Slurry Pump Reverse Engineering

First Steps

A customer came to us with a legacy part they needed to recreate. This part was a slurry pump. A slurry pump pumps not only water but solid material as well. Applications 3D was tasked with the reverse engineering of the slurry pump.

First, the slurry pump needed to be 3D scanned. To do so, we used our Comet 5 white light scanner. Because this scanner has a variety of scan volumes, it makes it ideal for a larger part that needs accuracy. However, this scanner can not scan the inside of the pump. Also data from inside the pump needed to be gathered. Initially, the entire pump was scanned, gathering as much data as possible. Then using a band saw the pump was cut into sections. So, this allowed us to scan the remaining missing portions on the inside. Finally, the cut-up scans could be aligned to the initial scan of the pump to create a single mesh model.

The pump also contains an impeller that is a separate component. Additionally, this was scanned on its own and required no cutting.

Reverse Engineering of the Slurry Pump

With the now created mesh files of the slurry pump and impeller, the reverse engineering process can now begin. Specifically, this was done using Geomagic design direct. Significantly this software gives the ability to ensure the newly generated CAD model closely replicates the existing part with the use of color maps. Because color mapping is a part of this software, we are able to speed up our process. Further, it keeps us from having to import the two files, mesh and CAD, into separate software to ensure accuracy. Now that the models have been made to replicate the existing components the customer’s modifications can be made. Furthermore, these changes are to improve the efficiency of the part based on the new methodology.

With the new CAD files for the slurry pump and impeller now created they can be sent over to the customer so that they can use them for manufacturing of the new parts. Now that there is a CAD file for these components once new ones are made they can also then be scanned and compared to the nominal CAD file to ensure the accuracy of the newly manufactured parts.

Kyle Keiser

October 31, 2023.

Great service and responsiveness. The data they provided was cleaned up well and accurate.

C S

August 7, 2023.

WOW! What a great experience. Applications 3D provided us with the best looking scans I've ever seen. Fast, friendly and affordable. I can't say enough good things. Thanks again Raminder!!

Travis O

July 13, 2023.

Really quick and great work. Applications 3D made sure that I received everything I needed for my project.

Eric S

April 25, 2023.

Raminder did a fantastic job scanning some parts for me. VERY reasonable pricing for the quality of scan provided and the turn around time was ridiculously fast. 10/10 would recommend and will be using again!

Adam Barton

March 8, 2023.

The Applications 3D team is a pleasure to work with. They have provided our organization with 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and CAD model creation services. The pricing is great and they have quick turn around times.

Namsag

January 30, 2023.

I found Applications 3D online, wanting to get an item scanned accurately. Couldn't have been happier with their services. They were fast, great communications, and the end result was excellent. I will use them again in the future. This job was for an individual project and they did not hesitate with their services. It was also at a lower cost than I could find anywhere in my state. Highly recommend their services. Thank You Raminder-Applications 3D

Dan Dwyer

January 24, 2023.

Very professional and in depth and detailed with his work. You might find a cheaper source but not a better one.

Ivan Fucich

September 9, 2022.

I approached Applications 3D with an existing 3D scan file that I didn’t know what to do with. After speaking with Raminder over the phone, we scheduled an appointment same day to review the file. He looked at my file, and gave me a quote for his service - to produce a Step file that could be used to CNC a master mold from the shape that I had scanned. He was finished with the design in 1 week, but there was a slight issue which I brought to his attention, and he immediately worked on creating a solution, which was resolved by the end of that same day!! I honestly couldn’t be more happy with the result, and very much look forward to working together with Raminder & his company again for more 3D modeling work.