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 Planning

Create a new It’s a mental process of �guring out the steps you’ll
coordinate system need to take before you begin modeling. It involves
Slice a 2D cross
deciding which the features need to be created
section separately by splitting the part up into major modeling
phases in sequential steps. This step is important
Sketch the part
because with good planning, you will build a robust
Revolve the sketch
parametric model that creates less work—and less
into 3D solid
headaches—for you later on.
Analyze

Scan to CAD work�ow The nozzle is symmetrical part so we will use this to our advantage.
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The Plan:

1. Create a new coordinate system (It makes it easier for you to

reverse engineer your part in later steps)
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2. Slice the nozzle in half to view the 2D cross-section of the part

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3. Sketch the contour of the scan data outline

4. Revolve the part to get the �nal 3D solid CAD model

Basic 2D cross-section forms the basis of all mechanical 3D

drawings. Doing the basic steps right creates a strong foundation
that enables everything that happens downstream to be stable.

Tip on planning: Figuring out the true design intent

The main reason for reverse engineering is to remake the

part. Therefore, the purpose is to create a ‘perfect’ part
representing true design intent. This may require a detailed
understanding of the function of the part because only
then can the design intent be correctly interpreted.
It’s important to remember that all manufactured parts
have some sort of imperfections due to the way it’s
manufactured and they might have been damaged due to
wear and tear, which masks the original design intent.
Modeling in every single defect can be time consuming,
expensive, and unnecessary. Typically the part will be
remodelled to capture the design intent and to ignore the
imperfections.

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