Design & Reverse Engineering

At Bent Plastics, we blend decades of hands-on custom fabrication experience with advanced digital design technology. While custom plastic fabrication remains at the core of what we do, our specialised design and engineering team supports projects across a diverse range of materials, industries, and technical applications.

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Whether you need to recreate a legacy part with no existing drawings, digitise a complex physical component, or turn an initial concept into a production-ready CAD model, we deliver precise engineering solutions tailored to your exact specifications.

 

Comprehensive CAD, 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering Services

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​Our range of services include:

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1. High-Precision 3D Scanning

Using handheld optical and laser 3D scanning technology, we capture complex geometries and organic contours down to sub-millimeter accuracy.

• In-Workshop Scanning: Bring your physical parts, prototypes, or tooling directly to our facility for rapid capture and processing.

• On-Site Mobile Scanning: For heavy machinery, installed equipment, large-scale structures, or stationary industrial components, our team brings mobile scanning capabilities directly to your site.

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2. Reverse Engineering

Lacking original blueprints or CAD files for an obsolete or worn-out component? We bridge the gap between physical objects and digital design.

• Conversion of raw 3D scan point clouds and mesh data into parametric 3D CAD models (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks).

• Precise measurement and feature extraction to replicate or improve original part geometries.

• Material optimization and design enhancements to upgrade strength, durability, or manufacturability.

 

3. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Product Development

Our team of trained designers and engineers works collaboratively with you to take your idea from initial sketch to fully realised 3D models.

• Drafting & Modeling: Full 3D part design, assembly modeling, and 2D manufacturing drawings.

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Optimising designs specifically for plastic fabrication, CNC routing, laser cutting, thermoforming, or even other processes outside our main manufacturing methods.

• Prototyping Preparation: Preparing clean, print-ready files for additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.

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Why Work with Bent Plastics?

• Material Expertise & Versatility: While we excel in acrylic, polycarbonate, HDPE, PVC, and engineering plastics, our design capabilities extend to multi-material assemblies involving metals, timber, and composite hardware.

• Flexible Execution: Choose between complete in-house service at our workshop or convenient on-site scanning and consultation at your facility.

• End-to-End Solutions: From initial scan to final design and ultimate fabrication, we handle your entire project pipeline under one roof, eliminating miscommunication between third-party designers and manufacturers.

 

Ready to Digitise or Design Your Next Project?

Get in touch with the team at Bent Plastics today to discuss your design requirements, schedule an on-site 3D scan, or request a quote for CAD modeling and reverse engineering. Reach out to us on (07) 5445 3623 today to talk about your project requirements and order your materials, or make an online enquiry below.