Defective part, no drawing, OEM no longer supplies?
Standstill costs money.
We make sure it doesn't get to that point.
We reconstruct and reproduce your machine part – from measurement to production-ready precision part – and advise on the best approach.
Do you have a defective or outdated part with no available drawings or 3D model? Then your machine does not have to be written off at all.
BO-Solutions:
In this way, we extend the lifespan of your machines and reduce your dependence on OEMs and long delivery times.
We turn a physical part into a fully digital and reproducible product.
Analysis & intake
We look at the damaged or worn part, its function in the machine and the environment (load, temperature, wear, contact surfaces, etc.).
3D measurement up to 0.005 mm
With advanced 3D measurement technology, we map out dimensions, shapes, tolerances and critical references in detail.
CAD Reconstruction
Based on the measurements, we build a complete 3D CAD model, including functional planes, rounding, fitting and reference planes.
Design optimization:
Where possible, we improve:
Production & final inspection
We produce the part in our own workshop and carry out a final measurement, so that you get a proven fitting part.
Als reverse engineering-specialist in België helpt BO-Solutions je om bestaande onderdelen te verbeteren, te reproduceren en hun levensduur te verlengen:
Our technical capabilities:
Obsolete or phased out machines without OEM support
Ideal when drawings, parts or service are no longer available.
Defective components for which original parts are no longer available
Perfect for discontinued or obsolete machine parts.
Retrofit and upgrade projects
When you want better materials, tighter tolerances or a more durable design than the original design.
Legacy equipment from which know-how and drawings have disappeared
With 3D measurements and CAD reconstruction, we map out every part again.
Companies that want to reduce downtime and reduce reliance on long overseas delivery times
Local production in Flanders ensures speed, certainty and full traceability.
Organisaties die hun leverzekerheid willen verhogen via reshoring of nearshoring
Reverse Engineering CNC maakt het mogelijk om kritische onderdelen opnieuw lokaal te produceren.
If a component needs to be improved or optimized
For example, through adjusted geometry, more accurate tolerances or better choice of materials.
High-mix/low-volume production where fast reproducibility is crucial
Reverse engineering makes repeat orders predictable, reproducible and ISO-compliant.
When only one piece or a small series is needed
Ideal for prototypes, test rigs and unique industrial applications.
"Everything still works, except for that one part – and no one can deliver it (quickly)."
Look no further, we are the partner that makes predictive maintenance profitable for every maintenance manager, through fast production of replacement parts.
For maintenance professionals and technical services who have downtime due to a defective or unavailable part, we offer Reverse Engineering of mechanical components – from analysis to manufacturable spare part.
Downtime costs time, money and focus. When every hour counts, we provide a fast, technically sound solution.
Preventive reproduction of critical parts is also possible, so that you are less dependent on delivery times and prevent unplanned downtime.
Contact us:
Upload a photo, drawing or sketch via the contact form for a quote or info
Call +32 51 24 89 32 for technical consultation
Mail your question (with photos or drawings) to [email protected]
Together we will look at whether Reverse Engineering is the fastest and most cost-effective solution for you.
Direct contact: +32 51 24 89 32 // [email protected]
Reverse engineering is the process of translating an existing physical part into a digital CAD design. Instead of starting with a drawing, we do the opposite: we start with the piece itself, measure everything and reconstruct:
This creates a complete CAD model that can be re-produced, possibly with improvements. Reverse engineering is ideal when there are no more drawings, but the part itself is still (or partly) available.
Reverse engineering is mainly used when:
Concrete applications:
With reverse engineering you take back control of your own parts stock and operational reliability. That is supply chain resilience in practice: less dependence on OEMs, shorter lead times when stationary and control over your own delivery times.
A reverse engineering project at BO-Solutions is proceeding in five steps: a
Yes. For parts without extreme precision requirements, we work with photos, sketches or dimensions that you provide yourself.
For high precision or complex geometry, the part must be physically present with us – you can bring it in or send it in, after measurement it goes back immediately. For defense and other critical applications, we always work under strict NDA.
Reverse engineering is definitely one of the most sustainable practices in the manufacturing industry. Instead of replacing an entire machine because one part fails, extend the life of existing equipment with a single precision part. This saves raw materials, transport costs and production volume. It is in line with circular economy principles and is increasingly included in ESG reports from industrial companies.
This is extra relevant at BO-Solutions: our CNC production has been CO₂ neutral since 2021 thanks to 880 of our own solar panels.
We solve that in different ways. For partly broken parts we reconstruct the missing parts by comparing them with intact zones or counterpart parts (for example the adjacent part). With heavy wear we measure functional mating surfaces that are still usable and derive the original geometry from them. Do you have a second copy, also worn out? Get us the two pieces – the combination often provides a more complete picture than a single piece. Only with fully restructured parts without reference is reverse engineering difficult – then we need context (machine, counterpart, manuals).
We reproduce and replace worn, broken or non-deliverable parts for industrial machines, trains, heavy vehicles, production facilities and technical equipment in almost every sector.
From small precision parts to more complex composite components, in aluminum, stainless steel, steel, plastic or exotic alloys.
For many maintenance and technical services, we are the solution when the OEM has (too) long delivery times, the part is out of production, or the budget of new machines is not feasible.
Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a strategy in which sensors and data analysis predict when a part will fail, even before it actually breaks down. This way you can replace at the right time instead of waiting for a standstill. But a prediction is only valuable if you also have a quick plan for replacement. We come into the picture: BO-Solutions is the production partner that ensures that our customer has a replacement part available within days – not weeks –. Without that link, PdM is ineffective.
Predictive maintenance depends on reaction speed. A PdM system that warns of failure for three weeks is of no use if replacement via OEM channels takes eight weeks. The prediction will then only cost you extra stress without benefit. A fast local production partner close that gap: we produce the replacement part in the time between the prediction and the expected malfunction. This way you can really complete the business case of your PdM investment.
Every sector where standing still is expensive and true specific parts being in critical machines. In concrete terms: production companies with 24/7 installations (power supply, pharmaceutical, chemical), transport sector (rail, heavy vehicles), energy and offshore (turbines, pumps, compressors), heavy industry (steel, recycling, building materials) and defense. The higher your hourly downtime costs, the faster this approach pays for itself.
Niet volledig — reverse engineering en CNC bewerking zonder tekening zijn verwante maar verschillende fases van hetzelfde traject. Reverse engineering is het analyseren en digitaal reconstrueren van een bestaand onderdeel (via 3D-meting, coördinatenmeting, foto-analyse of fysieke opmeting); CNC bewerking zonder tekening is de productiestap die daarop volgt, waarbij we het onderdeel frezen, draaien of fijnbewerken zonder dat er ooit een originele tekening bestond. Bij BO-Solutions in Roeselare combineren we beide in één traject: van het eerste fysieke sample of de eerste schets tot een gefabriceerd vervangonderdeel. Een perfect eindproduct.