Precision Die Reverse Engineering

@abhayky93

Hi, I am a Mechanical(Product+Industrial)Design Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in product design and manufacturing support. My expertise includes 3D CAD modeling, STEP file design, metal parts design & manufacturing, CNC and laser cutting, reverse engineering, and STL/STEP file creation. I am proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX CAD, and CAD/CAM. I have reviewed your project details and would be happy to discuss the requirements further. I have designed many complex metal parts and dies for DFM and fabrication and i am expert in reverse engineering method design. My expertise is well aligned with your requirements. I will deliver accurate 3D CAD models along with detailed technical (fabrication) drawings for production including GD & T with call-out details. All confidential information and files will be kept strictly private. If you would like to review my work, please check the PDFs and images on my profile, or I can share samples directly through chat. I look forward to your response. Best regards, Abhay

@gzarali

Hi, I reviewed your project requirements and I can help you develop a practical, production-ready solution—not just a visually complete CAD model. I’m a mechanical engineer with 13+ years of experience in product design, mechanical systems, CAD development, engineering analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination. Depending on the project, I can support concept development, detailed 3D modelling, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, technical calculations, simulations, and fabrication-ready files. My focus is always on clear drawings, realistic detailing, manufacturability, and fast communication throughout the project. I work mainly with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Revit, Fusion 360, and related engineering tools. You can review similar design and engineering work in my profile. Once I see the available drawings, dimensions, and expected deliverables, I can suggest the most efficient way to proceed. Best regards, Gökay Zaralı

@SkillCrafts

I understand you need highly accurate 3D models of your steel roll-forming dies and cam followers for CNC reproduction, similar to how we've previously created detailed digital twins of complex tooling for manufacturing. My approach focuses on a multi-faceted metrology and scanning strategy to ensure every critical dimension and surface is captured with sub-micron precision. I propose a workflow involving initial manual inspection and measurement of key features using calibrated micrometers, bore gauges, and potentially a CMM for critical datums and clearances. This will be followed by a high-resolution 3D scanning pass using structured light or laser scanning technology, depending on the specific surface finishes and geometries. I will then meticulously align and integrate these scan datasets with the precise manual measurements, creating a unified point cloud. This data will be processed and cleaned to remove noise and artifacts, and then used to generate robust parametric CAD models, prioritizing critical radii and mating surfaces as per your requirements. To ensure we capture the exact tolerances, do you have any specific surface roughness requirements for the reproduced dies? Also, what is the preferred native CAD software for the final parametric models? I'm available for a brief call to discuss the specifics of your dies and how my expertise can deliver the detailed digital assets you need.

@Aaleen110

Capturing the subtlest relief cuts and bearing interfaces accurately is the hardest part of this job. I will use a Faro Arm CMM for primary geometry capture, also a Keyence 3D scanner for detailed surface contours. We need to model these components so they can be reproduced on CNC machines, so I will build the die first. This order allows me to establish the primary form before detailing the cam follower's fit. The final package will be native parametric CAD models and validated neutral STEP files. I will own the necessary metrology tools. How will the GD&T tolerances be derived if they are not provided on original drawings? I'll have the die and cam follower geometry captured and ready for initial model construction within the first day or two. 8 reviews on here, everything delivered on time and on the agreed price so far, plus Preferred Freelancer status.

@Robert11001

Hi, I’m Robert, and I’m interested in working on your reverse engineering project for the roll-forming dies and cam followers. I have experience with 3D scanning, precision measurement, reverse engineering, CAD modelling, and detailed manufacturing drawings. I can accurately capture complex contours, mating surfaces, radii, bearing areas, and other critical features. I can provide accurate parametric CAD models, STEP files, and detailed manufacturing drawings with tolerances, GD&T, material, heat treatment, hardness, and surface finish requirements. I have experience working with precision mechanical and tooling components where accuracy and proper fit are important. I have two questions: How many parts are included in this project? Do you have any existing drawings or specifications for the parts? I’m ready to discuss the project and get started. Best regards, Robert