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2026-10-27 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-27

Flat Maker: sheet-metal patterns to DXF

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A browser-based tool for entering dimensions, previewing sheet-metal shapes in 3D, and downloading flat-pattern DXFs.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-27 issue.
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Sheet-metal fabrication and laser-cutting shops
Worth noticing
DXFs use R12 format with separate CUT, BEND, and TEXT layers, plus an INFO layer recording the inputs.

Field notes

The interface is organized around choosing a shape, entering dimensions, then checking a 3D model and exporting. The listed DXF output uses R12 format with CUT, BEND, TEXT, and INFO layers; the INFO layer records the inputs. The free plan is capped at three downloads per month and ten saved parts, while paid plans list higher limits and Thai payment options including PromptPay.

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●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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