Hello group. I’ve used the printing service here once with ok results. I now have a new project where I have the vintage parts and would like to 3D scan them to generate 3D models from. This seemed like a reasonable place to ask that. How can I learn if resources here are able to scan and not only print?
Hey Brandon_21,
Its rather simple to find hubs with scanning capability. Just go to the 3D print page and scroll down to the filters option just above your search results. Towards the bottom you can select hubs that allow scanning by clicking the tick box.
Hope this helps
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?
I have laser cnc scanning services available.
please check out www.cncpolystyrene.co.uk 16
Hi Brandon - where are you based?
We are a London based hub which has an ultra high res 3d scanner.
Thanks,
James
Hello Brandon
Red Dog CNC offers expert scanning facilities !
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?
YOUto3D offers high resolution object digitizing down to 0.1-1.0mm have a look at our hub and website at www.YOUto3D.com 13
You name it, we scan it! Check out our Hub at https://www.3dhubs.com/baltimore/hubs/direct-dimension 18
Happy to help.
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
hi brandon 3dwise can offer you this service as we specialize in car part scanning and printing i have done some reproduction already i will include some jobs that i have scanned and printed with out to much clean up if the object has threads and deep cavitys that the scanner can not see i add them after the scan or i can draw it up from sample , i can offer you these parts in carbon fibre & t-glase , we also have paste extruder for silicon printing of objects this machine that does the paste extruding also does cnc male , female moulds for any metal pouring,this link will take you to my other website where you can see dozens of scanned car parts that we have printed , http://3dprintingtoday.com.au/member-2014.asp?MemberID=3886 7 the black object is a carbon fibre print for a race bike that we just done , if you need any more info please contact me rick 3dwise
Hello, we offer a 3D Scan 3D Design & 3D Printing service based in Essex, England. We successfully scan parts and depending on the size of the part we either offer an on-site service or alternatively request the part is posted to us. In order to give an accurate quote the part would have to be seen e.g. photo with dimensions. If we can be of any other assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Regards Laura.
Hi,
I can provide 3D scanning services with structured light scanning, laser and red light.
Davide
I can scan for you. Dallas Texas
Here’s a link that instantly filters all hubs offering scanning services: Online 3D Printing Service | Instant 3D Printing Quotes | Hubs 14
Wow !! everyone is VERY helpful. I have an antique manually operated machine that is 110 years old. It is very simple in nature, but very rare to find in reality. I’m considering reviving it from oblivion to ultimately have parts re-cast. The first step in this is to re-engineer from actual parts. I don’t need automotive level precision as these parts are far from that level of control. I will basically need the shapes externally measured (as there is no real interior or voids) in these original castings. A friend of mine and myself can refine the scans to reflect any post-casting machining. We’re just looking to have a good exterior solid object to start with.
It is made up of ~12-14 simple parts as seen in the images. One image is assembled, the other is of the broken down components. unit total steel weight is about 20 pounds and 18" tall. But as you can see the individual parts are not that big. I believe a DXF file would work best or iges. After we refine the solid model I may return to 3D forums (or the scanner) to make a print of all the parts for me to test assemble. At that point I have to move to a funding phase for evaluating casting.
Please feel free to provide an approximate quote to me. I’m talking a budgetary ballpark quote. Im not a company this is a personal project.
Open up a inquiry at my Hub — I’ll be happy to provide you a quote: https://www.3dhubs.com/seattle/hubs/youto3d
Hi, thanks for responding and your insight. Parts are mechanical not organic. I posted images of them in the thread. Let me know. thanks.
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.
I can scan for you. Moscow, Russia
