The minimum and maximum part size we offer changes depending on the material and its thickness. We have put together a chart broken down into four categories (Composites, Metals, Plastics, and Wood) so you can see all this information in the same place.
We currently have a variety of sheet metal and plastic materials available for tapping. You can quickly confirm which materials are available for tapping at our Processing Maximums and Minimums page.
We use tabs to keep your parts from falling out of the parent sheet during laser cutting, waterjet cutting, or CNC routing. Remove tabs by sanding them off by hand, or using a metal file. Please note, we’re unable to provide custom tab or lead-in/out placement.
Our requirements for minimum geometry are listed as specifications on each individual material page in our Material Catalog. Minimums depend on the cut method and material thickness, so be sure to review our guidelines and specifications before uploading your part file.
Ensure that 2D files are free of duplicate paths, that .step or .stp format files meet our 3D file guidelines, and that all cut geometry meets the minimums for materials selected. See the full FAQ for more tips!
Powder coating adds 7-10 days to an order’s lead time. Check out the complete FAQ and our powder coating guidelines for all details, tips, and considerations!
You can reduce the number of holes or “pierces”, eliminate duplicate lines and unnecessary geometry, keep designs no larger than the max instant quote size, use thinner materials, and increase your parts per line item for quantity discounts. Join our mailing list as well for access to limited-time promotions!
You can powder coat bent/formed and tapped parts. Please be aware that die witness marks from the press brake will be visible through the coating. Also, you will have to chase any tapped holes to clear the threads once you receive the parts.
Our pre-flight checklist for file setup applies to all our services. Make sure all your part files fit within these guidelines before you send them to us, and we’ll be able to get your parts to you faster and easier. Don’t forget to read up on all our services guidelines as well to make
Materials behave differently during machining, with capabilities and limitations that vary between materials and their thicknesses. That’s why it’s important to understand the tolerance of specific materials when designing your projects to be laser cut. Before uploading your design to our website check out our general maximum and minimum limitations for all of our materials, and the maximum and minimum material limitations for post processing (bending, tapping, and deburring).
We make ordering parts fast and convenient. For a step-by-step guide, check out this video or the steps listed below. Need help creating a Formal Quote so someone else in your organization can pay? Take a look at our Formal Quote guide! How to order parts Upload your files or use our Parts Builder
We compensate for all kerf and line offsets in your design. We change the beam position based on the geometry of the part, and we are able to hold +/- .005″ tolerance or better on most materials. We take care of everything so you don’t have to. Our fiber laser beam diameter varies between roughly 0.006″ and 0.010” depending on the material being cut, but you do not need to make any adjustments to your design to compensate for the kerf in the laser cutter.
Your estimated ship date is calculated in real-time in your shopping cart as you add parts and services. Production times for standard orders without additional services like bending or finishing are typically 2-4 business days before shipping.
We treat every order as a rush order and do our best to ship parts as quickly as possible! For this reason we aren’t able to offer expedited production for all orders and operations.
Your order could be slowed down if there are special requests, if your files do not meet our design guidelines and require revision, or if your order includes post processing services that add lead time.
SendCutSend offers a number of high-quality materials in various thicknesses for bending. You can quickly confirm which materials are available for bending at our Processing Maximums and Minimums page.
Everything you need to know to design for laser-cutting, CNC routing, bending, and tapping.
Everything from software-specific tutorials to material selection tips.
We have sheet metals, plastics, composites, and wood/boards for every project.
Min and Max part sizes for all our materials
