Smart Sheet Metal PRO

Price : 

249 $

Advanced sheet metal

 

Manufacturing ready

Why Smart Sheet Metal PRO ?

Standard SketchUp tools struggle with complex sheet metal designs. Other plugins offer powerful solutions but often have steep learning curves and lack manufacturing-ready features.

Smart Sheet Metal PRO is different. We provide an intuitive workflow with advanced features for professional sheet metal fabrication. No endless dialog boxes or workarounds. Just design, unfold, and export for manufacturing.

Key Features

 

  • ⚡ Intuitive Interface: Design directly in the 3D viewport with easy-to-use tools for bends, hems, and punches.

  • 👁️ Live Unfolding: See the flat pattern update in real-time as you modify your 3D model, ensuring manufacturability.

  • 🧠 Smart Bend Calculations: Our algorithm automatically accounts for material thickness and bend radii, providing accurate flat patterns.

  • 🚀 Manufacturing Ready: Export flat patterns in DXF or DWG formats with bend lines and annotations for direct use with CNC machines.

 

Specs

 

  • Version: 2.0.0 PRO

  • Compatibility: SketchUp 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Windows & Mac)

  • License: Professional Commercial License.

What's Next? Need advanced nesting capabilities? Smart Nesting Module is coming soon.

Tutorials

Using Smart Sheet Metal PRO is designed for efficient and accurate sheet metal design. Here is how to get started :

1. Designing & Bending

  • Create Base Geometry: Start with simple SketchUp faces. Smart Sheet Metal PRO converts them into intelligent sheet metal parts.

  • Add Bends: Use the dedicated bend tool to create precise bends. The tool automatically calculates bend allowances based on material properties.

 

2. Unfolding for Fabrication

  • Generate Flat Pattern: With a single click, unfold your 3D model into a 2D flat pattern, ready for cutting.

  • Export to CAD: Export the flat pattern in industry-standard DXF or DWG formats, including bend lines and notes for manufacturing.

3. Advanced Features (PRO Only)

Smart Sheet Metal PRO offers advanced functionalities for professional users.

  • Custom Bend Tables: Define and use your own bend deduction tables for specific materials and machinery.

  • Hem and Flange Tools: Specialized tools for creating various types of hems and flanges with ease.

  • Punch and Cutout Library: Access a library of common punches and cutouts, or create your own custom shapes.

⚠️ Important Workflow Note: Always ensure your 3D model is a manifold solid before unfolding to prevent errors in the flat pattern generation. Use SketchUp's solid tools to check and correct geometry.

 

⚙️ Under the Hood: Precision and Efficiency

You focus on the design; Smart Sheet Metal PRO handles the technical details.

  • Parametric Bends: Modify bend angles and radii dynamically, and the flat pattern will automatically adjust.

  • Real-time Validation: The tool constantly validates your design against sheet metal rules to ensure manufacturability.