Ordering metal cutting — from file to finished part
Short answer
To order metal cutting from Craftarea in Tbilisi, send the drawing or sketch, metal grade, thickness and quantity per part. Add any required tolerance, engraving, edge finishing or assembly. After the brief is reviewed, approve the artwork, scope, price and collection or delivery plan before production begins.
A metal-cutting order starts with the drawing, material and intended use. Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass need different processing; feasibility for the exact grade and thickness must be confirmed before ordering. This page covers files, quote details and handover arrangements. If you have only a sketch, agree whether drawing preparation is available, its scope and cost separately. The pricing factors are explained on a dedicated page.
Key facts
- Minimum order
- Confirm quantity before ordering
- Quote turnaround
- Timing by agreement
- Standard production
- Timing by agreement
- Bulk orders
- Timing by agreement
- Accepted files
- DXF, DWG, AI, SVG, vector PDF
- Cutting thickness
- Grade, thickness and drawing — confirm before ordering
- Positional accuracy
- Tolerance by specification
- Delivery across Georgia
- Timing by agreement
What is the minimum order for metal cutting?
State the quantity for each part, whether it is a one-off sample or a production run. The minimum order depends on material, drawing and finishing and must be confirmed before ordering. A nameplate, decorative panel and test sample may require different preparation. Setup costs can be spread across a batch; agree the final per-part price in the quote.
Which files are accepted for an order?
Cutting needs a vector drawing with closed contours, such as DXF, DWG, AI, SVG or vector PDF; agree format compatibility in advance. JPG and PNG are reference images and need vectorization. If you have no drawing, send a dimensioned sketch and confirm file preparation scope, price and timing before ordering. The separate file guide explains scale, holes and kerf allowance.
- DXF, DWG — 2D vector drawing, the preferred format
- AI, SVG, vector PDF — vector graphics, suitable for signage and ornament
- JPG, PNG — reference only; needs vectorization before cutting
- Dimensioned sketch — agree drawing preparation separately
How fast do I get a quote and a finished part?
Quotation and production involve different stages: checking the file, selecting material, cutting and any additional finishing. Complex contours and batch size affect the schedule. State your required handover date and confirm quotation, production and handover timing separately before ordering. Urgent availability also needs advance agreement.
How do bulk and serial orders work?
For a production run, agree the drawing version, material, quantity and inspection criteria. A control sample before a large batch can reduce repeated errors; define its need and cost separately. Recheck the file version, material availability and timeline for repeat orders, since a previous batch does not automatically confirm new terms.
Which operations are included in the quote?
Define cutting, dimensional inspection, edge finishing and any engraving separately in the quote. Bending, milling, turning, plasma and waterjet cutting are different processes; confirm their need and availability before ordering. If another provider is needed, agree who performs each stage, how the drawing is handed over and how this affects cost and timing.
Where do I collect the part — Tbilisi pickup or delivery?
Before ordering, agree collection in Tbilisi or courier shipment, including the exact handover address and date. Transport cost depends on dimensions, weight, packaging and destination; check whether it is included in the quote. Confirm readiness before travelling via +995 557 771 979 or info@craftbox.ge.
Example quantities — confirm terms before ordering
| Quantity | Quote turnaround | Production time | Pricing basis | Control sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | Timing by agreement | Timing by agreement | Per piece + setup cost | Sample requirement by agreement |
| 2-9 pieces | Timing by agreement | Timing by agreement | Per piece, setup shared | Sample requirement by agreement |
| 10-49 pieces | Timing by agreement | Timing by agreement | Setup and part processing | Sample requirement by agreement |
| 50+ pieces | Timing by agreement | Timing by agreement | Total cutting time | Sample requirement by agreement |
How It Works
- 1
Send your file
Send a vector file (DXF, DWG, AI, SVG) or a dimensioned sketch — by email to info@craftbox.ge or via the site form.
- 2
Receive the quote
Agree drawing preparation, material, each operation’s cost and when the quotation will be ready.
- 3
Confirm the order
Confirm material, thickness, quantity and collection method — the order enters the production schedule.
- 4
Production using the agreed method
Specify the required tolerance in the drawing; achievable tolerance and edge finishing are confirmed for the material, thickness and geometry.
- 5
Check and finishing
The part is checked against dimensions, with cut edges cleaned and finished where needed.
- 6
Pickup or delivery
Confirm readiness, packaging and the handover address or courier arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order just one part?
What file format do I need?
What if my file isn't vector?
How fast do I get a quote, and how fast the part?
Is there a discount for bulk orders?
Can you bend the part or mill holes?
What thickness do you accept for an order?
Can I pick up the finished part in Tbilisi?
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