Get bend allowance along the neutral axis for flat-pattern development. TradeSet works offline for workshop and site fabrication.
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Last updated: 30 August 2026
Metric units (mm/m) are used throughout, with Australian standards context where applicable.
Fast on-page input check using metric units for planning only.
Adjusted planning quantity is 111 units (base 100 with 10% allowance).
General guidance only. Verify with plans/engineer/local requirements.
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Open toolMetal Fabricator Calculator is built for Australian tradies who need fast, practical answers while planning work, ordering materials, or checking quantities on site.
It supports metric workflows (mm/m) and helps you move from raw measurements to usable outputs without spreadsheet delay. Use this page as an answer resource first, then as a tool.
Bend allowance is about 4.2 mm along the neutral axis.
Metal Fabricator Calculator gives fast planning outputs for measuring, ordering, and quoting tasks on Australian jobs in metric units.
No. Use outputs as general guidance only, then verify decisions against approved plans, engineering advice, and local requirements.
Yes. TradeSet is designed for on-site workflows where reception can be unreliable, with calculators and saved context available quickly.
Use these links to move from guide to calculator, then continue in the TradeSet app workflow.
Even Spacing Calculator
Even gaps between balusters, pickets or posts across a length.
Open calculatorRoof Pitch & Rafter Calculator
Free roof pitch and rafter length calculator for Australia. Degrees, ratio, rafter length—works offline.
Open calculatorJob Cost Calculator
Material and labour cost for jobs. Quick quotes and tracking.
Open calculatorOutputs use metric units and are intended as general guidance for Australian site planning. Check NCC/AS and project-specific requirements for your situation.
General guidance only. Verify with plans/engineer/local requirements.