Bentic

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Sheet metal and weldment automation for SolidWorks.

Flat pattern export, bend documents, weldment cut optimization, sheet metal reports, BOM, nesting and more — all from inside SolidWorks, under a single toolbar.

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Platform: Windows 10/11 SolidWorks 2020+
Who it's for: Small and mid-sized workshops and engineering teams doing sheet metal and weldment work.

The Bentic Flat Pattern Export window listing sheet metal parts found in an assembly, with thickness and output file columns

Screenshots

You never leave SolidWorks: Bentic mounts as a tab on the ribbon, does the work, and writes the output into folders.

The Bentic tab on the SolidWorks ribbon with all module buttons — Every module sits under a single Bentic tab on the SolidWorks ribbon.

The Bentic Bend Document window with its export options — Bend Documents — lists bent parts, with PDF/DXF output and view options.

The Bentic Bend Parameters window: K-factor, inner radius and bend count table — Bend Parameters — edit K-factor and inner radius, then write them back to SolidWorks.

A bend document PDF produced by Bentic: dimensioned flat pattern, isometric view and title block — The generated bend document: dimensioned flat pattern, bend direction/angle, isometric view and title block.

Output folder containing 2mm, 4mm and 5mm folders created by thickness — Output is foldered by thickness — ready to hand straight to the laser cutter.

Plans & pricing

Annual subscription pricing. Email support and free version updates for the duration of your subscription are included in every plan. Prices are in USD.

Standard

Workshops doing sheet metal work daily

$200 / year

The complete core sheet metal and weldment workflow.

Flat Pattern Export

Scans sheet metal parts in an assembly and exports flat pattern DXF files; folders by thickness, token-based custom file names.
Bend Documents

Dimensioned PDF / DXF / SLDDRW documents for bent parts — flat pattern, isometric view, bend chain dimensions, title block.
Bend Parameters

K-factor, inner radius and flat length per part; per-configuration overrides and write-back to SolidWorks.
Cut List

Extracts the profile list from weldment assemblies and runs 1D cut optimization against standard bar lengths. Excel / HTML report.

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Professional Popular

Standard + deeper documentation

$400 / year

Extended package with reporting, BOM and format conversion.

Sheet Metal Report

Thickness / flat area / weight / bend count / quantity table for every sheet metal part. Excel + HTML.
Bounding Box

Batch bounding box calculation and writing dimensions into custom properties.
BOM

Bill of materials with thumbnails; Excel and HTML export.
Drawing Export

Batch drawing → PDF export.
Converter

Batch conversion to STEP, IGES, STL and JPG.

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Premium

Series production, automation-focused workshops

$600 / year

Full automation with 2D nesting, automatic drawings and QR codes.

Nesting

2D sheet nesting: arranges multiple sheet metal parts optimally on a single sheet to minimize scrap.
Auto Drawing

Automatic drawing for a selected part/assembly with front/side/top/isometric plus flat pattern views.
QR Code

Adds a QR code containing part metadata to the drawing.

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Sales and invoicing are handled by Ervam; your invoice is emailed to you after payment. See the Contact page for full seller details.

Feature comparison

Feature	Standard	Professional	Premium
Flat Pattern Export	✓	✓	✓
Bend Documents	✓	✓	✓
Bend Parameters	✓	✓	✓
Cut List (1D optimization)	✓	✓	✓
Sheet Metal Report	—	✓	✓
Bounding Box	—	✓	✓
BOM (with thumbnails)	—	✓	✓
Drawing Export	—	✓	✓
Converter (STEP/IGES/STL/JPG)	—	✓	✓
Nesting (2D)	—	—	✓
Auto Drawing	—	—	✓
QR Code	—	—	✓

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Try Bentic for free — after installation you get 7 days with every Premium feature unlocked. One trial per machine.

Bentic Setup Version 2.0 · Windows x64 · approx. 45 MB

Windows 10/11 SolidWorks 2020+ .NET Framework 4.8

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System requirements

Windows 10 or 11 (x64)
SolidWorks 2020 or newer
.NET Framework 4.8 (included with Windows 10+)
Administrator rights for installation (COM registration)
Internet connection (for first activation)

Installation steps

Run the Bentic_Setup_2.0.exe file you downloaded
Choose a language (Turkish / English), accept the agreement, pick the folder
Restart SolidWorks once installation finishes
Enable Bentic from Tools → Add-Ins
The 7-day trial starts automatically on first launch; you can enter your license key later

Version 2.0 — Professional package (April 2026)

Sheet Metal Report: Thickness / area / weight / bend count table. Excel + HTML export.
BOM (with thumbnails): Bill of materials with thumbnails; Excel and HTML.
Drawing Export: Batch drawing → PDF export.
Converter: Batch format conversion for STEP / IGES / STL / JPG.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial?: Yes. After installation you can try every Premium feature free for 7 days. One trial per machine.
Is there a monthly subscription?: Soon. For now we only offer annual subscriptions; get in touch for monthly or weekly options.
How many computers can I install it on?: A license is bound to a single machine. If you need to move it, we can transfer it through a support request.
Can I upgrade my subscription?: Yes, you can move up to a higher plan at any time. The difference is calculated based on your remaining subscription period.