# Tube Notching Templates

> Tube Notching Templates (iPhone/iPad app by Jamie Ward.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-notching-templates/id6758341911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jamie Ward](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870821825)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Released: 2026-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-notching-templates/id6758341911/reviews.md

## What is Tube Notching Templates?

Tube Notching Templates creates printable wrap-around templates for notching and fitting metal tube and box section joints.

Pick your joint type (Tube↔Tube, Tube↔Box, Box↔Box), enter your sizes and angles, then generate a clean template you can:

Export as a PDF

Print 1:1 directly from your iPhone/iPad

Ideal for fabrication, roll cages, handrails, chassis work, DIY builds, and workshop jobs where you want a fast, repeatable cut layout.

Features

Tube-to-tube notch templates (round)

Tube-to-box and box-to-box templates

Metric & imperial units

A4 paper support

PDF export + AirPrint

Built-in scale check (print at 100% / actual size)

Note: Templates are a guide—always verify dimensions and fit before cutting, especially with thick wall material, bevels, or unusual tolerances.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-18

What’s New in Version 1.3

Tube Notching Templates now includes Apple-native AI assistance.

This update adds a practical AI Assistant to help describe joints, review suggested template setup, explain generated templates, and provide clearer printing guidance.

This release includes:
- New AI Assistant for describing tube and box-section joints
- Review-before-apply workflow for AI-suggested template setup
- AI-assisted template explanations where available
- Deterministic fallback guidance when AI is unavailable
- App Intents support for Apple system integration
- Updated AI-ready app icon and logo
- Continued true-scale PDF, tiling, print, and macOS improvements

The core template generation remains deterministic, so the AI helps with setup and explanation while the app’s calculation engine remains the source of truth.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-18

What’s New in Version 1.2

Tube Notching Templates is now available as a native macOS app.

Create, preview, export, and print true-scale tube notching templates on Mac, iPhone, and iPad using the same trusted calculation engine.

This update includes:
- New native macOS version
- Desktop-friendly template setup and preview
- Native Mac PDF save/export workflow
- Native Mac printing support
- Continued 1:1 PDF and scale-check improvements
- General stability and usability updates

### 1.1 — 2026-07-09

This update focuses on improving PDF export, printing reliability, and overall usability.

Fixed PDF export layout so templates print more clearly and consistently
Improved true-scale print output with better scale checking
Added clearer printing guidance and troubleshooting help
Added a proper support contact route
Moved unit preferences into Settings for a safer workflow
Improved handling for offsets and general input usability
Reduced splash screen delay for a faster launch experience

Thanks for the feedback — this update directly addresses issues raised by users around PDF printing and support access.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-31

No release notes.

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