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Sign In Customer Sign InSupplier Sign In Book a DemoGet Your Instant Quote Search CapabilitiesIndustriesResourcesSuppliesBecome a Supplier CNC CNC Machining CNC Milling CNC Turning Sheet Cutting Sheet Cutting Laser Cutting Waterjet Cutting Plasma Cutting Sheet Metal Forming Sheet Metal Fabrication 3D Printing 3D Printing Service Carbon DLS Fused Deposition Modeling HP Multi Jet Fusion PolyJet Selective Laser Sintering Stereolithography Metal 3D Printing Service Direct Metal Laser Sintering Metal Binder Jetting Vapor Smoothing 3D Prints Injection Molding Plastic Injection Molding Insert Molding Overmolding Prototype Molding Bridge Tooling Production Tooling Other Services Urethane Casting Die Casting Rapid Prototyping High-Volume Production Assembly Services Solutions For Every Industry Aerospace and Defense Automotive Consumer Products Design Services Education Electronics and Semiconductors Energy Hardware Startups Industrial Medical and Dental Robotics Supply Chain and Purchasing Learn Design Guides Xometry Production Guide 3D Printing Guide Injection Molding Guide Part Marking Guide Tools CAD Add-ins Materials Manufacturing Standards Standard Sheet Thicknesses Standard Threads Standard Inserts Explore More Certifications Blog Case Studies Supplier Guide FAQs Contact Us Cookie Policy Xometry stores cookies on your computer to provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media. By using this website, you consent to the cookies we use and our Privacy Policy. Accept CapabilitiesSheet Cutting Services SHEET CUTTING SERVICES UPLOAD YOUR CAD FILES TO GET AN INSTANT QUOTE FOR LASER CUTTING OR WATERJET CUT PROTOTYPES AND PRODUCTION PARTS. NO MINIMUMS. LEAD TIMES AS FAST AS 1 DAY AND FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON ALL US ORDERS. See How It Works There was an error uploading your files, please try again. START A NEW SHEET CUTTING QUOTE STEP | STP | SLDPRT | DXF | IPT | PRT | SAT FILES Start Your New Instant Quote All uploads are secure and confidential. Capabilities Sizes and Tolerances How It Works Materials Finishes Design Tips Sheet Cutting FAQs Why Xometry? New! WHAT IS SHEET CUTTING? Sheet cutting is a category of processes that slices into flat stock material following a profile to produce a shape. Sheet stock is cut using a high-powered CNC laser or waterjet. The material's gauge determines the thickness of the part. From a one-off batch to mass production, custom designs can be cut in various materials ranging from plastics, elastomers, composites, metals, and more. Sheet cutting is also typical for blank preparation in other manufacturing processes like sheet metal fabrication or metal stamping. Xometry's sheet cutting service can cut just about any material using lasers and waterjet capabilities. From clear acrylic panels to thick tool steel, Xometry's manufacturing marketplace offers a one-stop-shop solution for any project with instant quoting and a wide selection of materials. * Metals * Plastics * Wood * Composites * Foams * Rubber and Gaskets LASER, WATERJET, AND PLASMA CUTTING SERVICES AVAILABLE AT XOMETRY LASER CUTTING SERVICE High-quality Laser Cut Parts in Days Not Weeks | Free Standard Shipping on All US Orders Start Your New Instant QuoteLaser Cutting Service WATERJET CUTTING SERVICE Instant Quotes and Cost-effective, On-demand Fabrication | Free Standard Shipping on All US Orders Start Your New Instant QuoteWaterjet Cutting Service PLASMA CUTTING SERVICE Custom Plasma Cutting for Prototyping and Production Part Fabrication | Free Standard Shipping on All US Orders Start Your New Instant QuotePlasma Cutting Service HOW ARE LASER CUTTING AND WATERJET CUTTING DIFFERENT? Laser cutting is the most common form of blanking or creating a profile cut of a two-dimensional shape in a common stock of material. It uses a laser to concentrate heat and carve a path through the material. The thickness of the path carved is called kerf and is typically less than 0.010”. Unlike lasers, waterjet cutting takes advantage of the fact that water cannot be compressed, so when a thin stream of water is shot out of a nozzle at very high pressure it can cut through just about anything. Waterjets have an advantage over some thicker metals since they do not create excess heat which can affect temper. A waterjet’s kerf has a cut thickness of 0.040” to 0.050” but the general tolerance of both waterjet and lasers are the same at +/- 0.005". Waterjets are