Will there be tapering present on my parts?
Yes, it is possible your parts thicker than 0.250” will have a slight taper or draft in the cut from top to bottom. The thicker the material, the more the cut edge will be tapered. SendCutSend’s state-of-the-art laser cutting and waterjet cutting technology is able to reduce the amount of taper during the process, but it cannot be completely eliminated.
For more on cut condition, we have information on kerf and what to keep in mind!
Material Thickness | Taper |
<.250” | .001”-.002”, top to bottom |
≥.250” | .003”-.005”, top to bottom |
≥0.375” | 0.004”-0.008”, top to bottom |
≥0.500” | 0.008″-0.010″, top to bottom |