Sometimes the best products are those which were produced years ago…there is no greater testament to the quality of a product than its longevity.
When the product reaches the end of its serviceable life customers will typically ask for exactly the same product.
Unfortunately early drafts can be lost or misplaced and the records of manufacture destroyed.
When this occurs reverse engineering can give an insight into how the product was so successful.
Reverse engineering is sometimes more complex than it may appear. General tolerances and GD&T cannot be measured from the original parts but with years of experience in this area My NPD can support you in reproducing your “golden age” products.