Mesh files (STL and OBJ)
Scan only
FROM$119
Mesh files you can print from or design around.
- STL and OBJ mesh files
- Scan cleaned and checked for holes
- 2 to 4 business days after your part arrives
Example, 4 x 3 x 2 in, moderate detail, matte: $143
3D Scan, Reverse Engineer and Replace a Part
Part Rescue · Made in USA
Scan it.
Rebuild it.
Replace it.
Broken, worn or discontinued part with no CAD file? Upload a photo, enter its size and see your price now. Mail us the part and we capture it on a professional 3D scanner, rebuild it in CAD and print the replacement. A manufacturer in Rockville, Maryland, serving the whole United States.
- Scan onlyfrom $119
- Scan + CAD rebuildfrom $311
- Scan + CAD + printed replacementfrom $371
- Free NDA on request
- Files never shared or reused
- You approve any price change before work starts
Quote to buy
Price your part in about a minute.
01Add a photo
Shoot the part straight on in good light. A ruler or coin next to it helps. Your photo shows us shape and detail; your measurements set the size.
02Enter the size
Measure the longest length, the width and the height of the part as it sits.
03Detail and surface
How detailed is the part?
What is the surface like?
04Choose what you get
05Tell us about the part
Three ways to rescue a part
Pick the finish line.
Editable CAD (STEP) plus the mesh files
Scan + CAD rebuild
FROM$311
An editable STEP model rebuilt from the scan, with real features you can change.
- STEP file plus the mesh files
- Worn or broken areas rebuilt to design intent
- 5 to 9 business days after your part arrives
Example, 4 x 3 x 2 in, moderate detail, matte: $402
Printed replacement part, STEP and mesh files
Scan + CAD + printed replacement
FROM$371
Everything above, plus a printed replacement part checked against your original.
- Printed part, STEP and mesh files
- Durable polymer through PEEK
- 8 to 16 business days after your part arrives
Example, 4 x 3 x 2 in, moderate detail, matte: $462
A real scan job
From scan to finished part.
One vehicle center console shell, start to finish: the raw scan, the CAD rebuild and the printed replacement.
How it works
From broken part to new part in four moves.
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Price it here
Upload a photo, enter the size and pick a service. Pay the quoted price at checkout.
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Ship us the part
Shipping instructions arrive with your order confirmation. You ship the part to us at your cost.
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We scan and inspect
Scan and analysis take 2 to 4 business days after it arrives. If the price changes, you approve it first.
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Files and parts delivered
Files arrive by email. Your original, and any printed replacement, ship back with return shipping invoiced at actual cost.
Sizes and limits
Scan big. Print to our build sizes.
Scanning works on any part that can reasonably ship, up to about 48 in long. Printed replacements are limited by the one piece build size for each material. Larger parts print as bonded sections, priced automatically in the builder.
| Printed replacement material | Largest one piece size |
|---|---|
| Durable polymer, flexible polymer | 400 x 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 in) |
| ABS, ASA, nylon carbon fiber, PPSU, PEI 9085 grade, PEEK (heated chamber) | 350 x 350 x 450 mm (13.7 x 13.7 x 17.7 in) |
| Longest side of your part | Scan only, from | Scan + CAD, from |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 in (about 100 mm) | $119 | $311 |
| 4 to 8 in (about 100 to 200 mm) | $149 | $442 |
| 8 to 14 in (about 200 to 350 mm) | $199 | $577 |
| 14 to 24 in (about 350 to 600 mm) | $279 | $733 |
| 24 to 48 in (about 600 to 1220 mm) | $399 | $1,048 |
Starting prices for simple, matte parts. Detail, surface and spray change the price, and the builder shows yours. Parts over 48 in long cannot be mailed in; email info@dcadditivepros.com.
- We do not reproduce brake, steering, fuel or gas system, electrical insulation or load bearing safety parts.
- Deep internal passages a scanner cannot see are rebuilt from measurements we take by hand.
Questions
Straight answers.
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How much does 3D scanning and reverse engineering cost?
Scan only starts at $119, Scan + CAD rebuild starts at $311, and Scan + CAD + a printed replacement starts at $371. The builder prices your part from its size, detail, surface and service level. For example, a 4 x 3 x 2 in part with moderate detail and a matte surface is $143 to scan, $402 with a STEP CAD rebuild, and $462 with a printed replacement in durable polymer.
How does a quote from a photo and my measurements work?
Your photo shows us the shape and detail of the part, and your length, width and height set the size. The price on screen is what you pay at checkout. We confirm the final price when we inspect your part, and if it changes, you approve the new price before any work starts.
What happens if the final price is different?
If inspection shows the part needs more work than your quote, we email a revised price and wait for your approval before we start. If it needs less, we refund the difference. If you decline a revised price, DC Additive Pros keeps the scan and analysis fee shown in your quote, refunds the rest and sends you your scan mesh files. You pay return shipping at actual cost, and your part ships back after that invoice is paid.
What if I do not pay the return shipping invoice?
Your part ships back after the return shipping invoice is paid. Parts not claimed within 60 days after the return shipping invoice is sent may be recycled.
How do I send you my part?
After checkout, shipping instructions are emailed with your order confirmation. Pack the part well and ship it to us at your cost. Parts arrive by mail or parcel carrier.
Who pays to ship my part back?
You do. Once your part arrives, we weigh and measure it and invoice the actual return shipping cost. If you ordered a printed replacement, it ships back in the same box as your original.
What is 3D scanning spray and will it hurt my part?
Shiny, clear, black and reflective surfaces are hard for a 3D scanner to read. We may apply a temporary 3D scanning spray, a thin matte coating that is generally easy to clean off. The builder suggests it for glossy, clear and dark parts, and you can turn it off. If we find it is needed and you did not select it, we ask before adding it.
How long does it take?
Scanning and analysis take 2 to 4 business days after your part arrives. Scan + CAD typically takes 5 to 9 business days, and Scan + CAD + a printed replacement typically takes 8 to 16 business days, depending on size and material.
How large a part can you scan and print?
We scan parts of any size that can reasonably ship, up to about 48 in long. A printed replacement in one piece can be up to 400 x 400 x 400 mm (15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 in) in durable or flexible polymer, and up to 350 x 350 x 450 mm (13.7 x 13.7 x 17.7 in) in ABS, ASA and engineering materials such as nylon carbon fiber, PPSU, PEI 9085 grade and PEEK, which print in our heated chamber machine. Larger parts print as bonded sections, and the builder prices the sections and bonding for you.
What files do I get?
Scan only includes STL and OBJ mesh files. Scan + CAD adds an editable STEP file. The replacement option adds the printed part, and you keep all the files.
Will you keep my part and files confidential?
Yes. A free NDA is available on request, and your files are never shared or reused.
Are there parts you will not reproduce?
Yes. We do not reproduce brake, steering, fuel or gas system, electrical insulation or load bearing safety parts, or any part where a failure could injure someone.
Where are you located?
DC Additive Pros is a manufacturer in Rockville, Maryland. Every printed part is made in USA and ships anywhere in the United States.
Ready when you are