3D Printing & 3D Scanning

Teignbridge continues to invest in advanced technology.  Our custom-designed propellers require bespoke new patterns for each application, so whilst there is still a place for our 5-axis CNC pattern mill, our state of art 3D printers are routinely used to rapidly manufacture high accuracy patterns.

These large capacity printers can run 24 hours a day 7 days a week giving Teignbridge the ability to be responsive to our customer’s needs.  If required, we can reverse engineer parts by 3D scanning the part and creating a 3D model which is then converted into a new pattern.  Our 3D printers are not restricted to making propellers and sterngear parts.

They have been used for a variety of other non-marine components, so we welcome enquiries to print any items for any industry.  Our two main printers are 1m x 1m, but larger components can be manufactured by modular design and assembly.

Teignbridge has employed 3D scanning processes for over 10 years. Currently we are using TrueProp Software which offers major advantages for marine propeller inspection, repair, and 3D scanning workflows.

It integrates directly with handheld and metrology-grade 3D scanners, allowing propellers to be scanned in place, including while mounted on a vessel, which reduces dry dock time and transportation costs. Its Virtual Import Plugin converts STL scan data into ISO-compliant inspection measurements, enabling highly accurate analysis using industry-standard tolerances .

The software improves repeatability, speeds up defect identification and generates professional compliance reports for customers and classification societies. Additional benefits include digital repair history tracking, portable scanning capability, and support for complex propeller geometries and overlapping blades.

However, the scanning is not restricted to propellers, we scan couplings, shafts, brackets and rudders to ensure compliance with drawing tolerances. So whether for reverse engineering, facilitating repairs or routine quality control, 3D scanning is a vital tool for our processes.