Sheet metal cut to size

What is "sheet metal cut to size" and how is it different from a metal supplier?

Metal suppliers sell standard-format sheets — 1000×2000mm or 1250×2500mm — and the cutting is your problem. Our service works the other way round: you tell us the final dimension or send a sketch, and we cut exactly that outline, whether it's a simple rectangle or a complex shape. No angle grinder, no hand saw, no marking out by hand. We work from a digital file or precise measurements, so the hundredth part comes out the same as the first.

Which metals and what thickness can be cut as sheet?

We cut four metals in sheet form: mild/carbon steel to 10mm, stainless steel to 6mm, aluminium to 5mm, and copper and brass to 3mm, all held to ±0.1mm positional tolerance. The ceiling is set by how reflective and dense the metal is — aluminium and copper reflect much of the beam, so they are harder to cut thick than steel. Thicker or non-standard sheet goes to vetted partner workshops; that is not work done on our own machine, and we say so before quoting. The full per-alloy thickness table lives on its own page.

• Mild/carbon steel — up to 10mm
• Stainless steel / inox — up to 6mm
• Aluminium — up to 5mm
• Copper and brass — up to 3mm

Should I bring my own sheet or order material from you?

Both work. If you already have a sheet, bring it in or arrange delivery to us — you then pay for the cutting work only, with no material charge. If you don't have material, we source the sheet in the thickness and alloy you need and quote material plus cutting as one price. Sourcing through us is usually faster for small and mid-size orders since you skip finding a supplier; bringing your own is cheaper when you have stock left from another project.

What tolerance do you hold, and what sheet sizes do you work with?

Positional tolerance is ±0.1mm across all materials — tight enough for mechanical fits, mounting holes, and parts that nest into each other. Minimum hole diameter is roughly equal to sheet thickness: a hole under 3mm in 3mm steel is already marginal. Trade sheet comes in 1000×2000mm or 1250×2500mm, and we cut smaller parts down from those; the maximum size we can process in one pass is confirmed when we quote. Multiple parts can be nested on a single sheet, which cuts material waste on larger runs. The cut edge darkens slightly from heat, most visibly on mild steel, and deburring is available on request.

How is sheet metal cutting price calculated?

Price is built from three variables: total cutting length — a more complex outline costs more; material type and thickness; and quantity — the more pieces, the lower the per-unit price, because setup cost spreads across the run. If you supply your own sheet, the material component drops out entirely. We calculate the exact figure from your file or sketch and return it within 24 hours. Starting ranges by material and the full formula are published on the dedicated pricing page.