CAD DESIGN SERVICES
From 3D scan-to-CAD conversion to original part design, our engineers deliver manufacturing-ready CAD files in STEP, IGES, and XT formats. Every project is handled by engineers with hands-on machining and manufacturing backgrounds, not drafters.
WHO WE WORK WITH
WHAT WE DO
Any firm can open CAD software and trace geometry. What matters is understanding how a part actually functions;Â tolerances, material behavior, manufacturing constraints. Our engineers bring direct experience in machining, rapid prototyping, and production line design to every project.
Portable metrology scanners for airframes, engine components, interiors, and tooling. We travel to your facility and work around your schedule. Accuracy to 0.02mm on any geometry.
No prototype? No problem. Our team designs from specification, with manufacturing cost and producibility baked in from the start. Per-project or retainer billing available.
HOW IT WORKS
We keep every project clear from day one by defining scope, timeline, and deliverables agreed upfront before any project begins.
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We discuss goals for the project including reproduction, modification, reverse engineering, or new design. We surface manufacturing constraints early to keep costs down.
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For physical parts, we perform high-accuracy 3D laser scanning. For new designs, we collect engineering specs and reference drawings.
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Our engineers build fully parametric 3D CAD models — not surface meshes. Every feature is editable and manufacturing-ready.
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We deliver STEP, IGES, XT, SLDPRT, or SLDASM files. We walk through the model with you and make revisions until it’s right.
WHY WORK WITH US
✓Real manufacturing experience. Not just CAD operators.
EXPERIENCE
Every CAD engineer on our team has direct experience in machining, rapid prototyping, or manufacturing environments, not just CAD software training.
COLLABORATION
We work with fast-moving engineering and product teams that don’t have time to handhold a vendor. You get direct access to the engineers doing the work.Â
PRECISION
CAD models are built to tolerance, not just to appearance. Every dimension, draft angle, and feature is engineered with your manufacturing process in mind.Â
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Per-project or monthly retainer billing. We provide file format examples upfront and do not lock you into proprietary formats. STEP, IGES, and XT files work in any CAD platform.
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Our engineers have delivered CAD models for components used in flight-critical systems, medical devices, heavy equipment, and motorsports. We understand that “close enough” is not an option.
Airframe components, brackets, tooling fixtures. Tight tolerances, AS9100-aware workflows.
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Body panels, engine components, custom fabrication. OEM and aftermarket both.
Automotive scanning →
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Legacy part recreation, weapon system components, vehicle parts. Secure handling.
Defense services →
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Pump impellers, valve bodies, turbine components. High-consequence accuracy requirements.
Energy services →
Castings, housings, wear parts. Often no original drawings — we recreate from the part.
Mobile scanning services →
Hull components, drive systems, custom fittings. Salt-environment material awareness.
Marine →
Implant geometry, custom orthotics, device housings. Precision-first workflows.
Medical device scanning →
Race car components, custom suspension, aero parts. Speed of delivery matters here.
Motorsports →
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FAQ
What is the difference between 3D CAD modeling and 3D scanning?
3D scanning captures the physical geometry of an existing part as a point cloud or mesh. 3D CAD modeling converts that scan data, or a set of engineering specifications, into a fully parametric solid model that can be edited, toleranced, and sent directly to manufacturing. The two services are often used together; scan first, then model.
What CAD file formats do you deliver?
We deliver STEP, IGES, and XT files as standard universal formats. We also deliver native SolidWorks files (SLDPRT, SLDASM) when requested. All formats are compatible with major CAD platforms including CATIA, NX, Creo, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks.
Can you create CAD models from parts with no existing drawings?
Yes, this is one of our most common requests. We use high-accuracy 3D laser scanning to capture the physical geometry of the part, then build a clean parametric CAD model from the scan data through our reverse engineering process. No drawings required.
How much do CAD design services cost?
Pricing depends on part complexity, number of features, and turnaround time. We offer both per-project pricing and monthly retainer arrangements for ongoing design work. Our hourly rate is $165/hr. Contact us for a free estimate, most projects are quoted within one business day.
Can you work with my existing CAD files to modify or update a design?
Yes. If you have existing STEP, IGES, or SolidWorks files, we can take them directly into our workflow for modifications, feature additions, or design updates. If the files are locked or in a format we can’t edit natively, we can reverse engineer from the exported geometry and rebuild a fully parametric model. Either way, you get an editable file back.
Who owns the CAD files when the project is complete, and do you sign NDAs?
Once a project is paid, all CAD files and deliverables are yours; no licensing fees, no restrictions on how you manufacture, modify, or share them. We also routinely sign NDAs before kickoff, particularly for aerospace, defense, and medical device work. Send us your standard vendor NDA or we can work from a mutual, either way, this is standard practice four our team and not an exception.
Most projects quoted within one business day. Schedule a call, video, or meet at our Southern California office.Â
