1980s gearbox
Off-catalogue gear
The manufacturer isn’t answering and the line is down. We take the dimensions from the worn part and remake it with the right material and treatment for its function.
REVERSE ENGINEERING · OUT-OF-PRODUCTION SPARE PARTS
From the physical part to the CAD model. Even when the drawing no longer exists.
We survey and scan components and systems, rebuild surfaces, solids and 2D drawings and, when needed, reproduce the part: that is how we bring out-of-production spare parts back to life too.
Main sectors we work in
- Automotive
- Packaging
- Printing
- Machine tools and automatic machines
- Food & beverage
- Wood and marble working
What we do with reverse engineering
From surveying the physical part to a usable CAD model: to reproduce, modify or redesign.
Surveying and 3D scanning
From a single mechanical component to a complete vehicle: dimensional surveys where they are enough, 3D scanning where the whole shape matters.
CAD reconstruction
From the point cloud to clean, editable surfaces and solids, delivered in native or STEP format.
2D drawings for production
Dimensioned drawings with tolerances and finishes suited to the function: what you need to produce the part, today and at the next reorder.
A basis for redesign
The rebuilt model becomes the starting point for FEM checks, optimisation or conversion to carbon fiber.
FROM SCAN TO CAD
We rebuild what no longer has a drawing
An exhaust manifold surveyed and brought back to a clean CAD model, ready to be modified or reproduced. With the same method we rebuilt the body and cabin of a complete vehicle.
- 3D scanning and dimensional survey of the component
- Rebuilt surfaces and solids, editable in CAD
- Delivery in native or STEP format, with dimensioned 2D drawings
- FEM verification of the rebuilt component, where needed
THE MAIN APPLICATION
Out-of-production spare parts, rebuilt and ready to fit
When the manufacturer no longer exists or the part is off-catalogue, reverse engineering is the way to get your spare part back.
How reconstruction works
Four steps from the broken component to a ready-to-fit part.
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Start with what you have
The broken component, an old drawing or photos with the measurements: that is enough to begin.
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We assess feasibility
We tell you whether it can be rebuilt, with which materials and tolerances, at what lead time and price. The feasibility fee is modest and we deduct it from the quote if you proceed.
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We rebuild and produce
We remake the component with materials, treatments and tolerances suited to its function. We don’t just copy the part that is already worn out.
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We deliver the part ready to fit
You get the component ready to fit, with a technical dossier. We archive the project: the next reorder doesn’t start from scratch.
What we rebuild
Yes, we do it
- Gears, shafts, pulleys
- Cams, bushings, supports
- Flanges and levers
- Custom components of decommissioned or off-catalogue machines
- Components not critical to safety
No, for now
- Lifting equipment
- Braking systems
- Pressure vessels
- Load-bearing structural elements
- Parts covered by the manufacturer’s patent or active IP
Being clear about scope is part of the guarantee: we tell you right away if a component is outside our field.
FROM DRAWING TO PART
The rebuilt drawing becomes a finished component
Dimensions taken from the part or the survey, a production drawing and manufacturing with the right processes: the component is available again, with its technical dossier archived for future reorders.
- Materials and treatments chosen for the function, not just copied
- Machining with the critical dimensions under control
- Technical dossier archived: the reorder doesn’t start from scratch
Reconstruction examples
Three typical situations where we step in.
Special pulley
Manufacturer no longer active
You can’t find it on the market anymore. We remake it to measure from the dimensions of the worn part and deliver it ready to fit.
Cam from an automatic machine
Decommissioned machine
We rebuild the profile, verify it and archive the project. If you need it again, you don’t start from scratch.
Illustrative examples of how we work. Full confidentiality on drawings and components.
FAQ about reverse engineering and spare parts
Yes. From the component, dimensioned photos or an old drawing we get what we need for the assessment and the reconstruction.
Yes. We can stop at the CAD model and 2D drawings, which remain yours: you can use them to produce in-house, for a supply tender or as the basis for a redesign.
The feasibility assessment takes a few working days. Rebuilding a single spare part generally takes weeks, not months: the exact time depends on materials, treatments and machining, and we confirm it together with the price before you commit.
Yes. Absolute confidentiality on the customer’s drawings, components and know-how. For us it is a baseline condition.
Not for now. We stay away from safety-critical parts and items covered by an active patent, and we tell you during the assessment.
Functional warranty: if the component doesn’t fulfil the agreed function, we remake it. It doesn’t cover wear from use.
Not a spare part, but a new component?
If you need to design and produce a component or assembly from scratch, with FEM validation, we handle that too.
Request an assessment
Describe the component to survey or the spare part to rebuild, even just with a photo. We’ll reply with the next steps.