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3D scanners are not always cheap, but here's why they might still be worth your money.

3D scanning is changing the game for motorsport and custom fabrication, and tools like the Peel 3 scanner are bringing that capability to a more affordable level. In this interview from SEMA, we speak with Gabrielle Williams from Peel 3D/Creaform about how this tech works, where it's most useful, and what enthusiasts need to know before diving in.

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The Peel 3 offers an impressive 1.25 million measurements per second (try doing that with your tape measure!), with around 1mm of accuracy loss over 4m, plenty for reverse engineering and CAD work in automotive applications. For more precision, positioning targets (tracking dots) and scanning sprays like Magnaflux and AESUB supply help solve the usual problems with reflective or transparent surfaces.

The Peel.CAD software acts as the bridge between scan data and usable CAD models, allowing users to extract entities and create features like cones, planes, and shells for use in software like Fusion 360 or Solidworks. While traditional CAD can't work directly with scan meshes, Peel.CAD simplifies this post-processing step.

If you’re wondering whether your system can handle it, Peel recommends a Windows 10/11 PC with at least an Intel i7, RTX 3070 GPU, and 32GB of RAM. Pricing starts around $12,300 USD including the software, putting it within reach for serious workshops and dedicated enthusiasts.

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