesthetic or technical designs utilizing experienced engineers.
Provides specialized designs for sheet metal components including surface flattening.
Creates complex assemblies and individual one-off parts.
Migrates and converts design data across major CAD systems while maintaining model trees, features, and assembly mates.
Converts hand-drawn mylar drawings, paper packages, and old 2D drawings into functional 3D CAD models.
Seamlessly transfers engineering data, models, and drawings between modern PLM and CAD software.
Transforms scanned point cloud data from 3D scanners into fully editable native CAD models.
Generates detailed shop drawings and 2D documentation from existing 3D models.
Translates obscure and legacy CAD formats from older computer systems into modern CAD formats.
Provides detailed 2D plans and layouts to visualize and construct critical infrastructure, architectural, and engineering projects.
Delivers accurate 2D layouts and technical drawings.
Digitizes paper and film drawings into accessible digital formats.
Captures physical components and facilities to generate highly accurate point clouds, meshes, and native CAD files.
Reverse engineers existing molds, tools, and dies to perform updates in 3D CAD.
Delivers accurate as-built records for facilities and structures.
Captures high-precision physical dimensions using advanced scanning hardware.
Supports virtual building design, coordination, and facilities management using advanced Revit modeling.
Develops intelligent 3D models detailing MEP, structural systems, and architectural elements.
Integrates time schedules and cost estimations into 3D building models for construction and investment planning.
Validates designs and provides engineering performance reviews using simulation and finite element analysis.
Aerospace · Defense · Automotive · Marine · Government · Manufacturing · Industrial · Infrastructure
Industrial
Recreated a detailed digital model and replacement specifications for an industrial rotor shaft where original CAD files and drawings were unavailable.
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Defense
Converted a dense point cloud scanned from an F-16 aircraft into a highly accurate, simulation-ready surface model for a defense customer.