Reverse engineering with CAD Agent: From photo to parametric model
burhop · x · 2026-08-18
The author demonstrates using a CAD Agent to convert photos of an old drill bit holder into a parametric model in Solid Edge.
- Workflow: Send photos to the Agent, which uses an MCP server to call Solid Edge, identifies the object (checking catalogs for dimensions), and generates the design document and model.
- Issues & Fixes: The initial attempt had errors in hole placement and bending (contour flange). The author guided the Agent to fix them by pointing out specific inaccuracies ("The bends are wrong. Your contour flange is wrong").
- Tools: A custom Sheet Metal MCP Server was used.
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