Smart Sheet Metal PRO
Professional sheet metal tools for SketchUp
Bridge the gap between SketchUp and industrial CAD software.
Transform 3D concepts into production-ready manufacturing files
— without leaving your design environment —
Realistic bend radii. Industrial-grade DXF export. Available in five languages.
Why we built this
SketchUp excels at 3D design — but sheet metal fabrication requires more than sharp-edge geometry. Existing solutions either oversimplify the workflow or require switching to expensive industrial CAD software.
Smart Sheet Metal PRO closes that gap. Designed by a working professional who needed it daily, it brings the essential sheet metal toolset into SketchUp: accurate bend radii, manufacturable flat patterns, and DXF files your workshop can actually use.
What it does
From sharp edges to folded parts Convert basic SketchUp geometry into realistic sheet metal parts with accurate bend radii calculated from material properties. One click, no manual reconstruction.
Industrial DXF export Export production-ready DXF files with professional layer organization: CONTOUR, BENDS, BEND_AXIS, BEND_NOTES, HOLES, ETCH. Compatible with all major CAM platforms — TruTops, Lantek, RADAN, AutoCAD, Inkscape.
Accurate unfolding with K-Factor Generate precise flat patterns using customizable K-Factor values. Built-in presets for steel, aluminum, stainless steel — or define your own values to match your specific bender.
Real-time quality validation Visual feedback for thickness inconsistencies, non-manifold geometry, partial bends or non-perpendicular edges, and laser-incompatible bevels. Errors are highlighted directly on the geometry, so you catch them before they reach the workshop.
Laser etching and marking Add text, logos and reference marks directly on flat patterns with automatic ETCH layer assignment. Ideal for part numbering, assembly indicators, and brand marking.
Smart corner handling High-precision corner rounding that respects sheet metal manufacturing constraints. Avoid laser bevel issues and produce corners your laser operator will thank you for.
Built for professionals who work between design and fabrication
- Metalworkers and locksmiths producing custom sheet metal parts.
- Product designers prototyping enclosures, brackets, and structural elements.
- Architects specifying metal furniture and fixtures.
- Makers and fabricators moving from concept to laser-cut production.
- Educators teaching sheet metal design without industrial CAD overhead.
See it in action
From sharp edges to manufacturing-ready DXF in a few seconds.
Technical specifications
| Version | 1.0.0 PRO |
| SketchUp compatibility | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 (Windows) |
| macOS | Not officially supported — beta testers welcome |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian |
| License | Perpetual professional license |
| Updates | Free minor updates within the 1.x series |
| Trial | 14-day free trial via Extension Warehouse |
| Support | Email support in English and French |
Frequently asked questions
Ready to bridge the gap ?
Try Smart Sheet Metal PRO free for 14 days through the Extension Warehouse trial system. No credit card required to start.
Smart Sheet Metal PRO is developed by Atelier Créateur Lab, an independent French studio specialized in CAD tools for makers and small manufacturers. We also created other extensions like Smart Spline or Pilot.