In this episode, we dive into the how long it takes for your custom sheet metal parts to get to your door from when you hit order with SendCutSend. Hint: standard orders arrive in less than 3 days!

From the moment you place an order with SendCutSend to the time it arrives at your door, understanding how lead times are calculated can make a massive difference in the speed of your project.

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At SendCutSend, we pride ourselves on offering fast, high-quality custom manufacturing lead times for everything from prototypes to production runs. But there’s more to it than just machine speed—geometry, materials, and even add-ons like bending or anodizing play a crucial role in determining when you’ll receive your order.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

• How to calculate your order’s lead time
• Best practices for reducing your part’s production time
• The impact of complex geometries and cutting time on lead times
• How SendCutSend ensures parts are manufacturable quickly through our Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process
• The effect of machine time, material choice, and add-ons on custom part lead times
• How order size impacts lead times, from small prototyping jobs to large 10,000+ part production runs
• Tips on how splitting orders and blanket purchase orders (POs) can help you get parts faster
• How SendCutSend’s mix of human intelligence, machine learning, and automation ensures a smooth production flow, even with tight deadlines

Our team works with you to adjust designs for manufacturability, ensuring quick turnaround without compromising on quality. By following our guidelines and using our intuitive platform, you can reduce your sheet metal manufacturing lead times and get your custom parts in hand faster.

Key Factors Influencing Lead Times:

DFM Process: Garbage in, garbage out! Following our design guidelines can save valuable production days.

Machine Time: More complex cuts and intricate designs mean more cutting time. Simpler geometries = faster production.

Material Availability: Common materials like HRPO steel are always in stock, but rare materials like titanium may extend lead times.

Add-Ons and Finishing: Processes like bending, anodizing, and powder coating can add extra days to your overall production time.

Quantity Matters: Larger orders can be split for faster delivery—whether it’s 1 part for prototyping or 10,000 for mass production.

Insider Tip: Looking for ways to cheat the system? If you need a quick prototype, place a small order first. Once the part is approved, reorder in larger quantities with minimal review time to shave days off your lead time.

We also cover the importance of material selection, transit time, and how to manage large orders efficiently. Did you know that ordering common materials like cold-rolled steel or aluminum can significantly reduce lead times compared to materials like titanium?

Why Choose SendCutSend? We’re here to support you at every step, from design optimization to quick production and reliable delivery. With facilities in Reno, Nevada, and Paris, Kentucky, we’re proud to offer fast and affordable shipping options across the U.S. and to Canada.