A shape alone is not a function.

Read the reference.

An existing part contains more than its visible outline. Mounting points, contact surfaces and transitions describe its connection to the vehicle. These relationships must be captured before a digital reconstruction can provide a useful basis for development.

Not every irregularity should be reproduced. A damaged tab or a distorted surface may simply reflect the condition of the sample. The distinction between the existing shape and its intended function must remain traceable.

Measure, model, verify.

Depending on the task, measurements, scans and reference geometry may be combined. The method is chosen for the question it needs to answer. Where fit is critical, it needs an appropriate check.

The model is an intermediate stage. A prototype should investigate specific assumptions. Is the installation correct? Can the fastenings be reached? Do mating parts fit? Which points remain open for later testing?

• Record important datums and interfaces.
• Mark uncertain areas rather than treating them as established facts.
• Account for the intended manufacturing process in the geometry.
• Document changes and results for the next iteration.

Improvement needs a reason.

A different shape is not automatically a better one. When SEKTOR16 develops a new version, the change should address a requirement and be verifiable. That is the difference between an appealing drawing and a sound development decision.

This note describes the planned approach. It does not document a completed customer project or promise that a particular component can be reproduced.