also better for soft materials like foams or gaskets versus a laser since it does not compress or burn. This is also important for materials like PVC, PC, and even galvanized metals that should only be cut by waterjet to avoid hazardous fumes such as fluorine, chlorine, or zinc when exposed to heat. Lasers have an advantage of speed and availability, since they can quickly handle most plastics and thinner metals deftly. Lasers are also used for engraving and part marking. Laser and waterjet processes are common tools for creating profile cuts on sheets. Because of their versatility, Xometry has made the inclusive category of Sheet Cutting to allow users to focus on what materials they want to cut based on their CAD. Xometry has a diverse range of suppliers with laser cutting or waterjet cutting services. The right supplier will be connected automatically based on the job requirements. SHEET METAL FORMING SERVICES SHEET METAL FABRICATION SERVICES Upload your CAD files to get an instant quote on custom formed sheet metal prototypes and production parts. Lead times as fast as 1 day and free standard shipping on all US orders. Start Your New Instant QuoteSheet Metal Fabrication Services XOMETRY SHEET CUTTING SIZES AND TOLERANCES FeatureDescription Feature Blank Size Description Xometry has access to platforms up to 10’ x 20’ for laser cutting and waterjet cutting. However, many sheet stock sizes commonly cap out at 48” x 96” (4’ x 8’) or smaller. Feature Standard Lead Time Description 3 business days Feature Sheet Thickness Description 0.020" up to beyond 1.00" depending on materials. Thinner or thicker stock may be possible through manual quoting. Feature General Tolerances Description Edge to edge tolerances of +/- 0.005” nominal on the top-cut surface. Thicker materials may have a tolerance deviation on the bottom face due to tapers inherent in laser cutting, waterjet cutting, or plasma cutting. This table depicts the general tolerances for Xometry’s sheet cutting services. Learn more about our sheet metal manufacturing standards. HOW XOMETRY SHEET CUTTING WORKS Xometry's sheet cutting services utilize the top laser cutting and waterjet suppliers in the US and globally. Fabricators first convert CAD and drawing data into machine code. A laser cutting, waterjet, or plasma cutting machine will then precisely remove sheet material. If any assembly or post-processing is required, our manufacturers will provide turnkey finishing to the part. The efficiency and high precision of these CNC-controlled cutting tools, coupled with Xometry’s variety of materials, range of suppliers, and post-processing options means you can get parts for any application. Sheet cut applications include aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, industrial, medical, dental, art, robotics, and consumer products. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DXF FILE FOR SHEET CUTTING You can upload a DXF file for instant quoting of laser or waterjet cut parts. This guide offers tips and requirements for the best results using a DXF. Read the Full Case Study SHEET CUTTING MATERIALS Aluminum Alloy Aluminum 6061 T6, Aluminum 2024-T3, Aluminum 5052 H32, Aluminum 7075 T6, Aluminum MIC6 Brass and Bronze Alloy Brass 260, Brass 353 H02, Brass 464 H01, Bearing Bronze 932 M07, Bronze 220 H02, Bronze 510 H08 (spring) Silicon Bronze 655 Copper Alloy Copper 101, Copper 110 Mechanical Plastic ABS, Acetal (POM, Delrin), PETG, PC, PP, PTFE, PVC, UHMW Acrylic Clearn and Colored Acrylic (Plexiglass) Foam EVA Foam, Polyurethane Foam (PU), Silicone Foam Steel Steel 1075, 1095, 4130, AR500, AR500, Corten A588, 1045 HR, A1011 HR, 1008, 1018, 4140, A36, A366, A572, G90, Tool Steel D1, O1 Stainless Steel Stainless 17-4 PH, 17-7, 301, 304, 316, 410, 430, 440C, CPM 154, S30V Other Metal Alloys Titanium Grade 2 and 5, Nickel Alloy Wood Cherry, Hardboard, MDF, Poplar, Red Oak, Wood Laminate (Plywood) Carbon Fiber and Other Composites Carbon Fiber, Garolite G-10, Garolite G-11, Garolite LE (Phenolic) Rubber and Gasketing Buna-N Rubber Blends, EPDM, Silicone Rubber, Paper Fiber, PTFE STANDARD SHEET GAUGES Learn More Not seeing the material you are looking for? We will source it! Submit your quote request using "Custom" in the material drop-down and our expert team will be happy to review the project. What Finishes are Available for Sheet Cut Parts? Standard A standard finish is available for all materials. The top and bottom surface will be unmodified from the material