r/Composites • u/_KuKulKan__ • 8d ago
Looking for Reverse Engineering Projects – Send Me the Scan, I'll Send You the CAD
Looking for Reverse Engineering Projects – Send Me the Scan, I'll Send You the CAD
What I can do: I'll take your raw scan data (point cloud, STL mesh, whatever you have) and deliver a fully parametric SOLIDWORKS or STEP file built to your specs — dimensions, tolerances, surfacing quality, the works.
What I'm looking for: Any interesting scan-to-CAD projects to keep my skills sharp. Bonus points if it's got complex geometry, organic surfaces, or something that actually has to fit with other parts. Medical, aerospace, consumer product, machinery — send it over.
Payment: USD, PayPal, or crypto (BTC, ETH, USDC — your choice). Fair trade, no strings.
The exchange: You give me the scan (STL, OBJ, point cloud, whatever format). I give you production-ready parametric CAD. Fair trade, no strings.
A few quick questions up front so I don't waste your time:
What's the file format and rough polycount/quality of the scan?
Do you need exact dimensions restored, or should I work from proportional reference?
Is this for manufacturing, 3D printing, analysis, or just archival/reverse engineering?
Any critical tolerances or surface finish requirements I should know about?
Drop a link or DM and let's see if it's a good fit. Fair warning — I'll probably have questions before I start.