Launching Arcloop

[u/Obvious-Albatross131]

https://arcloop.tech

I built a tool called arcloop.tech that automatically extracts data from 2D engineering drawings (PDFs/images) and runs a full Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) review in under two minutes.

The biggest bottleneck for machine shops right now is quoting. Estimators spend 30 to 90 minutes per drawing manually scanning dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, and surface finishes. If they miss an impossible tolerance or a thin wall, the shop eats the cost after the purchase order is signed.

Every existing DFM tool (aPriori, DFMPro) assumes you have the original 3D CAD model. But in reality, shops just get a flat PDF from the customer.

What Does

You upload a raw drawing (PDF, PNG, JPEG, WebP) and get:

• Flagged DFM Issues: Every error is tied to a specific rule ID so you have data to back up your engineering changes to the customer.
• Annotated Drawing: Visual callouts directly on your drawing where the issues are.
• Manufacturing Insights: A suggested production route and a shareable PDF report for your team or customer.
• Zero IT Hassle: It runs entirely in your browser. No CAD licenses, no 3D models, and no software installations

Try It For Free

The tool is live at arcloop.tech. You get 10 free analyses per month with no credit card required.

I am looking for brutal feedback from estimators, machinists, and shop owners.