The Original Is Gone. The Machine Still Has to Run.
Parts go out of production. Manufacturers shut down. Drawings get lost. Equipment that’s been running for twenty years doesn’t come with a parts catalog anymore. When that happens — and a line is down or a machine is sitting idle — you need someone who can look at a worn, broken, or damaged part and figure out what it was supposed to be.
That’s what we do. We measure it, model it in SolidWorks, produce a print, and machine a replacement. We apply engineering judgment, not just caliper-to-drawing copying. If the part is worn, we interpret the wear. If it’s cracked, we figure out why it cracked.
What Reverse Engineering at Damark Covers
Part Measurement & Documentation
We measure the physical part using precision inspection equipment. We document geometry, material characteristics, and surface finish or tolerance requirements.
SolidWorks Modeling
We build a full 3D model in SolidWorks. This becomes the basis for the manufacturing drawing and the production routing for future orders.
Manufacturing Drawing Production
A complete engineering drawing from the model: a real print, with tolerances, material callouts, and surface finish specs. You own that drawing.
Replacement Part Manufacturing
We don’t just document. The measurement, modeling, and manufacturing all happen at Damark.
Engineering Analysis & Improvement
If the original failed because of a design weakness, we can discuss whether the replacement should be modified to perform better. The option is there.
Who Needs This Service
- Maintenance managers and plant engineers with legacy equipment no longer supported by the original manufacturer
- Equipment owners with machinery that predates modern CAD systems
- Manufacturers who need replacement components for production equipment no longer in current production
- Machine shops whose customers bring them worn or broken parts and need a single supplier from measurement to replacement
How the Process Works
- 1
You bring us the part
Ship it or drop it off. If it can’t be removed from the equipment, we may be able to work from photographs and field measurements.
- 2
We measure and evaluate it
Using precision measuring equipment to capture the geometry. We also evaluate condition: what’s worn, what’s damaged, what the original dimensions likely were.
- 3
We model it and produce a drawing
The model and drawing give us a repeatable manufacturing baseline. You get a copy of the drawing.
- 4
We quote the replacement
We’ll give you a price for the first piece and, if you want, a small stock quantity so you’re not in the same situation six months from now.
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We machine and deliver
Made in-house, inspected before it ships.
Engineering Judgment Is What Makes This Work
Reverse engineering isn’t measurement. Anyone can measure a worn part and get the wrong answer. The worn surfaces aren’t the original surfaces. The cracks tell you about the loads. The material hardness tells you something about what the original designer was solving for.
We apply real engineering thinking to this process, not just a caliper and a model. That’s the difference between a replacement part that fits and runs, and one that fails the same way the original did.
“The worn surfaces aren’t the original surfaces. The cracks tell you about the loads. That’s the difference between a replacement that runs and one that fails the same way.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What condition does the part need to be in?+
Worn, damaged, and partially broken parts are all workable in most cases. We evaluate when we receive it and tell you whether we have enough to work from. Even for destroyed parts, photographs, partial drawings, and context can be enough.
Can you work from photographs or partial drawings instead of a physical sample?+
Sometimes, depending on complexity. A simple turned part might be reconstructable from good photographs. More complex parts with tight tolerances really need to be in front of us. Send what you have and we’ll tell you.
Will you provide me with a drawing of the part?+
Yes. The drawing is yours. We produce a full SolidWorks model and a manufacturing drawing, and you get copies of both.
How do you handle parts that failed in service? Do you just copy the failure?+
No. If a part failed because of a design issue, we flag it and discuss whether the replacement should match the original spec or be modified. Sometimes copying exactly is right. Sometimes it isn’t.
What is the typical turnaround?+
It depends on complexity. We want to do it right, not fast. For many parts, a few weeks. Complex geometry or unusual materials may take longer.
What if I need more than one replacement? Can you stock them?+
Yes. Once the part is documented, ordering additional quantity is straightforward. We can quote a small stock quantity at the same time as the first piece.
Other Services
CNC Precision Machining
High-tolerance milling, turning, and production runs — including horizontal machining centers with pallet changers.
Learn More →Fixturing & Tooling
Weld fixtures, machining fixtures, robotic tooling, and hydraulic clamping. Designed in-house in SolidWorks.
Learn More →Prototyping
Got an idea on paper or in your head? We help you get it made, tested, and refined before production.
Learn More →Ready to Get a Quote?
Send your print, your drawing, or a description of what you need. We'll review it and get back to you.