The ShapeScan Blog focuses on real-world CNC, laser cutting and digital fabrication workflows. These articles are written from hands-on workshop experience, covering photography techniques, tolerances, SVG workflows and practical production tips.
All content is authored and maintained by Sérgio Cruz, CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer.
Discover how to convert a 2D photo trace into a 3D printable STL file using ShapeScan. Learn the workflow from capturing the image to exporting the final STL file for CNC or 3D printing.
Learn how to use ShapeScan to capture accurate outlines of physical objects, saving time during the CAD cleanup process. This guide walks through the workflow from scanning to exporting a usable CAD outline.
A step-by-step guide to creating accurate templates from photos using ShapeScan. Learn how to set up, scan, and export your templates for laser cutting, CNC, or workshop use.
A careful workflow for SVG To G-code Converter, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for SVG Vs STL, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for CAD Vs STL, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tool Trace Alternative, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Custom Scan, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Photoscan 3D, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Scan Object For CAD, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for SVG To G Code, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Stroke-to-raster Scan Conversion, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for SVG To CNC, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Gridfinity Generator, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Freecad Reverse Engineering From Photo, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Scan Object To STL File, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Milwaukee Packout Foam Insert Template, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for CNC Templates, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Laser Cut Templates Free Download, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A practical workflow for capturing a flat object on a marker sheet, checking scale and exporting a cleaner SVG, DXF or STL template.
A direct workflow for going from a phone photo to a usable workshop template without redrawing the object from scratch.
A careful workflow for SVG To Hendricks, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for True Scale Object Outline Workflow, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tooltrace.ai Alternatives, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Image Shaper, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tooltrace Alternative, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Shaper Trace Alternative, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tooltrace Ai Alternative, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Scanner Shape, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Vector To G-code, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for SVG To Grbl, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for SVG To Nc File Converter, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Contour Trace, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for 3D To SVG, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for CNC Template From Photo, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tooltrace Ai, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Make A Template From A Phone Photo, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Camera Lens Outline, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Laser Cut Template Free Vector, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for 3D Object To STL, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Object To STL, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Gridfinity Bins Generator, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Tool Shadow Board Templates, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Photo To DXF, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A DXF-focused Gridfinity scanner workflow for CAD cleanup, CNC references and fitted bin design.
A careful workflow for From Real Object To Laser-cut Template: A Practical Shapescan Workflow, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for How To Turn A Phone Photo Into A True-scale SVG For Workshop Projects, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A careful workflow for Better CNC And 3D Printing Templates From Real Objects, focused on capture setup, outline quality, scale checks, export choice and the limits to review before cutting or printing.
A Gridfinity-focused scanning workflow for turning real tool outlines into usable SVG or DXF references for custom bins.
A practical photo-to-SVG workflow for makers who need a measured vector outline, not a hand-redrawn approximation.
A focused Gridfinity workflow for turning real tool outlines into pocket references for custom bins.
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on December 12, 2025 | Topic: Project Background
Print the correct marker sheet, photograph the object cleanly, review the overlay, edit the contour if needed, then export true-scale SVG, DXF, STL or STEP.
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: December 9, 2025 | Topic: CNC Machining & Fabrication
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: December 8, 2025 | Topic: Advanced 3D Printing
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: December 8, 2025 | Topic: Computer Vision & Metrology
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: December 8, 2025 | Topics: 3D Printing & Organization
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: July 30, 2025 | Topic: Advanced 3D Techniques
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: June 18, 2025 | Topic: Laser Cutting Projects
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: June 15, 2025 | Topic: Support & Troubleshooting
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: May 10, 2025 | Topic: CNC & Laser Fabrication
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: May 6, 2025 | Topic: Laser Cutting Accuracy
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: April 2, 2025 | Topic: Material Capture Techniques
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: March 22, 2025 | Topic: Photography & Workflow
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: March 22, 2025 | Topic: Photography & Workflow
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: March 18, 2025 | Topic: Repair & Reverse Engineering
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: March 11, 2025 | Topic: Precision & Manufacturing
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: February 11, 2025 | Topic: Digital Fabrication Workflow
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: January 22, 2025 | Topic: Challenging Surface Techniques
By Sérgio Cruz — CNC & Digital Fabrication Engineer | Published on: January 15, 2025 | Topic: Digital Fabrication
