What we scan
- Machined parts, castings and forgings
- Moulds, dies and tooling that have no drawing
- Worn or broken spares that are out of production
- Fixtures, jigs and assemblies
- Vehicle parts and body panels
- Buildings, facades, heritage structures and plant areas
Our 3D scanning services
| Service | What you get | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 3D scanning of parts | STL or PLY mesh | 3D scanning services in Coimbatore |
| Reverse engineering and scan to CAD | Editable STEP, IGES or Parasolid model | Reverse engineering services in India |
| Spare part with no drawing | Editable STEP model, checked against the scan | Spare part with no drawing: how we rebuild it |
| Inspection and digital metrology, including portable CMM arm inspection (CMM inspection services in Coimbatore) | PDF report with deviation colour map, dimensions and GD&T callouts | Request a quote |
| Building and structure scanning | Point cloud (E57, RCP, LAS); Revit modelling on request | Request a quote |
| 3D printing from your scan | FDM or SLA print of the scanned part | Request a quote |
Printing is offered as part of a scan job only.
How a job works, anywhere in India
- You send a photo, the approximate size and the output you need (mesh, CAD or report).
- We confirm the method and send a written quote.
- We scan at our Coimbatore facility, or travel to your plant. Travel and accommodation for on-site work are quoted separately.
- We clean the scan data and build the mesh, CAD model or report.
- You receive the files and we answer questions on them.
If the part is small, you can also send it to us. Larger parts, heavy dies and fixed machines are scanned where they stand.
What you receive
| Deliverable | Use |
|---|---|
| STL or PLY mesh | 3D printing, visual checks, reference |
| Editable CAD (STEP, IGES, Parasolid) | Redesign, tooling, manufacturing; opens in your own CAD software |
| Deviation colour map and report (PDF, normally in 2 to 3 days) | Comparing a made part against its CAD or a master |
| Point cloud (E57, RCP, LAS) | Buildings, plant areas, large structures |
Need a printed copy or fit-check of a scanned part? See 3D printing from your 3D scan. For how a scan becomes an editable model, read scan to CAD in SolidWorks. Not sure which file to ask for (STL, STEP, IGES, Parasolid or the PDF report)? Read what files you get from a 3D scan.
Which scanning method fits?
| Your part | Usual method |
|---|---|
| Small to medium parts, castings, moulds | Handheld blue-laser scanning |
| Large parts where overall accuracy matters | Optical-tracking scanning |
| Dimension checks against a drawing | Portable CMM arm inspection: see CMM inspection services in Coimbatore |
| Buildings and large structures | Terrestrial laser scanning |
We pick the method after seeing your part. Shiny or dark surfaces and deep holes can change the method, so tell us what the surface is.
How accurate is 3D scanning?
Accuracy depends on the scanner, the part and the set-up. 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 guarantee for every part. We tell you the expected accuracy for your part before we start. See the JINUOSH Vertex scanners or how they compare in JINUOSH Vertex vs Creaform, Shining 3D and GOM. For the numbers by model, read handheld 3D scanner accuracy.
Industries
Scanning and reverse engineering are used in automotive (see automotive 3D scanning and reverse engineering in India), rail, aerospace, energy, mould and die (see mould and die 3D scanning and reverse engineering in India), and machinery manufacturing (see casting and foundry 3D scanning and inspection in India and industrial machinery 3D scanning and spare parts in India) (industries listed by the scanner maker for this equipment). Tell us your part and we will say how the job would run.
What decides the cost of a 3D scan?
We quote per job and do not publish a price list. The main drivers are:
- the size and number of parts,
- the surface (shiny, dark or fine detail takes longer),
- the accuracy you need,
- the output (a mesh is quicker than a full CAD model),
- on-site work, travel and accommodation.
Send a photo and a short description and we reply with a written quote. For the full list of what moves a quote, read 3D scanning cost in India: what decides the quote.
Based in Coimbatore, working across India
- Operating since December 2019, based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; we travel to your site across India. We also 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.
- Based in Coimbatore? See 3D scanning services in Coimbatore and reverse engineering in Coimbatore. Choosing between providers? Read how to choose a 3D scanning service. Serving other cities from Coimbatore: Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. For the UAE, see 3D scanning and reverse engineering for the UAE. Buying a scanner instead? Read how to choose a 3D scanner.
Send a photo and a short description of your part for a quote or email info@vsharksolutions.com.
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