Metal cutting across Georgia — Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi and regions
Short answer
Metal cutting across Georgia works remotely: send a DXF or vector file, receive a price within 24 hours, and we cut it on a fiber laser CNC machine in Tbilisi within 2-5 working days. Finished parts then reach Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi or any other city by courier in a further 1-2 working days. Minimum order is 1 piece.
CNC laser cutting machines are rare outside Tbilisi, so precision-cut parts destined for Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Poti, Zugdidi or Telavi are almost always cut in the capital and shipped afterwards. Craftarea runs this as a standard remote workflow: you send a vector file or a dimensioned sketch, we cut it on a fiber laser CNC machine at our Tbilisi workshop, and the finished parts go out by courier. The terms are identical to a Tbilisi order — minimum order 1 piece, price within 24 hours, and the same thickness ceilings of 10mm on mild steel, 6mm on stainless and 5mm on aluminium. The only difference is logistics: add 1-2 working days of courier time once production finishes.
Key facts
- Minimum order
- 1 piece — same for regions as for Tbilisi
- Price quote
- Within 24 hours, shipping cost included
- Production time
- 2-5 working days, depending on quantity
- Regional delivery
- +1-2 working days by courier (indicative)
- Thickness ceiling
- 10mm mild steel, 6mm stainless, 5mm aluminium, 3mm brass/copper
- Cutting accuracy
- ±0.1mm positional tolerance
- Accepted files
- DXF, AI, PDF (vector) or a dimensioned sketch
- Contact
- +995 557 771 979 · info@craftbox.ge
How do I order metal cutting if I don't live in Tbilisi?
A remote order takes three steps: send the file, confirm price and timeline, receive the part by courier. You do not need to travel to Tbilisi — a DXF, AI or PDF file is enough, or even a phone photo of a sketch, provided every dimension is written on it precisely. If a contour is open or a dimension looks wrong, we tell you before cutting and correct it together, which avoids paying to cut and ship the part twice. We prepare the technical file, quote within 24 hours, and state both production and delivery times in the offer.
- Send the file — DXF, AI, PDF, or a dimensioned sketch
- Price and timeline confirmed within 24 hours, shipping included
- Prepayment — full amount or a deposit, depending on order size
- Cutting in Tbilisi — 2-5 working days depending on quantity
- Finished part shipped to your region by courier
Metal cutting across Georgia — which cities do you deliver to?
We cut only in Tbilisi but deliver throughout Georgia, to any settlement a courier company serves, including smaller towns and municipalities. The most frequent destinations are Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Poti, Gori and Telavi. Rustavi and Gori, being close to Tbilisi, normally arrive within one working day, while Black Sea destinations such as Batumi and Poti take 1-2 working days. Delivery time is counted from the day production finishes, not the day the order is placed. The times below are indicative and depend on the courier company's own schedule.
What metal thickness do you cut — and what don't you do?
The thickness ceiling is the same for a regional order as for a Tbilisi one, because the same machine does the work: mild steel (carbon steel, colloquially 'iron') up to 10mm, stainless — inox, nerzhaveika, stainless steel are all the same material — up to 6mm, aluminium up to 5mm, copper and brass up to 3mm. Positional tolerance is ±0.1mm. We also state plainly what we do not own: plasma cutting, waterjet, press-brake bending, CNC milling and lathe work are not performed in our workshop. If a part exceeds these limits or needs bending, we advise on the correct process and route you to a vetted partner workshop. For a regional order this matters more than usual, because a mismatch discovered after shipping is expensive to fix.
Who pays for the courier, and how much does delivery cost?
Courier cost is not part of the cutting price. It is calculated separately from parcel weight and size at the courier company's current tariff. Small items — nameplates, number plates, keychains — fit a standard parcel and ship cheaply, while a large or heavy order such as a decorative panel or a mangal needs its own shipping calculation. We include the figure in the same 24-hour offer so the final total is known before you confirm. The parcel is handed to the courier once payment is confirmed, and we pass on a tracking number where the courier company issues one.
How is a regional order different from a Tbilisi order?
