peel.CAD Pro reverse engineering 3D scanner
The Peel 3 scanner with fully integrated 3D scanning software is a complete reverse engineering solution. It allows you to design your projects with the same software optimized for 3D modelling of scan data.
peel 3 Pro.CAD 3D scanner for reverse engineering
The Peel 3 Pro.CAD 3D scanner comes with the powerful Peel.CAD Pro software and offers a complete scan-to-CAD solution. With this combination, you can increase your efficiency and the quality of the parts you produce. With intuitive tools, this complete solution simplifies complex workflows.
See how easy reverse engineering is with 3D scanning!
6 steps to success:
Step 1: Scan the object
Both the object and the scanner can move freely: you can see in real time what you have scanned and what you have missed.
Step 2: Optimize the grid
Clean up your 3D scans and then use advanced alignment tools to ensure they are fully prepared for reverse engineering.
Step 3: Sketching
Trace critical shapes from extracted profiles that form the basis of the modeling process. Ensure precision while setting constraints that are consistent with the design intent.
Step 4: Modeling
Convert sketches into editable geometric shapes and extract prismatic features with specialized tools to ensure a fast and accurate reverse engineering process.
Step 5: Compare and refine
Add details and refine the model to ensure it matches the functionality and design intent of the original part. Use a deviation analysis for precise comparisons and adjustments.
Step 6: Export
Save the finished 3D model in a compatible file format such as STL, STEP or IGES so that it is ready for production, prototyping or other CAD applications. You can also transfer the complete timeline directly to SolidWorks to finalize your design.
Prepare your 3D scan for reverse engineering with intuitive tools to clean and align the mesh. Ensure precision with an optimized coordinate system function and make this crucial first step simple, flexible, and reliable.
Improve your 3D scan mesh with simple but powerful tools. Fill holes, smooth areas, edit boundaries, create new meshes or resize them. With the wide range of available functions, no task is impossible—make your network as precise as possible.
Easily extract geometric elements from your mesh to align them or convert them into surfaces or solids. With our quick element function, you can easily segment your network to achieve the fastest and most accurate extraction possible.
Extract shapes from scan data and ensure precision with dimensions, constraints and snapping tools. Simplify workflows with automatic sketches so you can quickly and accurately bring your design ideas to life.
Convert organic areas or entire objects into surface-ready models. Generate NURBS surfaces to define free-form areas with automatic functions, individual patches, or manual creation to precisely match surfaces to your mesh.
Transform sketches into editable geometries with special tools for extracting prismatic features. Speed up reverse engineering by creating solid bodies through extrusion, trimming, or Boolean operations, ensuring precision and efficiency at every step.
Use the comparison function to analyze your 3D model based on scan data. Visualize deviations, refine your design, and locate incomplete details to ensure accuracy meets your desired requirements.
Save your finished 3D model in formats such as STL, STEP, or IGES to prepare it for production, prototyping, or further CAD work. Alternatively, you can transfer the entire timeline directly into SolidWorks to seamlessly complete your design or assembly.
Features
Indispensable tools for accelerating reverse engineering
Discover the intuitive features that streamline and improve your workflow, making every step more efficient, precise and user-friendly.
Clean up
Remove outliers, fill small holes and repair minor defects in your scan data with just one click so that the model is ready for your project in no time at all.
Surfaces
Select an area or a complete part to reconstruct freeform surfaces. Adjust automatically or use manual tools to create precise shapes, giving you full control over the design.
Constraints
Apply all required constraints to your sketch design with a single, optimized function. Set multiple constraints simultaneously to efficiently fulfill your design requirements.
Boolean operators
Combine, subtract or intersect solid models with Boolean operators and visualize the results in real time to create complex geometries.
Align
Position your scan precisely in the room to create the basis for a seamless reverse engineering process.
Mesh sketch
Interactive creation of cross-sections in seconds with best-fit planes and axis constraints. Seamless transition from raw scan data to CAD designs with precise profiles for sketching.
Extrude
Expand your 2D sketch or profile into a 3D shape by dragging it into your mesh selection and turn flat designs into fully extruded 3D models.
Fast entities
Reconstruct planes, cylinders, cones, spheres and surfaces with precision using advanced mesh segmentation. Bind objects to the alignment to ensure maximum efficiency in your workflow.
Car sketch
Automatically trace key shapes such as arcs and lines from selected profile sections using precise segmentation, tangent constraints and a user-defined maximum deviation.
Compare
Compare your model with an optimized real-time color map to visualize deviations. Refine your design at every stage of the process to achieve the most accurate results.
Ultra-ergonomic handle
The peel 3’s unique triangular handle has been designed to be comfortable to use in most common 3D scanning positions.
Convenient LCD screen
This multifunctional and intuitive touchscreen offers you a completely new way of interacting with your peel 3d scanner. It can also be used as a rangefinder to scan more easily without looking at your computer.
Feel the difference of haptic communication
A world first for handheld 3D scanners, the peel 3 features multiple recognizable vibration patterns to guide you when scanning tight and hard-to-reach areas without direct line of sight. This is real-time feedback at its best!
Technical data
Discover the amazing features of the peel 3. This professional 3D scanner really is in a class of its own.
| peel 3.CAD Pro | |
| software | peel.OS, peel.CAD Pro |
| Recommended object size | 0.1 – 3.0 m (0.3-10 ft) |
| Accuracy | up to 0.050 mm |
| Measurement Capabilities pin hole step wall |
1.5 mm 3.0 mm 0.1 mm 1.0 mm |
| Mesh resolution | 0.250 mm |
| Scanning area | 340 x 475mm |
| Scan speed | 80 sec/m2 |
| Usage Distance (from object) | 250 to 550 mm |
| Depth of field | 300 mm |
| Projector Light Source | IR VCSEL |
| Scanner Controls | Touchscreen |
| Color Resolution (on object) | 50 to 200 DPI |
| Positioning methods | Geometry and/or targets and/or texture |
| Measurement rate | 1,250,000 measurements/s |
| Dimensions | 304 x 150 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 950 g (2.1 lb) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Output formats (peel 3) | .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .dxf, .3mf, .iges, .step |
And the best thing about buying a peel 3? Everything important is included!
