Design2Fab Journeyman

Design2Fab Journeyman provides automated flat pattern sheet metal layout for plot output, where no CNC plasma table is in use. Journeyman increases manual layout and fabrication speed by up to 1000%. Its easy-to-use Fabrication Sheets print coordinates and dimensions along with illustrated 3D fitting picture and 2D pattern picture. Journeyman gives shear blanks, shear lists, production/instruction labels, and everything needed to dramatically speed up the manual layout process and shop production. The simple XY Layout Method makes it so easy even a beginner can do layout. Benefits of use include significantly reduced programming time.

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Design2Fab Journeyman 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.
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
Works with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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
Production Labels
Shear lists (manual layout)
Technical calculator built-in
User control of round and curved edges

In addition, Journeyman offers the following:

Click here for a side-by-side comparison between Journeyman and the other three levels of Design2Fab