Design2Fab

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.

Key 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 job
• Detail 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 lining to cut for fabricated parts by type, size, and dimension for each pattern piece

Detailed reporting

• Pattern fabrication
• FabSheet with patterns
• Metal piece usage
• Wrap usage
• Vane piece
• Hanger piece
• Stiffener piece