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Sep 2016

If you need a really functioning part with high accuracy you need to design and then print it. Scanned models are not the exact size of your parts nor have that much detail. For a statue it’s fine to be scanned and 3d printed but for parts that can be actually used nope! specially for small and complicated parts that may have inner structures that cannot be scanned. It totally depends on your parts and their shapes. Also the material that they are made of, what is it? plastic, metal, glass?

Hi Brandon - where are you based?

We are a London based hub which has an ultra high res 3d scanner.

Thanks,

James

Hi @Brandon_21 I’d echo @shahramrobotics in saying that you might want to look at 3D modellers rather than scanners. Scanners are great where you have a complex artistic/organic shape that would be difficult to model, but if you’re talking about mechanical parts of some kind, it’s likely they could be modelled by an experienced modeller and you’d end up with a much better object to print. What sort of “vintage parts” are you looking to reproduce?

Mr. Brandon,

CG hub offers lower than competitive rates on printing, scanning, machining, and manufacturing engineering consulting. My business is called G. Machine and I would be more than happy to give you a free quote for any service I offer. You can find me on the hub or contact me through email at chrisg@g-machine.net and gmachine24@gmail.com.

Have a good day,

Chris G

afternoon ! I assume you’re in the Baltimore region from your link. I work in Hagerstown, so not far away. I posted images of the parts in the thread. Its mechanical and not organic so not sure scanning is ideal vs simply redrawing them in, say, ProE or some other 3D drawing package. thoughts? I’m thinking about modeling, then printing to prototype… then “maybe” casting.

Like a poster already commented…scanning is for organic or complex shapes and surfaces. The true and proper path is to bring the scan into a 3D model tool like SOLIDWORKS to convert it to editable geometry. Your parts that I see can be reverse engineered with verniers and a scale rather easily. I do that type of work all day long. What defines a complex shape or surface? A turbine blade would be a good example. Or perhaps a fender from a car. I think you get the point by now. Good luck and let us know how you make out here on 3D Hubs.

Like others stated, this is way cheaper and easier to model than scan and clean. But I should warn you that these are not suitable for 3d prints due to the size, cost, and plastic will not be as strong as metal. You should check into CNC milling services for replica.

I offer modeling service in SF Bay area, as well as printing and cnc milling.