3D SCANNING

Precision Measurement for Custom Fabrication

At Detroit Metal Shaping Company, our 3D scanning technology captures real-world measurements with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. This advanced tool creates detailed digital meshes that serve as the foundation for our precision metal fabrication projects.

By digitizing physical components, 3D scanning eliminates guesswork and minimizes the need for manual measurements. The comprehensive digital mesh we create imports directly into our CAD software, providing a precise starting point for designing custom parts. While we still verify critical dimensions by hand, the scanner delivers complete spatial information that traditional measuring methods simply cannot match.

3D scanning has revolutionized our approach to creating shaping bucks and station bucks, accurately transcribing complex three-dimensional forms from the physical world into digital space. This technology is particularly valuable when fabricating components that must integrate perfectly with existing structures.

For custom projects like transmission tunnels, we scan the existing floor, toe board, and transmission, capturing not just the components but also the spatial relationships between them. This gives us exact parameters to design around, ensuring that newly fabricated parts fit flawlessly on the first attempt.

By bridging the physical and digital realms, our 3D scanning capability ensures that every custom part we create meets the highest standards of fit, function, and form.