Volex ForgeParts › Bolt Pattern Plate Generator (STEP, DXF)

Generate a plate with a bolt hole pattern

A flat plate with fixing holes on a defined rectangular pattern. The pattern (pitch) is what matters — it must match the mating part's holes exactly, so stating it explicitly is the reliable way to get a correct part.

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“A 120mm x 80mm x 8mm plate with four M6 clearance holes on a 100 x 60 pattern”
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What it is used for

Dimensions that matter

Plate sizeLength × width × thickness.
Bolt patternCentre-to-centre spacing, e.g. 100 × 60 mm.
Hole sizeUse clearance sizes: M5 → 5.5 mm, M6 → 6.6 mm, M8 → 9 mm.
State the pattern and the hole size separately — “four M6 holes on a 100 × 60 pattern” is unambiguous. The engine counts the real bores in the finished solid and flags a mismatch rather than shipping the wrong hole count.

What you get

A real solid model you can rotate and measure, plus downloadable STEP (machining and CAD), STL and 3MF (3D printing) and DXF (laser and waterjet) files. Optional built-in analysis covers stress (FEA), thermal, buckling, cost and manufacturability.

Before you see it, the built geometry is measured against the dimensions you stated, checked as a valid watertight solid, and — for assemblies — checked for interference. These are geometry and physics checks; they do not confirm the shape matches what you pictured, so review the 3D view or 2D drawing before relying on the part.

Previewing is free. Downloading is £2.99 per part, or unlimited on Pro (£29/month, £290/year).

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Common questions

What file formats do I get?
STEP, STL, 3MF and DXF — the formats CNC shops, laser cutters and 3D printers accept.

Can I change the dimensions afterwards?
Yes. Edit the numbers directly, or describe the change in plain English. Every edit is rebuilt and re-checked.

Do I need CAD experience?
No. Describe the part and its sizes in millimetres.

Is it free to try?
Yes — describing a part and viewing the 3D preview costs nothing.