When you buy peel 3, you receive our software and some accessories free of charge.
A foam insert as a lightweight carrying bag
Data acquisition software and bridge-to-CAD software
The power supply unit with cable
One USB cable
Regular Positioning Targets
Super-adhesive positioning target
Benefit from the V.I.peel service plans
Your investment deserves first-class service. Protect your peel 3 scanner with our exclusive V.I.peel service plans.
- Free software updates
- Cover for hardware repairs (with accident cover)
- When you buy 2 packages of Positioning Targets, you get 1 for free!
- 25% discount on accessories
- Full replacement value for Creaform technologies
peel 3 accessories
Protect your 3D scanner
We offer the perfect protection kit for your peel 3D scanner. It includes a customized silicone case, a removable lens cover, a Gorilla glass protector and a truly ingenious cable winder! Say goodbye to mechanical wear and tear!
Transport your scanner
Carry your peel 3D scanner everywhere with this waterproof, shockproof and dustproof case. It’s sturdy but light and small enough to take anywhere.
Other accessories
Discover a range of 3D scanning accessories that will speed up your workflow and productivity.
Areas of application for the peel 3 3D scanner
The worldwide users of peel 3d have already used the powerful yet accessible 3D scanner for all kinds of applications. Here are some inspirations!
Did you know that peel 3D scanners can be used for aftermarket & tuning, product design, MRO and engineering?
Retrofitting & tuning
With the peel3.CAD, you can benefit from high-precision 3D scans. This way, you can get it right the first time and avoid costly mistakes.
Product design
Spend more time designing and less time 3D scanning! Shorten the time to market without any problems.
MRO and engineering
With the user-friendly peel 3.CAD 3D scanner, you can quickly reconstruct the components you actually need and produce the parts you need faster.
Be creative!
Don’t limit yourself to just these applications. peel 3.CAD offers a multitude of possibilities that are yet to be discovered!
Why peel 3d is different
Comprehensive solution
peel 3 and peel 3.CAD are supplied with special 3D scanning software. This provides you with a comprehensive 3D scanning solution that can be used immediately.
Easy to learn
Instinctive ergonomics and interfaces make it easy to get started. 3D scanning can be learned in just a few minutes.
New design
The convenient design and distance measurement of the Peel 3 allows the user to scan effortlessly – without constantly going to the computer.
Help & Support
We are always just an e-mail or a phone call away! We provide or take over the entire support for you – fast & close.
Do you have any questions? We have answers!
Is Peel.CAD Pro a CAD software?
Absolutely. Peel.CAD Pro is a CAD modeling solution specifically designed to extract valuable information from scan data. It provides sketching and modeling capabilities that help you create accurate CAD models that are aligned with your design intent.
What is the difference between Peel.CAD and Peel.CAD Pro?
Peel.CAD Pro offers a more comprehensive and versatile capture software equipped with advanced options for power users. In addition to the powerful alignment and entity extraction tools available in Peel.CAD, Peel.CAD Pro includes advanced sketching and modeling capabilities. Unlike Peel.CAD, which serves as a bridge to other CAD software, Peel.CAD Pro is a complete reverse engineering solution. Peel.CAD Pro also allows you to transfer timeline operations directly to SolidWorks.
Compare the functions of the different Peel3 applications:
| Feature | Peel 3 | Peel 3.CAD | Peel3.CAD Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Align | Basic | Complete | Complete |
| Improve | Basic | Complete | Complete |
| Extract & Measure | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sketching | X | X | ✓ |
| Modeling | X | X | ✓ |
| CAD Model Creation | X | X | ✓ |
| Import | Peel/Creaform file | Peel/Creaform file | Peel/Creaform file STL 3D CAD Model |
| Export | Mesh | Mesh Entity Transfer to CAD |
Mesh Entity Transfer to CAD 3D CAD Model Modeling timeline to Solidworks |
Which file formats are generated?
Solids and generated surfaces can be exported in the following formats:
.dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .dxf, .3mf, .iges, .step
What about compatibility with various CAD programs?
Peel.CAD Pro is perfectly tailored to SolidWorks so that the complete timeline can be transferred. This means that all sketches or models can be reopened in SolidWorks as native components. For other common CAD platforms such as Autodesk and Inventor, the CAD model can be used together with the transferred extracted elements or cross-sections, but the complete timeline is not available.
Are the targets really necessary?
Targets are more of a supplement; the 3D scanner can use geometry and texture for positioning. Targets are highly recommended for flatter or smoother surfaces and when accuracy is important.
Can I use 3D scans for reverse engineering or redesigning existing parts?
Absolutely! Peel.CAD Pro has been specially developed to speed up the reverse engineering process. It offers powerful tools for easy extraction of elements and profiles. With its simple but effective features, Peel.CAD Pro is as user-friendly as possible and makes reverse engineering faster and more efficient.
Are the scanned files compatible with 3D printing software or simulation tools?
While most CAD formats (.iges, .step) are not directly compatible with 3D printing, Peel.CAD Pro includes an export function that converts CAD models to STL format so that they are ready for import into any 3D printing software.
It will be love at first sight
You will be surprised by the performance of this 3D scanner solution.
Would you like to see for yourself?
Make an appointment with us. We will show you the peel 3 in our showroom and you can carry out your first tests yourself.
