Tessellation Die Designer
Develop repeating low-relief patterns for forging dies, explore custom tile geometry, and export SVG and STL files.
Interactive workshop resources
A growing collection of interactive tools for forging, digital fabrication, and material-based design. Explore geometry, calculate stock dimensions, and develop forms for the workshop.
Interactive geometry, form, and fabrication
Develop repeating low-relief patterns for forging dies, explore custom tile geometry, and export SVG and STL files.
Experiment with repeating geometric systems and custom tile patterns in a two-dimensional design workspace.
Edit a radial profile, preview a revolved form, and develop complementary forging die geometry.
Geometry and material planning for the forge
Calculate volume-conserving tapers for square and rectangular stock profiles, with dynamically scaled dimensional drawings.
Compare starting and finished stock dimensions, including allowances for material loss.
Plan the stock geometry and dimensions for tapered forged scrolls.
Estimate cavity volume and work with additive or subtractive die features and imported STL geometry.
Quick measurements and material lookup
Convert between inches, millimeters, centimeters, feet, meters, and other common units.
Look up gauge thicknesses in inches and millimeters, with material-specific standards.
Convert wire gauges to actual diameters using the appropriate gauge system.