Processing & Fabrication Rates
Use the rates below as a general budgeting guide. Final pricing depends on material, dimensions, quantity, tolerances, setup requirements and design complexity.
Saw & Cut Orders - tube, bar, pipe, rod
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Full-stick purchase with one rough cut in half | Complimentary |
| Precision-cut minimum | $12.00 |
| Each additional precision cut | $5.00 each |
Shear Orders - sheet, plate
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Shear minimum—includes up to two shears | $12.00 |
| Each additional shear | $5.00 each |
Maximum shear length: 96 inches.
Maximum shear thickness: 1/4 inch
Bend Orders - sheet, tube
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Bend minimum—includes one bend | $25.00 |
| Each additional bend | $8.00 each |
Parts requiring two or more bends may incur additional fabrication or setup charges depending on the design and bend sequence.
CNC Cutting Rates
| Material Thickness | Per Linear Inch | Per Pierce | Material Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8" sheet | $0.06 | $0.50 | $15.00 |
| 3/16" sheet | $0.07 | $0.50 | $25.00 |
| 1/4" plate | $0.08 | $0.75 | $35.00 |
| 3/8" plate | $0.11 | $0.75 | $45.00 |
| 1/2" plate | $0.14 | $1.25 | $55.00 |
| 3/4" plate | $0.22 | $1.25 | $75.00 |
| 1" plate | $0.32 | $2.00 | $100.00 |
For nested orders using less than 4,608 square inches of total material, the material-handling fee is a flat $15 instead of the thickness-based handling rate shown above.
CNC File Preparation
| Customer-Supplied File or Service | Starting Rate |
|---|---|
| Ready-to-process STEP file | No charge |
| DXF file | $25.00 |
| SVG or vector file | $50.00 |
| Digital image or other digital file | $75.00 |
| Physical template | $100.00 |
| Artwork or design assistance | $100.00/hour |
Pricing notice: Published rates are provided for preliminary
budgeting and do not constitute a formal quote. Final pricing may vary based
on material type, part size, quantity, tolerances, file condition, complexity
and required setup. Material and applicable taxes are additional unless
specifically included in your quote.
