Ford Transit 3D Scan & 3D Model

The Ford Transit van 3D scan is a powerful tool for professional builders, upfitters and accessory making businesses working with CAD software. The Ford Transit 3D scan is a very accurate representation of the actual thing and can be used, for example, to precisely locate hole patterns and structure elements in the van that can be “transferred” to accessories (e.g. cabinet) for mounting.

While photogrammetry allows enthusiasts to create smaller simpler 3D scans with low accuracy, advanced 3D scanners are required to produce a very accurate 3D scan at such a large scale. That’s why we reached out to Rapid3d.ca: they specialize in the use and application of advanced 3D scanning technology (they are a distributor of the Creaform scanners) and offer scanning services. It’s not their first rodeo.

Rapid3D currently have 2 products to offer:

1. 3D Scan
2. 3D Model Package

1- Ford Transit 3D Scan

What to expect from the 3D Scan files

These files are not for the average DIY builder. They are intended for commercial use by professional builders, upfitters and accessory making businesses. You will need a powerful computer, with powerful CAD software and knowledgeable staff as working with 3D scans is much more complex than working with “normal” 3D parts or assemblies. We’re playing in the reverse engineering field, where advanced meshing and surface reconstruction techniques are the name of the game. If you don’t already have experience with that, we don’t recommend downloading the Ford Transit 3D scan CAD model.

Available Models

At the time of writing these lines, the following Ford Transit 3D scans are available (more might be added in the future):

• 2020 | 148″WB | Med-Roof | Regular-Length
• 2020 | 148″WB | High-Roof | Extended-Length
• 2022 | 148″WB | High-Roof | Regular-Length

Use the promo code “FarOutRide” during checkout to get 10% off!

2- Ford Transit 3D Model Package

What to expect from the 3D Model Package

From Rapid3D:

“The Ford Transit 3D Model package includes both the high detail 3D scan files and a Parasolid CAD file for the interior cargo surfaces. The 3D scan data includes the interior, exterior, and undercarriage surfaces while the CAD file only covers the rear cargo area. The CAD modeled area is simplified to only the major features. Rapid3D recommends utilizing the included mesh file for fine details such as the location of factory mounting holes.”

Available Models

At the time of writing these lines, the following Ford Transit 3D model package is available (more might be added in the future):

• 2022 Transit | 148″WB | High-Roof | Long-Length
• 2020 Transit | 148″WB | High-Roof | Extended-Length

Use the promo code “FarOutModel” during checkout to get 5% off!

Example

We just started the design of our new Ford Transit 2021, and we already put to 3D scan to good use. It was a lot time processing the files, but now that we got what we wanted out of them, it should help with the design a lot.