"Send Cut Send" online custom cutting and fabrication

Dean Jenkins

Dean Jenkins

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I came across this company at SEMA. Really cool.
If you need a custom sheet metal part (or other material) cut, bent, shaped, etc. they provide the service.
If you can create CAD files, then you are good to go. Or they can create from a sketch, and they have an online drawing tool.
For those of us without extensive fabrication tools and skills this looks like a really good option.

Just thought I would share.

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Online Laser Cutting and Waterjet Cutting Service

SendCutSend is an online CNC and laser cutting service, specializing in aluminum, steel, brass, plastics, titanium, and more. Fast turnaround and free shipping!
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That is a wonderful business Idea. It's something I would definitely use seeing as I don't have the tools to make some of my visions come to fruition. Saved the link to my favorites file.

Thanks for sharing, two thumbs up !!!
 
I have some files I created in CAD of some intricate scroll designs. I parked the project (custom railings for my own front porch) because it was $1K just to waterjet cut the 4 panels from 3/8" thick steel. They are not that big. I understand the equipment is expensive to operate.
I might send them a file for a quote but can't imagine they could be any cheaper. The software that runs these machines can actually calculate cut time and from that cost.
 
I bought a 3D printer, and hope to learn how to scan and print parts when I have time this winter. My goal it to duplicate headlight tabs for the new $1000 + headlights that get a minor deer bump and are only missing a tab to be useable again.
 
metalman said:
I have some files I created in CAD of some intricate scroll designs. I parked the project (custom railings for my own front porch) because it was $1K just to waterjet cut the 4 panels from 3/8" thick steel. They are not that big. I understand the equipment is expensive to operate.
I might send them a file for a quote but can't imagine they could be any cheaper. The software that runs these machines can actually calculate cut time and from that cost.
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Cutting your parts with a laser will be far cheaper than with a waterjet and the cut edge quality will be very good.
 
metlmunchr said:
Cutting your parts with a laser will be far cheaper than with a waterjet and the cut edge quality will be very good.
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Yes it would, and again cheaper for plasma. I had quotes for all three. The tolerance for plasma was too much and risked a disappointment in the results. I have had parts done on a laser and the cut quality is good except where things come to a acute point and the laser melts down the point somewhat. Waterjet is the best of the three IMO, sharp clean and the edges are already sandblasted :).
The project is on the back burner but not eliminated. One of the quotes was from a friend and he told me his guys quoted it. Said for your personal stuff the cost would be way better.
 
RenewAP said:
I bought a 3D printer, and hope to learn how to scan and print parts when I have time this winter. My goal it to duplicate headlight tabs for the new $1000 + headlights that get a minor deer bump and are only missing a tab to be useable again.
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i have 3 printers and been printing for over 10 years now. i can tell you that scanning is useless really. you need to model the part you want in cad. there is no accuracy with scanning. if you were scanning a small statue or figure then its fine for that but thats about it. pick a cad software and learn it really well then you can easily design whatever you want and the parts you want can be designed with 3d printing in mind. parts no matter what they are need to be designed with the manufacturing process in mind. 3d printing has alot of quirks so parts need to be designed a certain way to print clean and or have strength.
 
Jim C said:
i have 3 printers and been printing for over 10 years now. i can tell you that scanning is useless really. you need to model the part you want in cad. there is no accuracy with scanning. if you were scanning a small statue or figure then its fine for that but thats about it. pick a cad software and learn it really well then you can easily design whatever you want and the parts you want can be designed with 3d printing in mind. parts no matter what they are need to be designed with the manufacturing process in mind. 3d printing has alot of quirks so parts need to be designed a certain way to print clean and or have strength.
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That is how it was explained to me by someone who is quite good at it. Has to be designed to work with the process.
He mentioned some CAD software that was practical and function well but IDR the names.
 
there are many good programs out there. which one is best really comes down to what you are modeling. programs like autocad and solidworks are great for making complete assemblies where parts have some type of relationship to one another, mechanical engineering. you would design something like a transmission with those. i use rhino which is more industrial design that has complex surfaces. many people use rhino to design a lot of consumer products. maybe a pair of sun glasses, disposable razor, etc. more for making parts vs assemblies. rhino is big in boat design as well as jewelry. then you have programs that are more for making things like sculptures. zbrush for instance.
 
to design something you always need to take into consideration how it will be manufactured. will it be done on a cnc mill, 3d printed, injection molded, etc. all that plays a factor and the same part may be modeled a little differently for each one.
 
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