Interactive Fabrication Instructor (IFI)

Practical sheet-metal layout without manual calculations

IFI gives you ready-to-use construction dimensions and guides you through the layout step by step. Measure the finished part, choose the configuration and connection method, and build the template directly on the sheet.

Open Rectangular to Round IFI
Rectangular to round sheet-metal transition showing Width, Depth, Diameter and Height
IFI is not a drawing course. Its purpose is to remove repeated calculations from manual fabrication layout and provide the exact working dimensions needed at each step.

Available IFI tools

Rectangular to Round Transition IFI

Rectangular to Round Transition

Three base positions in one tool: centered, flat to short side and flat to long side. Includes spot-weld and rivet allowances.

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Deflector Hood IFI

Deflector Hood

Round deflector hood layout from diameter and height. Includes spot-weld and rivet allowances.

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More IFI models

New sheet-metal parts can be added without changing the core interface style.

How IFI works

1. Enter the part dimensionsOnly the measurements you can take from the finished part.
2. Prepare the material and toolsIFI calculates the required sheet size and the practical tool range.
3. Build the template step by stepEach step gives the working dimension and shows the accumulated drawing.