stock. Plastics and cosmetically finished products may have an overwrap left on the faces for production. It is common for pre-polished, -brushed, or -textured materials to only have one side cosmetically finished. Sanding with Grain Metal parts are sanded by hand, abrasive belt sander, or timesaver, in the direction of the grain to create a uniform finish. This is also called linear finishing. Sanding Random Metal parts are sanded by hand, orbital sander, or timesaver, in a random pattern or swirl to create a uniform finish. This is also called a random swirl finish. Bead Blast Metal parts are blasted with abrasive media, such as glass bead or sand, to provide an even matte finish across the surface. This is also called sandblasting. Tumbled Metal parts are tumbled in an abrasive media resulting in a uniform finish that also aids in part deburring. Other Finishes Like our other services, Xometry can offer turnkey finishing services like anodize, chem-film, metal plating, powder coating, heat treating, passivation, and even multiple custom finishes. DESIGNING FOR FLAT CUT PARTS These design tips can help guide your next laser cutting or waterjet project. DESIGN TIP: MINIMUM FEATURE-TO-FEATURE DISTANCES FOR LASER AND WATERJET CUTTING Feature Description (MT = Material Thickness) * Minimum Hole to Edge Distance = 2X MT or 0.125”, whichever is smaller * Minimum Hole to Hole Distance = 6X MT or 0.125”, whichever is smaller * Minimum Relief Cuts = 0.010” or 1X MT, whichever is greater * Minimum Corner Fillets = 0.5X MT or 0.125”, whichever is smaller * Minimum Tab Thickness = 0.063” or 1X MT, whichever is greater * Minimum Slot Thickness = 0.040” or 1X MT, whichever is greater DESIGN TIP: EXPLODE YOUR TEXT When text is added to a design it may be in an active state, meaning that although the text is visible on the screen it may not actually be outlined for laser or waterjet cutting. Make sure to convert text to a shape with an outline, or “explode” the text so it can be cut on the model. It is also important to add joining or “stencil-like” bridges on free-floating text features like the hole in D, O, P, Q, or other closed-loop characters. Otherwise, the letters will just be a letter-shaped hole! The 3D viewer in Xometry's quoting page will show you what features are registered. Learn more about how to prepare your DXF. DESIGN TIP: LASER CUTTING NOTCHES AND SLOTS Notches and slots must be designed in the file, even if they are at the kerf thickness of the sheet cutting process. For example, a notch or slot of 0.040” should be designed to that width. It is recommended for slot features to have exaggerated “lollipop” rounds on at least one side to help compensate for the pierce hole which will be larger than the cutting thickness (kerf). DESIGN TIP: USE STANDARD GAUGES Sheet cutting depends on stock material sizes to provide economical and quick-turn parts. Using common stock sizes or standard gauges for the material you are designing around is necessary to prevent delays in material sourcing. If a design thickness is within the tolerance range of a standard gauge, Xometry will source that standard gauge for the project. Thickness tolerances are independent of cutting tolerances, as they rely on the raw stock material’s tolerance range. Some processes like plasma cutting, flame-cutting, and waterjet cutting can slice through very thick stock material but may require a manual quote review. Typically, the thicker the stock the less likely a large sheet size is available. Sheet Cutting FAQs What files can Xometry use for laser cutting or waterjet cutting? Xometry can accept DXF, STEP, STP, SLDPRT, IPT, and SAT files for laser and waterjet sheet cutting services. These files should be flat profiles extruded to the appropriate thickness or gauge of the intended material. Xometry’s instant online quoting tool allows DXF files to be uploaded and their thickness modified directly on the platform. What is the Maximum Part Size Xometry can Cut? Xometry has access to platforms up to 10’ x 20’ for laser cutting and waterjet cutting. However, many sheet stock sizes commonly cap out at 48” x 96” (4’ x 8’) or smaller. Additional lead time may be required for larger format cuts due to material sourcing and shipping. What is the Smallest Part Size Xometry can Cut? Xometry can cut features down to about 0.25” x 0.25” depending on complexity. Parts below the size of a nickel may require specialized workholding. It is recommended that parts under 2” x 2” may