3D SCANNING
Revv Engineering offers comprehensive 3D scanning services for a wide range of applications in various industries. While Revv Engineering's primary focus is in the automotive field, 3D scanning technology can have many other uses. Our current 3D scanning capabilities range in size from something that fits in your hand and all the way to an entire vehicle. Reach out to see if we can meet your needs. Here are a few reasons we recommend 3D scanning:
- Digitize existing equipment to aid in product development. We can give you processed 3D scans (.STL mesh format) with defined entities or complete reverse engineered solid/surface CAD models (.STEP format).
- Create a 3D model from your existing product to give customers a better understanding of what you're selling. Check out this EXAMPLE to see how it works.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Revv Engineering can take your hand built or obsolete OE item and turn it into a CAD file that is now a mass producible product.
For example, this bumper was 3d scanned for a customer and reverse engineered into a solid 3D body that may now be mass produced using CNC laser technology and even robotically welded. In this case, the bumper was also modified for a few different style variations and a features were added for ease of production.
3D SCANNING PROCESS
PREP
3D scanning begins with getting the object readable by the scanner. Small positioning targets are placed along the object to aid the scanner with tracking. Any shiny or transparent objects are then sprayed with a sublimating 3d scanning spray. This puts a white powder on the object for the duration of the scan and dissolves automatically without leaving a trace.
SCAN
The handheld scanning device is waved over your object (with zero contact), and using white light stripes and/or blue lasers with a very precise sensor, the device digitally maps your object into a 3D space with high accuracy (up to 0.030mm or .0012").
PROCESS
After the scanning session is complete, the data is then brought into a post processing software to extract entities and usable data from the point cloud. This may then be transferred to a standard CAD software such as SolidWorks/Inventor/Fusion 360 to continue the design or reverse engineering process.
PRICING GUIDE
3D scanning rate $150/hr
1/2 hour minimum
For any items scanned at our main location in Reno, Nevada. Bring us your item or vehicle to drop off, or wait while we scan.
Examples:
- 1/2 hour: Small object without a lot of detail or complex surfaces, where only a raw mesh file is needed.
- 1 hour: Small object such as a motorcycle helmet or vehicle steering rack with a few key entities to define (holes, cylinders, planes, etc.)
- 2-3 hours: Small or medium sized objects with complex surfaces OR many detailed entities (holes, cylinders, planes, or key surfaces). Refer to reverse engineering rate for more complex surface generation.
- 4-6 hours: Medium to large sized object with complex surfaces and many detailed enties.
- 8-12 hours: Large objects such as a complete vehicle with exterior and interior surfaces.
Deliverables:
- An .STL mesh file of your object. Ready for reverse engineering, or direct 3D printing.
- A .STEP (.X_T, .IGES also available) file of entities such as holes, cylinders, planes, and simple surfaces.
Please reach out if you need a custom quote or estimated scan time.
Reverse engineering rate $125/hr
1 hour minimum
Reverse engineering from a 3D scan involves turning the 3D mesh file into a standard 3D CAD file (.STEP, .X_T, or .IGES), usable for a variety of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, laser cutting, injection/cast molding, and forming. These files can also be easily modified for design changes and adaptations.
Time estimations are highly dependent on object complexity. A box with flat faces may take a few minutes, where an intricate automotive part may take a few hours independent of its size. Please reach out if you have a specific project you're working on!
Mobile 3D scanning
4-hour minimum
Our team can travel to you! We will bring our scanning equipment to your facility to digitize your item. While we have a 4-hour minimum for mobile scanning, we are happy scan any objects you have during that period.
A travel fee and 50% deposit fee will also be charged for local and out of town scanning.
- Driving (0-300 miles) from our main location in South Reno is a rate of $1.95/mile.
- Out of town (+300 miles) scanning will be billed as a flat rate of $400/travel day and airfare, lodging, transportation, and parking will be billed at cost.
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YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Need a 3D model to aid in your product development? We may already have the scans you're looking for. Check out our scan library below or reach out to us to see if we can help.
