Classic cars are well and truly back into the fray of car culture. Car lovers have always had a certain appreciation for them, but these days, they are more popular than ever. And one of the biggest contributing factors to that is the fact that we can recreate those cars and restore them with more efficiency than ever.
And that is made possible largely in part by 3D scanning technology has revolutionized the automobile industry perhaps more than any other industry.
CadDeziners provides services such as 3D scanning, 3D printing, CNC machining and even mechanical drafting services. And here, we will discuss how 3D technology has revived the craze for classic automobiles.
Impact Of 3D Scanning On Classic & Vintage Cars
Engine Parts
Since these cars are from decades ago, their parts, especially engine parts, stopped being produced decades ago. Therefore, it became harder and harder to restore classic cars like this. But with the impact of 3D scanning, there is renewed hope. 3D scanning technology has allowed in-depth scanning of obsolete engine parts. This in-depth scanning has allowed the creation of intricate digital models that have been used to recreate engine parts that used to be found in the engines of classic cars. From camshafts to differentials, drivetrains, transmissions and more are easily produced through 3D printing or CNC machining processes.
Spare Parts
Just like engine parts, there are parts of a car, whether interior or exterior, that aren’t made anymore and can rarely be found. These rare parts cost a lot and can take a lot of time to find. Even objects such as door handles, headlights and backlights can be very expensive if the car is a true classic car. There are also other spare parts, such as grills and soft tops, that people look for when they are rebuilding their car.
But with 3D technology, people don’t have to look for these parts anymore. In fact, they can be produced on demand if you have the designs on hand. Alternatively, if you have an old part that isn’t exactly usable, it can still be 3D scanned and even reconstructed where needed.
Chassis
Many companies have even taken to producing the entire chassis in full. Yes, they have taken to scanning old and vintage cars in a bid to recreate them as a whole. Even many collectors and people who are interested in restoring old cars have taken up 3D scanning as a means to have a digital 3D design of the chassis of the car that they can get reproduced in their aim to restore the vehicles.
People are also getting parts that fit on the chassis recreated through 3D scanning. From fenders to doors, panels, trunks, and much more are being recreated with the help of 3D scanning so that they can be reproduced to fit on the vehicle.
Interior
The interior is incredibly important. And it is essential that the parts inside are in just as good of a condition as the parts being fitted on the exterior. Interior parts can be the dashboard or the pedals. And even seat designs are being scanned. People want to make sure that the car they are restoring is as accurate as of the original version as possible. And 3D scanning has allowed that process to be taken from nascent to incredibly advanced.
Scanning For Inspection
An overlooked use of 3D scanning is for inspection. 3D scanners are used from top to bottom for the exterior and even the engine bay. It is of utmost importance that the finished product is not only accurate but well-assembled. 3D scans that are taken can be analysed in-depth and compared to other finishes to clean up faults and see if the body has any issues with it that need to be addressed. From structural issues to positioning issues and other problems can easily be seen through analysis of 3D scans.
To Wrap Up
3D scanning has been an incredibly beneficial technology when it comes to rebuilding and restoring classic cars. Because of 3D scanning, it has become possible to successfully restore these cars to an original-like state. And that too without having to spend too much time searching for rare parts and potentially not finding them or having them be out of your budget.
Are you looking to avail of 3D scanning services for your own project or organisation? CadDeziners offers services, such as 3D scanning, 3D printing, CNC machining and even CAD drafting services. Upload your design and get a quote today!