Reverse Engineering

Written to advance the technology of reinvention and improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket, this volume discusses the proper measuring and analyses required to reproduce or repair an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part using modern reverse engineering technologies, as well as regulations that govern the practice. Offering numerous real-world examples, the book enables readers to determine if a duplicated or repaired part can meet the design functionality of the original. Going beyond industrial manufacturing, the book also looks at the use of reverse engineering in academic research and legal and forensic analyses.