Want to modify a complex shaped plastic part; need a good, inexpensive, scan/service

[Marm]

Hmm... at that cost, the time spent making one may not be worth it! That said, I'm still intrigued by reverse engineering it. A set of calipers should do you fine, and it looks like, to my eye, there only 3 radii to deal with , so you might be able to get it into SU, and use the arc tool to semi-easily create those radii. Oh well....

[robosmith]

Hmm... at that cost, the time spent making one may not be worth it! That said, I'm still intrigued by reverse engineering it. A set of calipers should do you fine, and it looks like, to my eye, there only 3 radii to deal with , so you might be able to get it into SU, and use the arc tool to semi-easily create those radii. Oh well....

Yeah, I'm well past the major radii. I spent a few more hours on it last night and am almost there. The key was those two tabs in the corners which hold it in place.

Of course the 5 hours I've already spent include the enhancements, not just the original part.

Seems like there may be a major market developing for inexpensive scanners that really work reliably.

[Marm]

Seems like there may be a major market developing for inexpensive scanners that really work reliably.

And there's the rub.

[robosmith]

Well, I think I've finally got a part that's close enough fit.

One surface that looked flat is actually sloped. My first cut had a same sized edge overhang all the way around, but the actual part varies continuously with a couple of notches.

All told I spent a good 5 hours and 3 prints. Would be nice if there were a good scanning service.