What we print from a scan
| Job | What you get |
|---|---|
| Replacement for a part that is no longer made | The part scanned, repaired in the mesh and printed, so you can test the fit before any machining |
| Fit-check before tooling or machining | A printed part to hold against the mating parts before you commit to a mould or a machine run |
| Prototype from an existing sample | A printed copy of a sample or hand-made master, at 1:1 or at the scale you ask |
| Scaled copy of a large object | A scaled model made from a scan of the full-size item |
| Master pattern for casting | A scanned master prepared for printing (see casting and foundry scanning) |
| Jig, holder or cover shaped to fit a part | A printed fixture made around the scan of the part it must hold |
| Part that must be edited first | A scan rebuilt as editable STEP CAD, then printed (see spare part with no drawing) |
Every job here begins with a scan, so no drawing is needed. We can scan mould inserts, broken parts, samples and hand-made masters. We tell you if a part is not suited to printing before you pay for it.
How a job runs: scan, clean, optional CAD, print
- Brief. You send a photo, the approximate size, what the part must do and how many you need.
- 3D scan. We scan the part at our Coimbatore facility or visit your site, so a heavy or fixed part need not be moved. Very shiny or dark surfaces can change the method, so tell us the surface.
- Mesh clean-up. The scan is merged, gaps are closed and the mesh is made watertight so a printer can read it. We scale or edit it if you ask.
- Optional CAD. If the part will be modified or machined later, we rebuild the scan as clean, editable STEP CAD (IGES or Parasolid on request) from sections and features, not as a copy of the rough mesh.
- You approve the model. Nothing is printed until you have seen and agreed the model.
- Print. We print it in FDM or SLA and hand it over. The print-ready file is available on request.
Materials, build size and delivery time depend on the scan, the part and your preference, so we confirm them for each job.
FDM or SLA?
FDM suits larger, strong functional parts and quick checks. SLA suits fine detail and smooth surfaces on smaller parts. Tell us the part size and what it must do, and we recommend one.
Checking the scan before you print
A print is only as good as the scan under it. If a mating fit matters, tell us at the start so the scan and the model are checked for that fit. For a part that must meet a tolerance, we can also compare the scan with CAD as a deviation colour map, or measure with a portable CMM arm. See our CMM inspection services.
What decides the cost
We quote per job and do not publish a price list. The main drivers are:
- the size of the part and how many you need,
- how complex the shape is and how much mesh repair it needs,
- whether CAD is needed before printing,
- FDM or SLA, and the material you choose,
- on-site scanning, travel and accommodation.
Send a photo and a short description and we reply with a written quote.
Why we scan with a Vertex
A scanner captures the whole part, including freeform surfaces that are hard to measure by hand. The JINUOSH Vertex handheld blue-laser scanners we distribute are specified by the maker at up to 0.020 mm (Vertex3D and Vertex3D Pro) and 0.025 mm (Vertex Tracker). That is a scanner specification, not a tolerance for a printed part; we tell you what to expect for your part before we start. See the JINUOSH Vertex scanners.
Part of a wider service
Printing is one output of our 3D scanning services in India and reverse engineering services in India. For specific fields, see automotive 3D scanning and reverse engineering, mould and die 3D scanning and industrial machinery 3D scanning and spare parts. Wondering what it will cost? Read 3D scanning cost in India: what decides the quote. In Tamil Nadu? See reverse engineering in Tamil Nadu. In Coimbatore? See 3D scanning services in Coimbatore. Choosing a provider? Read how to choose a 3D scanning service, or compare JINUOSH Vertex with other scanner brands. Not sure whether to ask for the STL or a CAD file? Read what files you get from a 3D scan.
About us
- Operating since December 2019, based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; we travel to your site across India and serve the UAE as a service area.
- Distributor of JINUOSH Vertex 3D scanners in India, so we know the equipment we use.
- One team for scanning, reverse engineering, scan to CAD and inspection.
- Office hours 9 AM to 7 PM.
Send a photo and a short description of your part for a quote or email info@vsharksolutions.com.
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