If you’re looking for something quick and have access to a plasma cutter, plasma cutting is fine if you choose the right material. If you’re looking for precise cuts, a wide range of material choices, and affordability, online laser cutting is the best option. The best thing about laser cutting, though, is that SendCutSend offers instant pricing on all laser cut parts.
Plasma cutting only works with conductive metals, which significantly reduces the options available for your project. And even then, there are certain conductive materials, like aluminum, that are too soft to guarantee a precise cut because the plasma will melt it. Laser cutting works for a huge range of materials, metals and non-metals alike.
Plasma cutting works well for certain types of projects. For example, if you need bevel cuts on your part for eventual welding purposes, plasma cutting can make that happen. However, plasma is slower, less accurate, and more dangerous than laser cutting.
Laser cutting can perform highly intricate cuts with tight tolerances, and is faster than plasma cutting by an order of magnitude when cutting thin metals. Plasma is faster at cutting medium thickness materials, around 1”, and therefore a bit more cost effective for thick metals than laser cutting. But here at SendCutSend, our waterjet easily takes care of all the thicker materials you may need, so you don’t have to worry about that either!
Custom laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and CNC routing. We’ll cut your parts with the method best suited for your material.
2-4 days standard production
Add dimension to your projects with our precision CNC bending services.
+1-2 days | 10 materials
Allow hardware to sit flush on your parts to reduce wear and tear.
+1-3 days | 7 materials
Strengthen material with aesthetically pleasing dimples.
+1-3 days | 7 materials
Select from our catalog of PEM press-fit hardware to add nuts, studs, and standoffs.
+1-3 days | 8 materials
Quickly and easily add threading to allow for the addition of hardware to your parts.
+1-3 days | 12 materials
We offer Class II anodizing services to add durability and character to your laser cut parts.
+7-10 days | 3 materials
Increase rust prevention, wear resistance, and strength with zinc and nickel plating.
+7-10 days | 3 materials
Give your laser cut parts a bold, long-lasting finish and protective layer in one of 7 colors
+7-10 days | 9 materials
Reduce the surface blemishes and handling scratches found in raw materials.
+1-2 days | 11 materials
