SYSTEM STATUS // REVERSE ENGINEERING
THE PART DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE. UNTIL NOW.
NO DRAWING.
NO SUPPLIER.
NO PROBLEM.
Your line is down. The OEM discontinued the part. There is no drawing, no supplier, and no lead time you can quote your plant manager. Ship us the worn component — we scan it, reconstruct the geometry, machine the replacement, and return it with full documentation.
The Line Is Down. The OEM Is Gone.
A component fails. You pull the part number. The OEM discontinued it years ago. The only aftermarket supplier is out of stock with no ETA. The part has no engineering drawing on file — it was made by a shop that closed, or it came with imported equipment that had no North American documentation.
Every option you have costs time. Local machine shops quote 6–8 weeks even if they could take the job, which they can't without a drawing. US online platforms require a CAD file you don't have. Buying a replacement assembly costs ten times the price of the one failed part.
The longer this drags, the more it costs. Downtime on a production line isn't abstract — it has a real daily dollar figure. When the root cause is a wear component that nobody can reproduce, the frustration compounds.
This is the problem Remachined was built to solve. You ship us the physical part — worn, broken, or just the only specimen you have. We handle the rest.
What we need from you to start
Photos of the part, all sides. A description of what it does and what machine it came from. Your best guess at the material. Required quantity. That's enough.
Intake to Delivery
Seven steps from worn component to machined replacement. Nothing is machined until you have reviewed the drawing and approved the price.
Intake
Email us photos of the worn part — all sides, any visible wear features — along with what machine it came from, your material estimate, and required quantity. We confirm suitability and give you a cost range within one business day. No phone call required.
Ship the Part
Ship the physical component to our Toronto intake address — Canada Post Expedited or any courier. We log it in, photograph it on arrival, and notify you the same day. Your part is tracked from the moment it reaches us.
3D Scan
Your part is forwarded to our production facility for coordinate measuring (CMM) at ±0.005mm. Critical features — bores, threads, mating faces, keyways — are measured multiple times. Worn or corroded surfaces are identified and flagged so reconstruction reflects original intent, not the degraded state.
CAD Reconstruction
Scan data is converted into a parametric SolidWorks model. We reconstruct the original intended geometry — not the worn state. A full 2D engineering drawing is produced with tolerances on all critical dimensions. You receive the drawing before anything moves to machining.
Quote and Approval
You receive the 2D drawing and a fixed price. Review the geometry and tolerances — if anything needs adjustment, we revise it. Nothing moves to production until you sign off on both the drawing and the price. 50% deposit confirms production start.
Machine
Parts are machined from certified raw stock at our Mexico production facility — material matched to your specification or our assessment from scanning. Standard tolerance ±0.005 inch; tighter tolerances available depending on geometry and material. Rush available at +30%.
Dimensional Inspection, Documentation, and Ship
Finished parts are measured against the approved drawing before shipment. Parts that don't conform don't ship — full stop.
You receive: the machined replacement part; the 2D engineering drawing in your specified format, yours permanently — future reorders skip the scanning step entirely; material certification on the raw stock used; and a CUSMA Certificate of Origin for duty-free entry into Canada. Balance invoice issued on delivery.
The Questions You Should Ask
Six objections a maintenance manager has before shipping a critical part to a vendor they've never used. Answered directly.
TOLERANCES & FIT
How do I know the replacement will actually fit?
We reconstruct the original intended geometry, not the worn state. The 2D drawing we send for your approval has tolerances on every critical dimension — bores, shafts, mating faces, thread specs. You review it before we machine anything. If a fit is particularly critical — a bearing seat, a press fit, a gear mesh — flag it at intake and we dimension it with that in mind. If a machined part fails to conform to the approved drawing, we remake it at our cost.
MATERIAL MATCHING
How do you identify the original material?
We identify material from visual inspection, surface finish, hardness assessment, machining marks, and the function context of the part. Most industrial components fall into a short list of standard alloys — a structural bracket is almost certainly 6061 aluminum, a wear gear is likely case-hardened steel. If you have any markings on the original or knowledge of the machine's specs, that accelerates things. We machine from certified mill stock and include material certification on every shipment so there's a paper trail if you ever need it.
OWNERSHIP
Who owns the drawing and the CAD file?
You do. The engineering drawing and CAD model are yours from the moment of delivery. We retain a copy in our job records — so future reorders are a phone call, not another scanning session — but we do not share, sell, license, or otherwise use your geometry for any other purpose. If you want us to delete our copy after delivery, we will do that.
RISK
What if the replacement part fails in service?
If the machined part fails to conform dimensionally to the approved drawing, we remake it at our cost. We warrant dimensional conformance to the drawing you approved. What we cannot warrant is the performance of a design that was already failing before you sent it — if the original geometry had a design flaw, the replacement will have the same flaw because we're reproducing the original. If you suspect the geometry itself is the problem, tell us at intake and we can discuss modifications before the drawing is produced.
LEAD TIME
What is the real lead time, start to finish?
Scanning and CAD reconstruction: 5–7 business days from part receipt. Machining: 5–10 business days depending on geometry, material, and quantity. Return shipping to Canada: 2–4 business days. Total typical lead time from when we receive the part: 14–21 business days. We give you a confirmed timeline at intake — we do not commit to lead times before we have seen the geometry, because a simple shaft machines in 5 days and a complex housing takes closer to 10. Rush production is available at +30% and typically reduces machining time by 3–5 days.
TRUST
Why would I ship a critical part to a vendor I've never used?
That's the right question, and we don't expect you to take our word for it. Start with something non-critical — a wear component that's down to its last spare, a part you've been meaning to get documented anyway. Run one job. See how we communicate, see what the documentation looks like, see if the part fits. If that job goes the way we expect it to, you'll have a supplier for the hard ones. We would rather earn the second job than oversell the first.
Transparent Pricing
All prices in CAD. CUSMA Certificate of Origin and material certification included on every shipment at no additional cost.
| Service | Cost | What You Receive |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Fee | $350 CAD | Feasibility confirmation + indicative cost range. Credited toward final invoice if you proceed. |
| Scanning & CAD Reconstruction | $1,200+ CAD | Parametric SolidWorks model + 2D engineering drawing with tolerances. Yours permanently. |
| Minimum Job | $2,500 CAD | Scan + CAD + machine + dimensional inspection + ship with full documentation. |
| Typical Job | $2,500–$8,000+ CAD | Varies by geometry complexity, material, and quantity. Fixed price before production begins. |
The $350 assessment fee covers the scanning and CAD reconstruction work. If you receive the drawing and decide not to proceed with machining, the process ends there — you keep the drawing. If you proceed, the $350 is credited against your final invoice.
ONE STEP
Send Us Photos. We'll Tell You If We Can Do It.
Fill out the inquiry form with photos of the worn part, what machine it came from, and your required quantity. We respond the same business day with a suitability assessment and a cost range. No commitment required at that stage.
Or email directly: [email protected] — same business day response.