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The Basics
What it is, who it's for, and what you get.
What is CAD60?
A drawing tool for metal fabricators. Pick a gate from the catalogue, enter your dimensions, and get an A4 PDF drawing pack with views and dimension lines. No CAD software needed.
Do I need to install anything?
No. CAD60 runs in your browser. Enter dimensions, preview in 3D, download a PDF. Nothing to install.
What do I get in a drawing pack?
Multiple A4 sheets: front elevation, side elevation, top view, isometric, and more depending on the product. Each sheet has dimension lines and a title block.
Can I Actually Use These?
The real questions before you take drawings to the workshop.
How accurate are the drawings?
Sub-millimetre precision, whether you work in mm or inches. All views are projected from a true 3D solid. This is computed geometry, not a sketch.
Can I use these drawings for real fabrication?
Yes. Print the PDF at A4 landscape and take it to the workshop. Dimensions are shown in your chosen unit system: millimetres or inches.
Can I work in inches instead of millimetres?
Yes. Pick your unit system during onboarding or change it any time in account settings. All dimensions convert automatically.
My project is custom. Will a model fit my dimensions?
Every model is fully configurable. Enter your actual site dimensions and the engine recomputes everything. Nothing is stretched from a template.
What if a dimension in the drawing is wrong?
Change the input and regenerate. Takes under 60 seconds. No waiting on a drafter.
What Does It Cost?
Nothing to start, no surprises.
Is CAD60 really free?
The Explorer tier is free forever, no credit card needed. You get 3 watermarked PDFs to test the full workflow. When you're ready for unlimited clean PDFs, the Fabricator plan is $77/mo with a 7-day free trial. You won't be charged until day 8.
What do the paid tiers include?
Fabricator ($77/mo): unlimited clean PDFs, branded title block (client name, logo, version), save and reload, STEP export for CNC/laser, priority support (4h response), and early access to new models. Fleet (custom pricing) adds team seats, custom models for your shop, a dedicated account manager, and SLA. All paid tiers include a 7-day free trial. Every tier includes every model in the catalogue.
Do I own the drawings I generate?
Yes. The PDF is yours. Print it, email it, hand it to your fabricator. We don't claim ownership of your drawings.
What Can I Build?
What's available now and what's coming.
What products are available?
31+ models: pedestrian gates, double swing gates, sliding gates, side panels, and more. Every model has configurable dimensions, tube sizes, and options. Check the catalogue for the full list.
Can I request a new model type?
Yes. Get in touch if you need a product type that's not in the catalogue. We build new models based on demand from fabricators.
What file formats do I get?
A4 PDF is the main output. STEP export (for CAD or CNC software) is available on the Fabricator plan. SVG is available in the browser preview.
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