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3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data

3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data

Advanced 3D modeling can be made much better with 3D scanning and additional 3D data. Reverse engineering projects can be completed in hours, not days — but that’s only possible with 3D scanning.

At CAD/CAM Services, our 3D scanning and collecting 3D data services are a very popular way to digitize your inventory of products. With our help, you can create impressive 3D CAD models for every item you sell.

3D scanning is great for reverse-engineering, updating old parts, or iterating on existing designs. It requires very little time in CAD, but results in the same high-quality 3D CAD files. The difference boils down to the equipment we use. By opting for high-power 3D scanners, we don’t need to make CAD files from scratch, we can simply convert physical objects into 3D CAD space with these scanners.

What Is 3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data?

3D scanning is a high-tech way to digitize your parts, and it’s a form of reverse engineering. It involves using a 3D scanner, which is a tool that shoots lasers, light, or soundwaves towards a part, and then records the reflection. All of these reflections become tiny points in 3D space, which generate a point cloud of your part.

A well-trained 3D scanning pro can take a point cloud and convert it into a professional-grade 3D CAD model, which is what we do at CAD/CAM Services.

Collecting the 3D data of your existing parts can only be done through 3D scanning.

Why 3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data Matters

Picking the wrong 3D scanning company can waste a lot of your time and money. Certain outsourced 3D scanning companies will overcharge you and underdeliver. At CAD/CAM Services, we refuse to do that. Our pricing is always reasonable, and our main goal is to exceed your expectations.

We can collect 3D data from a wide range of parts, ranging from small brackets to entire aircraft and everything in between. We have over $2 million worth of 3D scanners in-house, and CAD/CAM Services has a large team of 3D scanning professionals.

This makes a huge difference in any project that we help with. We can complete scans faster, convert point clouds more reliably, and generate 3D CAD models with more accuracy.

What Goes Into 3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data from CAD/CAM Services?

Our 3D scanning and 3D data collection services revolve around your specific needs. Our services typically start with a conversation on the phone. This is your opportunity to explain what you need and it gives us a chance to explain how we can help.

From there, our engineers will get to work. 3D scanning projects usually involve us sending engineers to your site to perform 3D scans, generate point clouds, and do the full 3D CAD conversion.

At the end of the project, you’ll receive digital files that include all of the work we’ve done for you. We send them through DoD-trusted filesharing services to keep your data safe.

If you spot any issues, simply let us know and we’ll make quick corrections. We streamline the full process to keep things stress-free for your team.

More About 3D Scanning and Collecting 3D Data

Our 3D scanners are the best on the market, and we spared no expense. We have many 3D scanners that cost upwards of $100,000, and they provide better accuracy and precision than any other scanners. When you choose CAD/CAM Services, you can leverage our massive inventory of expensive and fancy 3D scanners. This will help you get the best results in every project.

In addition, our 3D scanning pros are highly trained and have a ton of experience. This means fewer issues when you work with our team. You get to sit back and relax while our engineers handle all of your reverse engineering needs.

Get a Quote Today

Working with us is super simple. When you choose CAD/CAM Services, you’re signing up for stress-free 3D scanning and error-free 3D data collection. Allow our team to exceed your expectations. It doesn’t matter how many parts you have, how complicated the parts are, or how aggressive your timeline is: you can trust CAD/CAM Services for all of your 3D scanning and 3D data collection needs.

Our CAD Services Through Real-Life Case Studies

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37% Lighter Trolley Cart for FleetPride — Validated in Ansys

FleetPride's axle trolley cart redesigned in Ansys — 37% lighter (210 lbs → 132 lbs) while maintaining full 1,000 lb rated capacity.

Reverse Engineering a Legacy Rotor Shaft

A client needed a replacement rotor shaft for industrial equipment. Original CAD files, drawings, and specifications were unavailable.

Engine Housing Reverse Engineering

In this case study, we aimed to create a full digital model of an engine casing. This casing had no current CAD files, outdated drawings, and undocumented shapes because of years of use and part changes.

Fan Housing Recreation

We were recently tasked with recreating a fan housing using only the client’s original paper drawings.

CAD Modeling of an F‑16 from 3D Scan to Simulation-Ready

This case study describes how we helped a defense customer turn a dense point cloud into a usable surface model. This model was a CAD surface for an F‑16 that could feed straight into simulation.

