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◉ Working prototype · Web and mobile
Engineering Software · Field Toolkit
ForgeTools
An offline-capable engineering calculator and troubleshooting toolkit designed for quick use on the workshop floor, on site, and on mobile.
Open the web application ↗Running on Android
A calculator built for the job in front of you
This working CNC feed and speed screen calculates spindle speed, feed rate, and the chip load used from a compact mobile workflow. Material presets and automatic chip-load assistance reduce repeated setup while keeping the inputs and result basis visible.
Captured from the installed ForgeTools mobile build.
The field problem
Useful calculations and reference material are often split across manuals, websites, spreadsheets, and single-purpose applications.
The project question
Can the common tools used across electrical, automation, CNC, and fabrication work be made available through one consistent, offline-capable interface?
One Toolkit, Several Disciplines
ForgeTools grew from the overlap between field service, machinery, electrical work, fabrication, and software. Its purpose is not to replace standards, manuals, or engineering judgement; it is to reduce friction around recurring calculations and first-pass troubleshooting.
Electrical & automation
- Voltage drop and wire selection
- Motor and VFD sizing
- Electrical reference calculations
Machining & fabrication
- CNC feeds and speeds
- Punch and press-brake tonnage
- Bend allowance and laser focal setup
Mechanical & general
- Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Bearing selection and thermal expansion
- Unit conversion and troubleshooting guides
Application structure
Built for web and mobile from one codebase
React Native + Expo
Shared calculators and interface
Web + Android delivery
TypeScript calculation screens share navigation, result components, reference data, favourites, and local persistence. Offline access keeps the core toolkit useful where connectivity is limited or inconvenient.
Development Record
The application is usable, but a working build is not the same thing as a fully validated engineering product.
Working
Current foundations
- A live web build and a mobile build installed for practical use
- React Native and Expo application structure with TypeScript calculator screens
- Shared navigation, visual components, favourites, storage, and troubleshooting flows
- Calculator coverage spanning electrical, machining, fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, bearing, thread, and weld tasks
Next
Engineering and release work
- Validate calculation assumptions, units, limits, and reference data against authoritative sources
- Strengthen automated tests and regression checks around calculation functions
- Refresh the Expo toolchain and verify repeatable web and Android builds
- Improve field testing, explanatory notes, and safe handling of incomplete inputs
Calculation Boundary
ForgeTools supports estimation, comparison, and troubleshooting. Results still need to be checked against the applicable standards, manufacturer data, site conditions, safety requirements, and competent engineering judgement before they are used for consequential decisions.