Mail-in 3D scanning
Ship us a part. Get a clean 3D model back.
Mail-in 3D scanning for parts, prototypes, and hard-to-measure objects. Send us your part, we scan it, and you get back clean STL or OBJ files. Your physical part is returned after scanning.
STRUCTURED-LIGHT SCAN · PROCESSED MESH
The service
Simple mail-in 3D scanning
ScanMyPart makes it easy to turn a physical object into a usable digital scan.
You do not need to own a scanner, find a local scanning shop, or know every technical detail before getting started.
Send us a few photos and rough dimensions, and we’ll review the part before you ship it. If it’s a good fit, you’ll get a quote and shipping guidance — and when the scan is done, your files arrive digitally and your part comes back to you.
Process
How it works
Five steps, reviewed and approved before anything ships.
- 01
Send us part details
Submit a few photos, rough dimensions, and a short description of what you need the scan for. We'll review the part and confirm whether it is a good fit for mail-in scanning.
- 02
Get a quote
We'll provide a quote based on the part size, complexity, surface finish, and file requirements. You'll receive shipping and packaging guidance before sending anything in.
- 03
Ship your part
Carefully package your part and ship it to us. Do not ship your part until your project has been reviewed and approved.
- 04
We scan and process it
Your part is captured using structured-light 3D scanning, then processed into a clean, aligned, to-scale mesh. If your part needs scan prep to capture well, we only use it when required, at no extra charge, and only after you've certified prep is okay at the quote stage.
- 05
Get your files and your part back
Your completed scan files are delivered digitally as STL or OBJ. Your physical part is returned after the scan is complete.
Deliverables
What you get
Every completed scan includes the same clean, complete output.
Structured-light 3D scanning
Your part is captured with structured-light scanning that converts visible surface geometry into a digital 3D mesh.
Up to 0.2 mm scan resolution
Fine surface detail captured at up to 0.2 mm resolution, depending on part size, geometry, and surface finish.
Clean mesh processing
Every scan includes basic mesh cleanup so the delivered file is tidy and usable for its intended purpose.
Aligned and scaled output
Completed scans are cleanly aligned and provided to scale, ready to open in your software of choice.
STL and/or OBJ files
Choose STL, OBJ, or both. Not sure which you need? Tell us what the scan is for and we'll recommend the right format.
Digital file delivery
Your finished files are delivered digitally, so you can start working with them as soon as processing is complete.
Physical part returned
Your part comes back to you after scanning. Nothing is kept, modified permanently, or discarded.
Use cases
Built for real parts
From the workbench to the parts shelf — if it's rigid and you can ship it, we can probably scan it.
Automotive parts
Trim, brackets, covers, housings
Machine components
Small rigid mechanical parts
Product samples
Physical references, digitized
Prototypes
Handmade or one-off development parts
Brackets
Mounting and support hardware
Housings
Enclosures, covers, and shells
Trim pieces
Interior and exterior trim
Discontinued parts
Parts you can no longer buy
Broken parts
Scanned as-is, in current condition
Organic shapes
Curves calipers can't measure
From part to file
Physical part in, clean files out
A real carbon-fibre motorcycle seat, from the scanner bed to delivered files.
Scanning services
What we scan
ScanMyPart is a mail-in structured-light 3D scanning service. Explore the parts and use cases we scan most — every service returns clean, to-scale STL and OBJ files.
Mail-In 3D Scanning Service
Mail-in 3D scanning from $95. Ship us your part and get back a clean, aligned, to-scale STL or OBJ file. Structured-light scanning with your part returned.
3D Scanning for Automotive Parts
Mail-in 3D scanning for automotive parts: trim pieces, brackets, covers, housings, adapters, and discontinued components. Clean STL or OBJ files, part returned.
3D Scanning for Prototypes
Mail-in 3D scanning for prototypes and product samples. Digitize handmade or one-off development parts into clean STL or OBJ files, aligned and to scale.
3D Scanning for Replacement Parts
Digitize old, discontinued, or hard-to-source parts with mail-in 3D scanning. Clean, aligned, to-scale STL or OBJ files. Broken parts scanned as-is.
3D Scanning for Hard-to-Measure Objects
Mail-in 3D scanning for curved, organic, and irregular shapes that calipers can't capture. Clean, aligned, to-scale STL or OBJ mesh files.
STL 3D Scanning Service
Get a clean STL file from your physical part. Mail-in structured-light 3D scanning with aligned, to-scale STL mesh output — ideal for 3D printing workflows.
OBJ 3D Scanning Service
Get a clean OBJ file from your physical part. Mail-in structured-light 3D scanning with aligned, to-scale OBJ mesh output for visualization and rendering.
Pricing
Pricing starts at $95
Honest, quote-based pricing. You'll know the cost before anything ships.
| Service Tier | Best For | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small Part Scan | Small, simple parts | From $95 |
| Medium Part Scan | Most parts and prototypes | $145–$245 |
| Complex Part Scan | Detailed, awkward, or harder-to-scan parts | From $245 |
| Large Part Scan | Larger or more difficult-to-handle objects | From $295+ |
Small Part Scan
From $95Small, simple parts
Medium Part Scan
$145–$245Most parts and prototypes
Complex Part Scan
From $245Detailed, awkward, or harder-to-scan parts
Large Part Scan
From $295+Larger or more difficult-to-handle objects
Final pricing depends on part size, complexity, surface finish, required scan detail, number of parts, and shipping requirements.
Surface prep
Prep only when it's needed
Some materials need a little help to scan well — we never charge extra for it.
Glossy, transparent, very dark, reflective, or low-contrast parts can be difficult for a scanner to capture directly. When that happens, we use light, paint-safe scan prep — disappearing matte spray or stick-on tracking dots — to make the surface readable. We only use it when a part actually needs it, and never at extra charge.
You decide at the quote stage: certify that prep is okay if required, or decline it. Prep is designed to be paint-safe and removable, but by approving it you accept that any marking or scuffing from prep isn’t on us. If you decline prep, we may not be able to scan the part — and may have to pass on the request.
Honesty first
Important limitations
3D scanning captures visible surface geometry — here's what that means in practice.
- 3D scanning captures visible surface geometry — internal geometry and hidden surfaces may not be captured.
- Threads, deep holes, transparent surfaces, reflective surfaces, flexible parts, and very fine details may need review before approval.
- Broken parts are scanned as-is; mesh repair and digital reconstruction are coming soon.
FAQ
Common questions
ScanMyPart is a mail-in 3D scanning service.
You ship us a physical part, we scan it using structured-light 3D scanning, process the scan data, send you digital files, and return your physical part.
ScanMyPart currently provides STL and OBJ files.
These are mesh-based 3D file formats commonly used for 3D printing, visualization, reference, and mesh workflows.
Yes. Your physical part is returned after the scan is complete.
Yes. Broken parts can be scanned as-is. The delivered scan will reflect the condition of the part provided.
Mesh repair and digital reconstruction of broken areas are coming soon.
Often, yes, but these surfaces may require prep. Transparent, glossy, very dark, or reflective parts can be difficult to scan without preparation. We only use prep when a part needs it, and never charge extra for it.
When you approve your quote, you certify that prep is okay if required. You can also decline prep, but that may prevent us from scanning the part.
ScanMyPart can scan at up to 0.2 mm resolution.
Actual usable detail depends on the part size, geometry, surface finish, and scanning conditions.
More questions? Read the full FAQ →
Ready to scan your part?
Send us a few photos, rough dimensions, and what you need the file for. We'll review your part and send back a quote.
Quote first — nothing ships until your project is approved.