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 reduces the amount of taper present, but it cannot be completely eliminated.
For more on cut condition, learn about kerf and what to keep in mind!
Check out detailed info about our cutting tolerances.
| Material Thickness | Taper (overall decrease at top or bottom of cut) |
| <.250” | .001”-.002” |
| ≥.250” | .003”-.005” |
| ≥0.375” | 0.004”-0.008” |
| ≥0.500” | 0.008″-0.010″ |
Take a look at the example below of what to expect when cut tolerances and taper tolerances stack at either the top or bottom of a cut. Cut taper can narrow towards either the top or bottom face of the material.
Be sure to reference the material specifications before uploading your part design to our website for an instant quote. If you have questions about cut condition reach out to our Support team anytime!
