Design2FAB Foreman provides automated flat pattern sheet metal layout with DXF output, and offers the export of files directly to ProNest and other nesting products. Foreman includes all features of Journeyman and Estimator, plus it offers management a full range of reports to help keep production running efficiently. Benefits of use include reduced programming time, improved duct fit-up and quality, reduced estimating / costing time and improved estimate accuracy.

Design2FAB Foreman Features

All four levels of Design2FAB offer the following:

• Complete library of shapes – square, rectangular, round, oval, transitions, elbows, pipe, specialty.
• Accounts for metal thickness on bend allowance.
• XY or True length coordinates.
• Shear lists and Labels.
• Seamless integration with Estimating module.
• Production reports for metal, cleats, lining, vanes, hangers etc.
• Scaled 3D/2D views of fitting and patterns.
• Fast, easy data entry with pop-down menus.
• Designed with industry standards.
• Shop standards all easy to customize to fit your shop.
• Automatic job costing or estimating.
• Works with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP.
• Works with standard PC hardware.
• Metric or Standard measurements: inches, centimeters, millimeters 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, .01, .001, .0001.
• Customized country currencies.
• Automatic gauge selection features.
• Square footage and weights.
• Customize all data bases and parameters.
• Shear lists (manual layout).
• Technical calculator built-in.
• User control of round and curved edges.
• SMACNA standards

In addition, Foreman offers the following:

• Comprehensive library of shapes for pattern layout and fabrication
• Patterns: DXF pattern export into TurboNest, ProNest or other software ready for automated nesting and cutting and view
• Patterns: Print and view
• Pattern fabrication reports
• Full-scale patterns to plotter ready for cutting
• Shear list, blank sizes calculated
• Labels, production stickers w/ fabrication details
• Shop standards fully customizable
• Fitting List: Quick list of fittings in job
• Detail List: Shop ticket format, shows fitting, details and dimensions
• ECalc: Calculator for quick trig, triangle, circle, fraction math solutions
• Metal Summary report: Summary of total metal usage, including # of sheets, costs and labor
• Metal Piece report: Detail metal usage for each part.
• Cleat List: List cleats to fabricate, organizes them by type, size, etc.
• Lining List: Lists lining to cut for fabricated parts by type, size and dimension for each pattern piece
• Wrap report: Lists total wrap usage, costs and labor
• Vane Piece report: Lists each part that has vanes, vane costs and labor