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Aluminium fabrication guides
Practical articles on cutting optimisation, quoting, AS 2047, stock lengths and 3D takeoffs for Australian aluminium window and door fabricators.
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How cutting optimisation reduces aluminium waste
Where offcuts come from in a window shop, how an optimised cutting list packs cuts into stock lengths, and how to keep an offcut rack that gets used.
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Aluminium window quoting: best practices in Australia
How to quote aluminium windows and doors from current prices, show GST the way builders expect, state scope and terms, and manage options and revisions.
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CAD-free aluminium design: a starter guide
How to design aluminium windows and doors without CAD: enter the sizes, pick a system, and let the software build the frame, glass list and cutting sheet.
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AS 2047 considerations for aluminium windows
What AS 2047 covers for aluminium windows and doors in Australia, and the design decisions to settle before you quote. General information only.
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Optimising aluminium stock lengths for fewer offcuts
How to choose stock lengths, nest cuts across jobs and keep a usable offcut rack so an aluminium workshop buys fewer bars and scraps less.
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3D takeoffs vs 2D: what fabricators need to know
Why a 3D takeoff gives aluminium fabricators more accurate cut lengths, glass sizes and hardware lists than measuring from 2D drawings.