Custom Sheet Metal Parts in 3 Days? Cutting Corners - Episode 6

In this episode, we dive into the how long it takes for your custom sheet metal parts to get to your door from when you hit order with SendCutSend. Hint: standard orders arrive in less than 3 days!
From the moment you place an order with SendCutSend to the time it arrives at your door, understanding how lead times are calculated can make a massive difference in the speed of your project.
See our lead times here: sendcutsend.co... and don't forget we always offer free shipping within the US
At SendCutSend, we pride ourselves on offering fast, high-quality custom manufacturing lead times for everything from prototypes to production runs. But there's more to it than just machine speed-geometry, materials, and even add-ons like bending or anodizing play a crucial role in determining when you'll receive your order.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to calculate your order’s lead time
• Best practices for reducing your part's production time
• The impact of complex geometries and cutting time on lead times
• How SendCutSend ensures parts are manufacturable quickly through our Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process
• The effect of machine time, material choice, and add-ons on custom part lead times
• How order size impacts lead times, from small prototyping jobs to large 10,000+ part production runs
• Tips on how splitting orders and blanket purchase orders (POs) can help you get parts faster
• How SendCutSend's mix of human intelligence, machine learning, and automation ensures a smooth production flow, even with tight deadlines
Our team works with you to adjust designs for manufacturability, ensuring quick turnaround without compromising on quality. By following our guidelines and using our intuitive platform, you can reduce your sheet metal manufacturing lead times and get your custom parts in hand faster.
🔧 Key Factors Influencing Lead Times:
DFM Process: Garbage in, garbage out! Following our design guidelines can save valuable production days.
Machine Time: More complex cuts and intricate designs mean more cutting time. Simpler geometries = faster production.
Material Availability: Common materials like HRPO steel are always in stock, but rare materials like titanium may extend lead times.
Add-Ons and Finishing: Processes like bending, anodizing, and powder coating can add extra days to your overall production time.
Quantity Matters: Larger orders can be split for faster delivery-whether it's 1 part for prototyping or 10,000 for mass production.
🚀 Insider Tip: Looking for ways to cheat the system? If you need a quick prototype, place a small order first. Once the part is approved, reorder in larger quantities with minimal review time to shave days off your lead time.
We also cover the importance of material selection, transit time, and how to manage large orders efficiently. Did you know that ordering common materials like cold-rolled steel or aluminum can significantly reduce lead times compared to materials like titanium?
Why Choose SendCutSend? We’re here to support you at every step, from design optimization to quick production and reliable delivery. With facilities in Reno, Nevada, and Paris, Kentucky, we’re proud to offer fast and affordable shipping options across the U.S. and to Canada.
If you’re looking for practical advice on sheet metal and other engineering projects, be sure to subscribe to our channel and tune into our series, Cutting Corners.
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[@cdnbluesdriver]

It seems like the unwashed hobbyist and the OEs are broadly after the same thing-> a) accurate parts b) fast delivery c) low cost and in ~6 years you've been able to develop this workflow that can accommodate this expansive market and are continuing to try to make it better. Super cool!! Also thanks for sharing these videos as they are informative and a hoot watch over lunch. Keep 'em coming!!

[@IdiocracySpace]

Here I needed just two brackets to do a test run to start replacing my prototype. After no local metal shop would respond and custom fabricators had no user friendly system, I thankfully found you guys. I’m still in shock because not only is the online system super easy to use and informative - but the pricing is surprisingly affordable - which incentivizes me to order more parts. Then you have incredible customer service as I was immediately shown how to add a simple parallel line to locate on the press bend which actually improved the part. They arrived early and even the packaging is top tier. My mind is blown because I just can’t wait to make all my personal dream projects into reality - with a goal to mass produce. BTW your videos are perfect. Love the outtake intro and candid format! Thank you!!!🙏🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

[@sendcutsend]

@@IdiocracySpace you’re making us blush! But seriously, this is exactly why we started SendCutSend and we love to see people using us the way we had hoped and intended! Thanks for being a customer!

[@robhannum]

Love you guys. Maybe smile some more.. hehehe.. great work.. keep er going!

[@AndyFromm]

Have you considered a website for people to sell part kits through you?

[@sendcutsend]

@@AndyFromm yes! We have something in Beta testing now, email [e-mail] if you’re interested in joining our beta list!

[@jjsjeffjjsjeff]

They sort of do that now.

[@AndyFromm]

@@jjsjeffjjsjeff not really

[@pennk4]

Do you have any plans to offer a 3D steel tube cutting service? An example might be a 16” long 2” by 4” by 1/8” wall tube with holes and other features cut on four of the surfaces and ends. Thanks for your helpful videos!

[@sendcutsend]

@@pennk4 maaayybbbeee 🤫

[@lorenworthington8739]

How do you guys see weekdays vs weekend days? Are you shut down?

[@sendcutsend]

We run 24/7! We see similar production weekend vs weekday! People always need custom parts :)