For users who need to create HVAC duct fitting layouts, try Design2FAB®, a stand-alone MTC software application that may be used in conjunction with TurboNest or ProNest. Whether the application is HVAC duct, Mechanical, Kitchen, Industrial, Roofing or specialty, Design2FAB is known for its superb versatility. Complex custom fitting layouts may now be created in minutes not hours! In fact, Design2FAB is so easy-to-use, even a beginner to the trade can make fittings! 
Four Levels of Design2FAB HVAC Layout Software
Journeyman
Journeyman provides automated flat pattern sheet metal layout for HPGL plot output, where no CNC plasma table is in use.
Foreman
Foreman provides automated flat pattern sheet metal layout with DXF output.
Enterprise
Enterprise provides a fully integrated flat pattern sheet metal layout with DXF output and estimating / costing system.
Estimator
Estimator is a comprehensive, easy-to-use Estimating / Costing system available for flat pattern sheet metal layout.
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
Questions and inquiries can be directed through our convienient Information Request Forms or by calling our Technology Center at 1-763-262-8070 or (Toll Free) at 1-800-827-3608
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