Reverse Engineering Services
Recreate obsolete or unavailable parts with dimensionally accurate 3D CAD from scans, calipers or sample parts.
Reverse Engineering — engineered for industrial performance.
Reverse engineering services convert physical parts, sub-assemblies and equipment into fully parametric 3D CAD. Using metrology-grade 3D scanners, calipers and CMM data, our engineers reconstruct components with the tolerances and design intent needed for manufacturing. This is critical for restoring obsolete parts, benchmarking competitor products and enabling design improvements on legacy equipment across oil & gas, marine and heavy industries.
Our engineers combine first-principles calculation with modern 3D CAD and simulation to deliver work that plugs directly into your fabrication, procurement and construction workflows. Whether you need a short burst of expert capacity or a long-running dedicated engineering pod, our reverse engineering team is built to scale with your program.
- Restore obsolete parts
- 3D scan-to-CAD workflows
- Tolerance-aware modeling
- Design improvement opportunities
What our reverse engineering team delivers.
3D Scanning
Mesh Processing
Parametric Modeling
Feature Extraction
Dimensional Validation
Design Improvement
Manufacturing Drawings
How we deliver, step by step.
Requirement Analysis
Capture inputs, goals, constraints and success criteria.
Concept Development
Design options with trade-off studies and feasibility.
CAD Modeling
Detailed 3D CAD, drawings and BOM per project standards.
Engineering Review
Two-tier internal review with checker sign-off.
Simulation & Validation
FEA, CFD or physical testing to prove the design.
Manufacturing Support
Vendor queries, fabrication and installation support.
Final Documentation
As-built package, calculation reports and archive.
Tools we use for this service.
Geomagic
Scan-to-CAD, mesh clean-up and parametric reverse engineering.
SolidWorks
Parametric 3D modeling, assemblies and drawings for machinery and equipment.
PolyWorks
Metrology software for 3D scan alignment and inspection.
Creo
Parametric CAD with advanced surfacing for complex product geometry.
Codes and standards we follow.
ISO
ISO 9001 quality, ISO 3834 welding, ISO 10628 P&ID conventions.
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers — BPVC Section VIII, B31 piping, Y14.5 GD&T.
ASTM
Material specifications for steels, alloys and composites.
Where we apply this service.
Everything you get.
Each reverse engineering engagement concludes with a documented, revision-controlled deliverable package ready for procurement, fabrication and construction teams.
- Scan Data
- Parametric 3D Models
- Deviation Reports
- Manufacturing Drawings
- BOM
- Inspection Documents
- Design Improvement Notes
Selected projects.
Offshore Platform Modernization
Legacy 2D drawings, missing as-built data and evolving DNV standards were blocking a critical life-extension study.
Shipyard Production Nesting
Manual nesting was creating 12% steel waste and slipping production milestones.
EV Battery Pack Thermal Redesign
Peak cell temperatures during fast charge exceeded warranty thresholds, blocking a launch window.
LNG Terminal Piping Stress
Cryogenic service, seismic zone and tight schedule required a specialized stress engineering pod.
Reverse Engineering — frequently asked questions.
Need expert engineering support?
Talk to a senior reverse engineering engineer at Perpetual TechSolutions. We respond within one business day with a scoped approach and indicative timeline.