Trimble® FabShop (formerly Vulcan) is a powerful fabrication management platform for sheet metal contractors that simplifies every step of fabrication. Whether you’re producing ductwork or specialty sheet metal components, FabShop simplifies and streamlines the entire process from part creation to nesting, cutting, and installation.
Designed to enhance Lockformer's Vulcan tables performance, it helps reduce material waste, improve production speed, and provide complete visibility into every stage of your shop’s workflow. This all-in-one, cloud-connected solution gives you complete control of your workflows including streamlining operations, boosting output, and eliminating guesswork. Whether you’re running commercial jobs, residential jobs or complex industrial projects, FabShop helps you deliver accurate, install-ready parts efficiently and profitably.
Smart Auto-Nesting: FabShop’s built-in auto-nesting engine intelligently arranges parts on sheet metal to maximize material utilization and minimize scrap, saving time, reducing waste, and lowering material costs.
Fast Custom Part Creation: Easily create and modify custom fittings and sheet metal components using an intuitive interface and an extensive 2D/3D library. Control how parts are entered, formed, and fabricated with speed and precision.
Seamless Equipment Integration: FabShop is fully compatible with a wide range of cutting equipment including Lockformer's VSControl III and B&R controls including Iowa Precision Coil Lines, Lockformer Vulcan Fiber Laser Elite Cutting Systems, Lockformer Vulcan Plasma Cutting Systems, Lockformer Vulcan Water Jets and Lockformer Spiral machines allowing your entire shop to operate through a single, unified software system.
Detailed Analytics & Reporting: Understand material consumption, labor input, and job performance at a glance. FabShop breaks down data by job, material type, shape, and timeframe, empowering smarter decision-making and continuous improvement.
Inbox Logging for Job Files: Automatically logs job imports with metadata like sender, date/time, and fitting count making it easy to track job origins and resolve issues quickly.
Mobile Tracking Tools: Utilize FabShop Mobile and QR scanning to track the location and status of every fitting from the shop to the field. Reduce miscommunication, prevent lost pieces, and eliminate rework.
Autobid Integration: Seamlessly connect estimating to fabrication with no data re-entry. Ensure that what gets estimated is what gets built, faster and more accurately.
CAD/BIM Compatibility: Import DXF and .import files with ease. FabShop supports direct integration with AutoCAD and Revit via Trimble plug-ins, streamlining the handoff from design to fabrication.
Mobile Field Tools with Field Verify: Field teams can generate fitting requests on site using FabShop Mobile Pro, verify dimensions before fabrication, and preview parts in 3D, reducing delays and costly field fixes.
Reliable and Resilient: Trimble FabShop works even when the internet doesn’t. It only requires a quick connection once every 30 days, keeping your operations running through outages or jobsite delays.
Simple Onboarding & Superior Support: Trimble provides end-to-end implementation and training tailored to Mestek Machinery customers, ensuring a smooth transition and fast time to value.
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