Last updated: August 6, 2026
Planichapa is an online tool that calculates flat patterns for sheet metal work: you enter the measurements, it returns the flat development, a 3D view and the files you need to produce the part. It is operated by FOOLABS, in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
By creating an account you agree to these terms and to the Privacy Policy.
Accounts are personal. You are responsible for keeping your password secret and for what is done through your account. If you suspect misuse, change the password and let us know at mail.foolabs@gmail.com.
You may close your account whenever you like. We may close accounts that breach these terms, giving notice wherever possible.
The free tier covers 20 calculations a month, with drawing, 3D view and PDF export, and no ads. The count resets on the first day of each month. Every submission counts, including re-running the same part with adjusted measurements.
Full access costs R$290,00 and lasts 12 months. It adds DXF export, calculations with no monthly limit, and saved history.
Prices may change, but never during a period already paid for: a change applies only to renewals and new subscriptions.
Payment is by Pix. Each order is given a unique cents amount, which is how we identify who paid — so the amount has to be transferred exactly as shown, cents included.
Confirmation is manual. Once the Pix arrives we grant access and send an e-mail; this normally takes a few hours and at most two business days. Beyond that, write to mail.foolabs@gmail.com.
Unpaid orders expire after seven days and the reserved amount is freed up.
Because the purchase is made away from a physical shop, article 49 of the Brazilian Consumer Code gives you seven calendar days from payment confirmation to withdraw and receive a full refund, with no need to give a reason. Just write to mail.foolabs@gmail.com. We refund by Pix within ten days.
After that period, the amount paid covers the contracted term. If the service is unavailable for a long, continuous period through our fault, contact us: we will extend the term or refund the corresponding share.
Planichapa is a support tool. Results depend entirely on the measurements you enter, and the software knows nothing about your material, your bending process, your torch or your shop's tolerances.
Check the result before you cut material. For new or expensive parts, make a template in cardboard or scrap first. We are not liable for wasted material, rework, production delays or any other loss arising from use of the results — the final check always belongs to whoever makes the part.
If you find a result that looks wrong, tell us: calculation errors are fixed as a priority, and the report helps everyone.
We work to keep the site up, but we do not promise uninterrupted service. There may be maintenance windows, third-party failures or outages beyond our control.
In using Planichapa, you agree not to:
The software, the name and the site content belong to Planichapa. The calculations you run are yours: the drawings, PDFs and DXF files you generate can be used freely in your work, including commercially.
If these terms change in any meaningful way, we will give notice by e-mail or on the site in advance. Continuing to use the service afterwards means accepting the new version.
These terms are governed by Brazilian law. The courts of the consumer's domicile are competent for any dispute, as provided by the Brazilian Consumer Code.