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Reverse
Engineering
When reliable design data is no longer available, reverse engineering becomes essential. Instead of moving from a CAD model to a physical part, the process is reversed: the actual component forms the basis for digital reconstruction.
Using high-precision measurement technology, existing parts – such as hinges – are captured, digitized, and transferred into a CAD environment. This allows for precise analysis, targeted modifications, and, if necessary, accurate reproduction of geometries.
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SOS Solution: Eccentric Bushings – Precision Fit Through Virtual Assembly
Reverse engineering is a fast, reliable solution – especially for legacy components with no existing technical documentation. Based on detailed measurements, eccentric bushings for both the ship and flap sides were developed using reverse engineering – with a tolerance of less than 0.5 mm. Following CAD-based definition of the rotational axis, the bushings were precisely machined.
The result: a stress-free, perfectly aligned fit – enabling the doors to be seamlessly installed directly onto the vessel, without the need for on-site adjustment.