Auto-Adjust the Design Based on Joints
Drag one handle and a connected 80/20 frame changes size: the rails attached to it lengthen or shorten together, so a sim rig or workstation can be resized to your space in seconds.
80/20 aluminum
8020 Aluminum Design Software
Design 80/20 aluminum frames in 3D without learning CAD. Snap rails, joints and accessories that fit, then get a parts list with exact cut lengths.
- Rails in 1", 1.5", 20, 30 and 40 mm
- 75 joints and brackets
- 99 panels, hinges, handles and casters
- Runs in your browser
How it works
From idea to parts list in three steps
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Frame it in 3D
Place extrusion rails, join them with brackets and joints, and drag to resize: connected rails stretch or shorten together.
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Get exact rail lengths
The parts list gives every rail's length and the brackets, screws and panels you need, and the cut plan shows how to cut them from stock lengths.
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Assemble with confidence
Follow numbered assembly steps for your frame, from the first corner to the last panel.
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Made for 80/20 aluminum projects
Get Your Cut Plan
Choose the stock rail length and see every 80/20 cut laid out along it, so you know how many full rails to order, or which lengths to ask for cut to size.
What Parts Do I Need?
Every rail, bracket, panel and screw you add shows up in the parts list beside your frame, with lengths and quantities that update as the design changes.
Fill Up My Cart!
When the frame is ready, match each line of the parts list to a store product, skip anything you already have, and send the rest to your cart to review before checkout.
What Connects to What?
Click an open slot or rail end and the parts drawer opens with the 80/20 joints, brackets and rails that fit it. Pick one to attach it in place.
Instant Assembly Guides
Build your 80/20 frame one numbered step at a time. Each step names the rails and brackets to join and marks where they connect.
Design from an Idea, Text or Picture
Describe what you want to build, or attach a photo or sketch, and Crafti AI drafts a whole design made of separate parts you can edit. Start a raised garden bed or potting bench from a sentence, then select any piece to keep refining it. Your project begins from an idea, not a blank screen.
Massive Library of Real Parts
Search over 7,300 real parts, including 80/20 rails in five profile sizes, 75 joints and brackets, and 99 panels, hinges and casters, then drop them straight into your frame.
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The parts library
80/20 extrusion and accessories in the library
Every rail, joint and accessory carries its profile size, so brackets and fasteners line up with the right slot.
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Rails
T-slot profiles in 1", 1.5", 20 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm, including double and diagonal braces.
- 75
Joints and brackets
Inside corners, center brackets, angled joints and end fasteners.
- 99
Accessories
Acrylic and mesh panels, hinges, handles, casters, end caps and tablet arms.
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80/20 screws
Fasteners for each profile series, listed with your parts.
Counted from the live catalog. Search every part in the library.
Why Crafti
Made for 80/20 aluminum projects at any skill level
Fractional or Metric 80/20?
80/20 comes in fractional series (1" and 1.5") and metric series (20, 30 and 40 mm), and their brackets and screws don't mix.
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Crafti keeps track of the series of every rail you place, so the brackets, T-nuts and screws it offers always fit that rail.
Sim Rigs, Workstations and Truck Beds
Popular 80/20 builds include driving simulators, workstations, carts and sliding truck beds.
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Open one of the examples below, change the dimensions and the connected rails resize together.
New to 80/20?
If you've never built with 80/20, it's easy to buy the wrong bolts or forget a bracket. Crafti shows which parts connect where, adds the hardware to your parts list and gives you numbered assembly steps, so you can build your first frame with confidence.
For Hobbyists and Engineers
Whether you're building a sim rig in the garage or a fixture at work, you get the same parts list, cut plan and assembly steps.
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Share a design with a link so others can view it or make their own copy.
Example projects
80/20 Project Examples
Start from a free 80/20 design. Each one comes with its parts list of rails, joints and accessories. Want a design that isn't here? Ask and we'll consider adding it.
The 80/20 Parts You'll Actually Use
We tried to keep it simple for you and put only the critical parts but if you need a special part, don't hesitate to reach out!
Brackets That Fit the Rail
Each 80/20 part carries its connection size and type, so when you click a rail Crafti only offers the joints and accessories that fit it.
Skip the Spreadsheet
Instead of copying parts into an order by hand, let Crafti match each line on your parts list to a store product and fill your cart at McMaster-Carr, The Home Depot or Lowe's. You check it before paying, and nothing is bought until you do.
Questions
80/20 aluminum design questions
Which 80/20 profile series are supported?
The fractional 1" and 1.5" series and the metric 20 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm series, with joints and accessories for each.
Will the parts list include brackets and screws?
Yes. Brackets, joints, panels and fasteners are counted along with the rails, so the list is ready to order.
Can I design a sim racing rig?
Yes. Start from the driving simulator example and change it to fit your seat, wheel and pedals, or begin from scratch.
Do I have to cut the rails myself?
No. The parts list gives each rail's exact length, so you can order rails cut to length, or use the cut plan to cut them from stock lengths yourself.
Can I connect 80/20 to wood?
Yes. Transition parts join wood to 80/20 aluminum, so a plywood top or wooden shelf can be part of the same design.
Can I share my 80/20 design?
Yes. Every saved design has its own link. Anyone you send it to can view it or make their own copy, but they can't change yours.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Crafti runs in the browser on your phone or computer, with nothing to download.
Do I need Crafti Pro?
No. You can design for free, and many features work in the free version. Crafti Pro unlocks some features and includes monthly credits for Crafti AI. See Pricing for what it includes.
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Let's cover the basics of snapping in Crafti!
Start Your 80/20 aluminum Project
Design in your browser on your phone or computer, then get the parts list, cut plan and assembly steps.
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