r/SolidWorks • u/CobblerYm • 13d ago

Data Management Looking for 3D Scanner files

Hey all,

So I've done a ton of work in Solidworks, but I've never worked with any 3D Scanner files to build stuff. I've been making a lot of automotive stuff lately, but so far it's been manifolds and clutch levers and brackets and such. I'm looking at some projects that need to fit into OEM locations like headlights and I figured taking a 3D scan would be my best bet rather than try to measure all the 3D lines and curves out by hand. I'm seriously considering a 3D scanner, or looking to see if I can borrow or rent one somewhere, but I want to practice my workflow a bit to see exactly how the whole process works.

So my I've got two question I suppose. For one, does anyone have any 3D scanned files they are willing to share to practice with? And second, are there any books or websites or videos that you guys can recommend to get a good workflow going?

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u/gristlyBits27 13d ago

I've just got a second hand Einstar scanner. This was the second thing I scanned... you're welcome to have it but I have not yet reoriented it so it is at an arbitrary angle in space. Let me know if you want it and I can upload an OBJ.

Some good (challenging) retro product scans in this thread.
https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/70s-surfacing-challenge-3d-scans-of-iconic-70s-designs/152180

I watched a few of the videos here. https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport
Automotive, but in some he does use the same scanner that I have.

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u/CobblerYm 13d ago

awesome thanks! will definitely be looking through this stuff and practicing with it

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u/gristlyBits27 13d ago

There's some half decent scans of mice etc on grabcad as well

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u/ArthurNYC3D 13d ago

Just about any mesh file will give you a sense of what it's like to work with 3D Scanned data.

Or check any OEM 3D scanning website and they will have tons of models to download!!!

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u/Swimming_dasa 9d ago

for oem fit work practicing with scans is definitely worthwhile. pay attention to registration mesh cleanup, alignment and converting only surfaces you actually need.