What Our Customers Are Saying

On behalf of JJET Enterprises, I just wanted to thank you and Cad / Cam Services again for the great job and quick turn-around time on the job that we sent you.  We would recommend you and definitely will be doing business with you in the near future.

James R. Thomas

JJET Enterprises

On behalf of JJET Enterprises, I just wanted to thank you and Cad / Cam Services again for the great job and quick turn-around time on the job that we sent you.  We would recommend you and definitely will be doing business with you in the near future.

James R. Thomas

JJET Enterprises

On behalf of JJET Enterprises, I just wanted to thank you and Cad / Cam Services again for the great job and quick turn-around time on the job that we sent you.  We would recommend you and definitely will be doing business with you in the near future.

James R. Thomas

JJET Enterprises

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On behalf of JJET Enterprises, I just wanted to thank you and Cad / Cam Services again for the great job and quick turn-around time on the job that we sent you.  We would recommend you and definitely will be doing business with you in the near future.

James R. Thomas

JJET Enterprises

“You ROCK and a huge thank you to you and your team for working so diligently to hit our goals.”

Greta Nintzel

Content & Digital Media Associate, Rich Media Team (amazon supply)

Thank you so much for all of your help.

It is greatly appreciated.

Angie

CTR USARMY CCDC ARL (USA)

“CAD / CAM Services has been our source for all CAD related projects over the past 10 years. If it involves CAD conversion or large format scanning, CAD / CAM SERVICES is always our first call.”

Bill Johnson Jr.

Dallas Aerial Surveyors

“CAD / CAM Services provided timely professional consulting advice and guidance that greatly helped us configure our platform for current and near-future expansion needs. Many thanks to Scott Shuppert for all his hard work on this project.”

Richard Schmitter

GTE Media Ventures

“We used CAD / CAM Services for CAD conversion work and it was great! We have already decided to use them for our next project. They did everything they said they were going to do and more. The work turned out well.”

Pete Iannuzzi

Sony Music

“You have been absolutely the BEST Company to work with in my entire career. I almost hate to see us finish our Mylars!”

Jerry McNabb

R Civ USAF – Tinkers Air Force Base

“We used CAD / CAM Services for scanning and converting film and also the purchase and install of IMR’s Electronic Document Imaging Product – Alchemy. They know what they are doing and it has turned out to be a smart purchase for us. We will be adding additional licenses of this product, along with additional scanning and conversion services from them.”

Bill Scott

City of Carrollton

“CAD / CAM Services scanned > 6,000 maps for us and sold and installed a scanner and an EDMS system to our district. It has turned out to be a great investment for our district. We had several competitive firms compete on cost and scanning quality. CAD / CAM Services was the hands-down winner for myself, the engineering staff and the board. We are presently publishing the images on the internet and plan to continue using CAD / CAM Services They treated us fairly and delivered on-time and on-budget.”

Bo Daffin, CTA, RPA

Deputy Chief Appraiser of Central Appraisal District of Collin County

“RISD has been using CAD / CAM Services for years and has no need to consider anybody else. We have used them for scanning thousands of drawings and the install of our engineering/facilities management EDMS system.”

Greg Schulz

Richardson Independent School District

“CAD / CAM Services converted our plant drawings into AutoCAD and they turned out well. We will use them again.”

Phillip Schmidt, Jr.

District Plant Engineering Manager, UPS

“We purchased several Cyco’s AutoManager Workflow licenses from CAD / CAM Services and it has worked out well. We intend to add to this as budget allows”.

Nathan Jones

City of Garland Texas, Engineering Department

“Overall it looked really nice. I definitely like your approach of doing the internals 1st. It really gives me a better idea of what I’m actually programming.”

Shane Duncan

Engineering Manager – W Machine Works Inc.

“CAD / CAM Services was so easy to work with. They delivered our project on time and on budget. I highly recommend.”

Nikko Meyers

Scan Direct

“CAD / CAM Services digitized and converted Electric Utility maps to AutoCAD for our firm. We have been very pleased with the quality of their work and have found CAD / CAM Services to be cooperative and easy to work with.”

Ed Turk

V.P. Cornelius – Pierce Consulting Engineers

“CAD / CAM Services provided timely professional consulting advice and guidance that greatly helped us configure our platform for current and near-future expansion needs. Many thanks to Scott Shuppert for all his hard work on this project.”

Chris Kidd

Dilon Technologies