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3D Scanning &
Printing

In-house 3D scanner and 3D printer for metal fabrication in Fort Lauderdale. Scan a worn part, model it in CAD, and cut it on the waterjet — without original drawings. We use 3D technology to solve problems faster and get complex custom jobs done right the first time.

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How We Use 3D Technology

Most marine fabrication shops reverse engineer parts by hand-measuring and guessing. We scan. A 3D scan of a worn fitting or a complex hull curve gives us exact geometry in minutes — accurate enough to cut directly on the waterjet or use as the base for a custom CAD design. The printer lets us test fit a plastic model before cutting a single piece of metal.

  • In-house 3D scanner — handheld 3D scanning of parts, fittings, hull surfaces, and complex geometry
  • 3D printing for prototypes — plastic prints of planned metal parts to verify fit before cutting aluminum or stainless
  • Reverse engineering worn parts — scan a corroded or broken fitting to capture its geometry and fabricate an exact replacement in metal
  • Scan-to-CAD workflow — scan data converted to parametric CAD models for modification, waterjet cutting, or CNC machining
  • Template creation for complex curves — scan compound-curved hull surfaces and generate accurate flat patterns for shaped metal panels
  • Accelerates custom fabrication — 3D scanning cuts layout time from days to hours on complex one-off jobs — faster delivery, fewer remakes

Why DolFab for 3D Services

Scan-to-Metal Under One Roof
Scan the part, model it, cut it on the waterjet, weld it — all in-house. No data hand-off between vendors.
Fewer Remakes
A plastic prototype takes an hour to print. Verifying fit before cutting metal saves materials, time, and cost on complex parts.
ABS-Certified Final Product
3D scanning is the input method; the metal output still goes through our ABS-certified welding process.
45+ Years of Fabrication Context
Technology backed by deep marine fabrication experience — we know when a scan says one thing but the installation requires another.

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Bring your worn part, describe your job, or send photos. We'll tell you how 3D scanning can help and what it would cost.

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Related Services

Custom Fabrication
Full custom fabrication from scan data to finished metal part.
Waterjet Cutting
Cut parts directly from scan-derived DXF/DWG files.
Marine Welding
ABS-certified welding completes what scanning starts.
Press Brake Bending
Bend scan-derived blanks to exact profile geometry.