ACD-04 · Component recovery engineering
3D printing and reverse engineering of unobtainable parts
How to recreate a mechanical part that can no longer be purchased: measurement, modelling, material selection, printing and verification — for equipment past the end of OEM support.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- up to 6 people
- Location
- A&D lab
Technical programme
01
Reverse engineering
- — Geometry measurement and 3D scanning
- — CAD modelling from a worn part
- — Tolerances and fits
02
Manufacturing technologies
- — FDM, SLA, SLS — when to use each
- — Engineering materials and their limits
- — Post-processing
03
Validation
- — Iterative prototyping
- — Fit and strength testing
- — Documenting the replacement part
Who it is for
- Equipment maintenance departments
- Repair depots
- Design engineers
Competencies gained
- Full part recovery cycle from measurement to print
- Informed choice of technology and material
- Judging when 3D printing is the right answer
Hands-on part
- Step-by-step recovery of a real part
- Hands-on with scanners and 3D printers
- Review of delivered replacements (no customer data)
Ask about a training programme
For companies, military units, repair depots and OEMs. Programme, dates and location are tailored to your team and the equipment it works with.
The programme can be tailored to your equipment and team. References to standards do not imply certification.