There are two differences and both are logistical. First, Tbilisi customers often collect the part from the workshop themselves, whereas a regional order is built entirely around the courier and requires no visit. Second, file and dimension accuracy matters more: in Tbilisi an inaccuracy gets resolved on the spot, but for a regional order a correction restarts the whole chain — cutting, packaging and shipping — and adds several days. That is why we verify contours and dimensions before cutting rather than after. The Tbilisi address, working hours and pickup procedure are covered on a separate page.
What file and information do I need to start an order?
Four things are enough. First, a vector file (DXF or AI), or a hand-drawn sketch with exact dimensions if you don't have one. Second, the material type and thickness — for example 3mm mild steel or 2mm stainless. Third, how many pieces you need, even if it is one. Fourth, the exact delivery address, without which we cannot fold the courier tariff into the price. For a house-number plate, a nameplate or a decorative panel, the text, the dimensions and optionally a logo or ornament sketch are enough to begin. Detailed file-prep rules — formats, closed contours and minimum hole diameter — are on their own page.
- A vector file (DXF/AI) or a dimensioned sketch
- Material type and thickness
- Quantity needed (minimum 1 piece)
- Exact delivery address
Indicative delivery times by city — counted from completion of production, subject to the courier company's schedule
| City | Distance from Tbilisi | Delivery time | Production + delivery total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batumi | ~370 km | 1-2 working days | 2-5 working days |
| Kutaisi | ~230 km | 1 working day | 2-4 working days |
| Rustavi | ~25 km | 1 working day | 2-4 working days |
| Zugdidi | ~320 km | 1-2 working days | 2-5 working days |
| Poti | ~350 km | 1-2 working days | 2-5 working days |
| Gori | ~85 km | 1 working day | 2-4 working days |
| Telavi | ~150 km | 1 working day | 2-4 working days |
How it works — step by step
- 1
Send the file
Send a DXF, AI or PDF vector file, or a sketch with exact dimensions, by email to info@craftbox.ge or through the website form.
- 2
Receive price and timeline
Within 24 hours you get the price, the production time and an indicative delivery date for your city, with courier cost included.
- 3
File check and confirmation
We verify contours, dimensions and material thickness, and correct anything questionable with you before cutting starts.
- 4
Prepayment
The order is confirmed by prepayment — full amount or a deposit depending on order size, by card or bank transfer.
- 5
Cutting in Tbilisi
The part is cut on a fiber laser CNC machine at our Tbilisi workshop within 2-5 working days, to a ±0.1mm tolerance.
- 6
Packaging and delivery
Finished parts are packed against damage and handed to the courier, reaching your address in a further 1-2 working days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order metal cutting if I live outside Tbilisi and cannot visit?
Yes, the entire process runs remotely. You send a file or sketch by email or through the website, we cut it in Tbilisi, and the finished part ships to you by courier. No visit is required at any stage.
How long until I receive an order in Batumi or Kutaisi?
Quoting takes up to 24 hours, production 2-5 working days depending on quantity, and courier delivery to Batumi or Kutaisi a further 1-2 working days. From confirmation to delivery this is typically 2-5 working days.
What metal thickness do you cut for regional orders?
The limits are the same everywhere: mild steel to 10mm, stainless to 6mm, aluminium to 5mm, copper and brass to 3mm, at ±0.1mm tolerance. Anything thicker cannot be cut on our machine, and we will refer you to a partner workshop instead.
What file do I send if I have no vector drawing?
A phone photo of a sketch is enough provided every dimension is written on it precisely. We prepare the technical cutting file ourselves and send it back for your approval before cutting.
Who pays for the courier?
Courier cost is charged separately from the cutting price and calculated from parcel weight and destination city. It appears in the single quote before you confirm the order, so no extra cost appears later.
Is there a minimum order for regional delivery?
No, the minimum order is 1 piece and no additional threshold applies to regional orders. A single metal plate is produced and shipped exactly like a run of several dozen parts.
Can I collect the finished part in Tbilisi myself?
Yes, workshop pickup is available to any customer regardless of where they live — just tell us at ordering that you do not need the courier. The address and working hours are on our Tbilisi page.