US laser cutting, waterjet, and CNC machining service for custom metal, acrylic, and wood parts with instant quotes from uploaded CAD files.
Why we recommend it
SendCutSend is the fastest way to turn a CAD file into real metal or acrylic parts with published tolerances and no minimum order. US-based production is fast, but small orders pay for shipping and the size caps rule out big panels.
Strengths
- 175+ sheet materials and thicknesses (.015–2.25 in) cut by fiber laser, waterjet, or CNC router, each with published tolerances (±0.005 in laser/routing, ±0.009 in waterjet) and instant quoting
- In-house end-to-end services — CNC bending, CNC machining, and finishes (anodizing, plating, powder coating, hardware insertion) — with US production in 1–4 days and no minimum order quantity
Drawbacks
- Free US shipping only applies to orders of $39+, so small single-part prototype orders pay noticeable shipping, and international options are limited (Canada from ~$19 USD, no freight to Canada)
- Size limits: instant quotes cap at roughly 44×30 in (larger parts require a custom quote), laser tolerance loosens to ±0.010 in on parts over 12 in, and metal over .187 in shows laser striations unless deburring is added
How much does SendCutSend cost?
Instant quotes, no minimums — Quote only.
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Frequently asked questions
SendCutSend is not free. Pricing: Instant quotes, no minimums.
SendCutSend is priced at Instant quotes, no minimums.
Free US shipping only applies to orders of $39+, so small single-part prototype orders pay noticeable shipping, and international options are limited (Canada from ~$19 USD, no freight to Canada). Size limits: instant quotes cap at roughly 44×30 in (larger parts require a custom quote), laser tolerance loosens to ±0.010 in on parts over 12 in, and metal over .187 in shows laser striations unless deburring is added.
SendCutSend is best suited for Industrial Designer, Maker, Student.
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