Scan to CAD Workflow: Recreating Keycaps Using DezignWorks + Solidworks 2022

Unfortunately for me, my pet black-capped conure takes great pleasure in destroying my laptop's keys. In this video, I undertake the task of 3D scanning keycaps and reverse engineering replacements. After receiving new 3D-printed ones from Protolabs, my laptop now has a full set of keys again!
To accomplish this, I first scanned the parts using our Steinbichler Comet L3D structured light scanner. Next, I cleaned up and aligned the scan data using Gom Inspect. After export, I imported the mesh into Solidworks 2022 and used the DezignWorks 2022 plugin to rebuild the CAD models. Finally, the parts were sent to Protolabs to be manufactured. I used their microfine option to achieve the thin walls necessary for these parts.
Are you in need of 3D scanning, inspection, or reverse engineering services? Sentinel 3D Scanning can help you with you project!
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00:00 Introduction
01:35 Equipment setup
03:18 Part preparation
04:55 Scanning
07:13 Gom Inspect
08:25 Reverse Engineering
12:40 Results

[@ChrisPadilla]

First off, great video! I went to your channel to see what other content you have, and i was surprised to see your first video listed was only 10 months old. Amazing content/quality for such a fresh channel. Can't wait to see all the stuff you end up making

[@projectLSaudiA4]

Tutorial on aligning meshes with GOM like you demonstrated in the video would be awesome!

[@dantheman1998]

How many different scanners you have? Also do you have a website and cost for object scanning?

[@sentinel3dscanning]

Hi, Dan! We have one 3D scanner - a Steinbichler Comet L3D 5M. It has 5 sets of lenses to accommodate a variety of part sizes. You can find our website at www.sentinel3dscanning.com. Our Pricing page includes the cost of common job types and our hourly rate. If you have a specific project in mind, send an email to [e-mail] and we can discuss your needs further. Thanks for watching!