Free Engineering Tools
Calculators, viewers, and reference guides for engineers and fabricators. No signup, no email gate, no account required — just open and use.
Estimate laser cutting costs from part dimensions, calculate metal weight across 9 materials, compare material properties side by side, view DXF files without AutoCAD, look up K-factors and bend allowances, or design common parts like mounting plates and L-brackets with our parametric templates. Every tool works instantly in your browser.
Sheet Metal Cost Estimator
Most PopularGet an instant laser cutting price estimate from part dimensions. No file upload required.
Metal Weight Calculator
Calculate weight and material cost for sheet, round bar, and tube. 9 materials supported.
Material Comparison
Compare metals side by side — density, strength, cost, corrosion resistance, and typical uses.
DXF File Viewer
View DXF files in your browser. See dimensions, cut length, entities, and layers — no AutoCAD needed.
K-Factor & Bend Calculator
K-factor lookup, bend allowance, bend deduction, flat pattern length, and minimum flange calculator.
Process Selection Guide
Answer 6 questions about your part and get a manufacturing process recommendation with cost guidance.
Sheet Metal Gauge Chart
Gauge to mm conversion for steel, galvanised, stainless and aluminium — plus the nearest metric sheet we stock.
Tolerance & Design Guide
Achievable tolerances, minimum feature sizes, and design rules for laser cutting, CNC, bending, and 3D printing.
Part Templates
NewDesign custom mounting plates, L-brackets, and more — no CAD software needed. Configure and get an instant price.
AI Part Designer
NewDescribe a part in plain English or photograph a sketch, and get a cut-ready DXF — including laser-cut lettering and stencils.
CAD Tools
JDLSCAN, the scan-to-CAD tool we are building, plus our Inventor and Fusion 360 plugins — previously $70 each, now free.
JDLSCAN
Pre-alphaReverse engineering software for large scans. One-time purchase, A$1,400. Pre-alpha.
Follow the development →Bend Drawing Generator
Auto-generate bend drawings with dimensions, angles, and notes from your CAD models.
Download Free →Flat Pattern DXF Exporter
Export flat patterns as DXF files from Inventor iLogic — ready for laser cutting.
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