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Design2Fab

Design2Fab® sheet metal layout software makes it easy to create HVAC duct, mechanical, kitchen, industrial, roofing, and other specialty fitting layouts.

Engineered to dramatically reduce the time it takes to develop and lay out flat patterns, Design2Fab gives sheet metal fabricators, HVAC shops, and MEP contractors the ability to create complex custom-fitting layouts in minutes rather than hours.

Design2Fab also helps ensure perfect fit-up when installing parts in the field, contributing to increased productivity and lower operating costs.

Software Information

Benefits

The Hypertherm difference

Brought to you by the cutting experts with 50 years of experience and more than 160 cutting technology-related patents to their name.

Ease of use

Even a beginner to the sheet metal trade can immediately start making fittings with a complete range of templates.

Flexibility

Export patterns to DXF for automated cutting, export to HPGL for printing to a plotter, or lay out patterns manually using XY or triangulation points.

ProNest integration

Design2Fab is the only software offering integration to Hypertherm ProNest® nesting software, delivering SureCut™ technology.

Unlimited technical support

Access to Hypertherm’s tech service engineers is included at no additional charge.

Standard Features

Comprehensive fitting design

Extensive fittings library with unlimited customization
3D view verification of fittings
2D layout view of pattern fitting

Choice of output

DXF export for nesting and automated cutting
HPGL export for printing and manual cutting

Simplified job set-up

Job manager for multi-level zones
Copy fitting or zone
Fully customizable shop standards
Based on SMACNA and DIN standards
Custom seam and joint types
Custom list of liners, wrap, sealant, stiffeners, vanes, and hangers
Shear list – blank sizes calculated
Fitting list – quick list of fittings in the job
Detailed list – shop ticket format shows fitting, details, and dimensions
Cleat list – lists cleats to fabricate and organizes them by type, size, etc.
Liner list – lists the lining to cut for fabricated parts by type, size, and dimension for each pattern piece

Resources

CAD/CAM Software Family Brochure

Design2Fab6 Sheet Metal Layout Software Data Sheet

System Requirements

Internet	Internet connectivity is required for a subscription license
CPU	1.3 GHz processor or faster (3 GHz recommended)
Memory	4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
Display	VGA display with at least 256 colors and a resolution of 1024 x 768
Disk Space	1 GB available disk space
Microsoft® Windows® operating system	Windows 10, Windows 8 or 8.1, or Windows 7 (SP1) (32-bit or 64-bit OS)