need to be tabbed to a sheet or bridged on as a strip to prevent falling between machine slats. Holes and cutouts should be larger than the material thickness or 0.050”, whichever is greater. Can Xometry Cut Both Outside and Inside Features? Yes! Sheet cutting, such as laser cutting services, can cut the outline of a part and any top-down through features such as holes, design patterns, grate features, etc. These features should be provided all in one file. Sheet cutting cannot do partial-depth features like blind bosses, counterbores, undercuts, or side holes. This would require CNC machining services. What is Kerf? Kerf refers to the material that is burnt or cut away during laser cutting. Kerf is the gap thickness created by the laser and is usually around 0.008” with a +/- 0.004” tolerance depending on the process and material thickness. Waterjet cutting has a stream thickness of between 0.04” to 0.05”. Think of it as a regular sharpie with medium pressure regarding detail resolution. Xometry’s typical part tolerance is +/- 0.005” for laser cutting or waterjet cutting; this includes compensation for kerf. Small holes, thin gaps, and relief cuts may be slightly larger than dimensioned if their design is close to the kerf thickness. What is the Material Grain? Extruded materials such as metals and some plastics will have a grain direction. This is presented by linear features which are generated as the material is created. Hardwood and wood veneer will also have a grain direction based on the growth. Parts are weaker or may crack more easily along their grain. If grain direction is important to a part's function or cosmetics, please identify that using an attached technical drawing or notes. Otherwise, Xometry’s suppliers will use their best practices when cutting the parts. What do Edges Look Like after Sheet Cutting? Laser beams have a slight cone shape and will show a small taper from the top cut to the bottom face of a material. This is more exaggerated over thicker parts. Waterjet cutting also will spray in a tight cone, showing a small reverse taper from top to bottom. In both laser cutting and waterjet cutting, there will be vertical striations on a cut surface. This is different from a CNC milled or CNC routed edge which will appear smoother. By default, part edges are deburred but there may be a small visible bump or notch on the external edges as well as internal cuts where the laser beam or waterjet initiated the cut of that feature. What do Holes Look Like after Sheet Cutting? The holes a laser can cut or a waterjet can cut are rougher than a standard drill due to the edge condition. If the holes are tolerance-critical it is recommended to undersize the hole by 0.005” and post-drill the feature. Can Xometry add Threads to Sheet Cut Parts? Xometry can tap most sheet cut parts using our standard threads. Adding inserts, such as PEM inserts, is also available for metal sheet parts. Can I Send Nested Designs for Laser Cutting? As a best practice, Xometry asks to add one part file per line item for laser cutting and waterjet cutting. Xometry’s supplier network will nest the project appropriately for fabrication. Multiples of any line item can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing quantity on our instant quoting engine. How Do I Specify Laser Engraving? Laser engraving is a great way to add high contrast marking to designed parts. You will need two files to specify laser engraving. The first file is the CUT file, uploaded as your part in Xometry’s instant quoting engine (this is your line item). The ENGRAVE file should be uploaded under “Modify Part” as an attached drawing. Engrave files are preferred to be DXF but can also be SVG or PDF if they are vectored. Xometry cannot laser mark with raster or pixelated files. Be sure to note “Laser Marking” under Part Marking options to notify our team that laser engraving services are required. Can You Cut Shim Stock? Yes! We may need to manually quote shim stock or spring stock materials but if there is a readily available gauge of your design, we can quote your project. Note that as metal material stocks are thinner, it is more likely they are provided in a roll (think aluminum foil). This means that flatness is not guaranteed on shim material. Shim stock may need to be sandwiched with sacrificial material for cutting, which can increase costs. Will Waterjet Cut Parts be Wet? Nope. Your parts will ship dry! 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