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Optimizing Your 3D Scan to CAD Workflow: Integrating Scan Data in Fusion

Adam SteveEditor, 3DPhotograph Published Aug 2, 2026

3D scanning is not just for art. In this 29-minute video, Clough42 scans a Precision Matthews PM-728 milling machine with a Creality RaptorX scanner, imports the mesh into Autodesk Fusion and uses it to design parts that fit.

What you will learn

Scanning a large mechanical object
Importing and orienting the mesh to the axes
Constructing planes and extracting features with mesh selection sketches
Designing parts against the scanned reference

Looking at scanners? Read our review of the Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro.

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Adam Steve

I’m Adam Steve the creator behind 3dphotograph.com, passionate about visual storytelling, photography technology, and creative depth. With a strong interest in emerging imaging techniques and hands-on experimentation, I share practical knowledge, honest reviews, and creative inspiration to help photographers push beyond traditional photography. My mission is to make 3D photography accessible, understandable, and exciting for creators at every level.

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