FabDigit vs OSH Cut: which fits your part?
OSH Cut lasers and bends sheet, plate and tube in its own two ISO 9001 shops with a 2-day guaranteed lead time and in-browser DFM. FabDigit is the platform for the part that needs more than cut-and-bend: plating, anodize and heat treatment, welding, CNC in any of 790 grades, inspection reports chosen in the quote, and a price-beat offer.
Side by side
Same rows for both. “Edge” names the side whose published fact is the stronger one on that row; “Even” means neither, or the two are not comparable on one line.
| Compared on | FabDigit | OSH Cut |
|---|---|---|
| MaterialsEdge: FabDigit | 790 grades, all quotable790 grades with full datasheets in the Material Explorer — the largest published library of the platforms compared (Xometry 50+, Hubs 75+, Fictiv 45+); every grade quotable, tempers priced separately | 500+ sheet, plate, tube500+ sheet, plate and tube variations in stock; steel and aluminum to 1", stainless to 5/8" |
| Finishes & heat treatmentEdge: FabDigit | 150+ finishes · 30 heat treatments150+ finishes priced in the quote — anodize (Type II, hard Type III), chem film, passivation, electropolish, zinc / zinc-nickel / nickel / electroless nickel / chrome / tin / silver / gold plating, black oxide, phosphate, e-coat, powder coat, paint, Cerakote, PVD / CVD / DLC, blasting, brushing, tumbling, polishing, laser marking, PEM and helicoil hardware; 30 heat treatments (Q&T, H900–H1150, T6 / T651 / T73, carburize, nitride, induction, cryogenic, stress relief, anneal); 33 post-processes — all selectable per line | Deburr, blast, powder coat; no platingDeburring, countersinking, bead blast, powder coat (Spanish Fork), tapping, hardware; no plating, anodizing or heat treatment |
| Price policyEdge: FabDigit — price-beat offer on every FabDigit quote | Price-beat on every quoteInstant price with quantity breaks; lower quote for the same part? Send it — FabDigit can almost always beat it, and says so on every quote. No software or platform fee | Instant; auto volume discountsInstant price with automatic volume discounts; states it is most competitive on nested mid-to-large jobs and bent parts; no price-match statement |
| Design feedbackEdge: FabDigit | Engineer reviews every quoteA FabDigit engineer reviews DFM on every quote before it is released — not an automated flag list, and not only on request | In-browser DFM incl. tubeIn-browser DFM including bent tube; material catalog with bend radius and K-factor |
| Inspection & certificatesEdge: FabDigit | 4 inspection levels · 8 certificates, per line4 inspection levels (standard, dimensional report, CMM, custom) and 8 certificates (CoC, material certs, traceability, DFARS US-melted, domestic material, hardware certs, ISO 9001 / AS9100 supplier) chosen per line in the quote; first-article inspection on every order | Not published |
| QuotingEven | Instant from CAD, engineer-checkedInstant quote from CAD (STEP, SLDPRT, IGES, X_T; DXF for flat patterns) with an engineer DFM review on every quote | Instant with nestingInstant quote with DFM, live nesting and bend simulation from DXF or STEP/SolidWorks with automatic unfolding |
| Minimum orderEven | None — 1 to 10,000+No minimum — single prototypes to 10,000+ parts | NoneNo minimums |
| Standard lead timeEdge: OSH Cut — 2 days, guaranteed as selected | 5–7 business days5–7 business days CNC; expedite on request | 2 days, guaranteed2 business days, guaranteed as selected |
| Sheet metal toleranceEven | ±0.1 mm · ±0.5° bends±0.1 mm / ±0.5° bends; ±0.05 mm cut edges | ±0.005" standard±0.005" standard for most materials and thicknesses |
| ProcessesEdge: FabDigit — welding, CNC in any grade, molding; OSH Cut has no CNC or welding | CNC milling (3/4/5-axis) and turning, sheet metal (laser cutting, bending, welding, PEM hardware, finishing), injection molding (bridge and production tooling), 3D printing | Flat laser cutting to 1" thick, tube laser cutting, brake bending to 3/4" and 119" long, CNC tube bending, tapping, hardware insertion, deburring, bead blast, powder coat |
| CertificationsEven — OSH Cut holds ISO 9001 itself; FabDigit’s partners hold it | ISO 9001 partners; AS9100 / IATF on requestProduction partners hold ISO 9001:2015 (verified at onboarding); AS9100 / IATF 16949 work placed only with partners certified to that standard; FABDIGIT INC. itself is not ISO-certified | ISO 9001:2015 |
| How parts are madeEdge: OSH Cut — own shops, ISO 9001:2015 | US front end + vetted partner networkUS engineering front end (quoting, DFM review, program management, quality review) with a vetted ISO 9001 partner network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Asia; FABDIGIT INC. is the contracting party on every order | Own two shopsDirect — its own two shops, no brokers or third-party providers |
| Ships toEdge: FabDigit — OSH Cut: US, shipping not free | US; international acceptedUnited States; international orders accepted (customer is importer of record, Terms §11.4) | US; shipping not freeUS (Canada listed on the homepage); shipping quoted at checkout, not free; will-call pickup at both shops |
Which one fits your part
Choose FabDigit when
- Plating, anodize, e-coat or heat treatment on the part. OSH Cut finishes are deburring, bead blast, powder coat, tapping and hardware — no plating, anodizing or heat treatment. FabDigit prices 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments per line.
- The part needs a weld or a machined feature. OSH Cut publishes no CNC machining and no welding. FabDigit quotes welded enclosures, PEM hardware and machined features on the same PO, in any of 790 grades.
- Cosmetic surfaces matter. OSH Cut states that cosmetic parts are not protected and minor marks are expected. FabDigit prices the cosmetic finish and inspection level you need in the quote, with an engineer checking the plan.
- Inspection reports and certificates in the quote. OSH Cut publishes no inspection-report options. FabDigit offers 4 inspection levels and 8 certificates (CoC, mill certs, traceability, DFARS) chosen per line.
- A lower price on the same drawing. FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote; send the OSH Cut quote for the same part and it is almost always beaten. OSH Cut quotes shipping at checkout; FabDigit ships US and international.
Choose OSH Cut when
- Thick plate or tube laser in two days. Steel and aluminum to 1", stainless to 5/8", tube laser and bends to 119" from its own shops, with the selected lead time guaranteed and same-day / next-day options.
- Live nesting and bend simulation in the browser. OSH Cut’s quote shows the nest and the bend sequence instantly, including bent tube. FabDigit shows the instant price and has an engineer check the flat pattern before release.
FabDigit vs OSH Cut — FAQ
Is FabDigit cheaper than OSH Cut?
By policy, yes: FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote — send the OSH Cut quote for the same DXF, quantity, material, bends and finish and it is almost always beaten. OSH Cut states it is most competitive on nested mid-to-large jobs and publishes no match policy; its shipping is quoted at checkout, not free.
What can FabDigit do that OSH Cut cannot?
From OSH Cut’s own pages: CNC machining, welding, plating, anodizing, heat treatment, protected cosmetic surfaces, and inspection reports or certificates chosen at quote time. FabDigit quotes all of them, plus injection molding, on one purchase order.
Which is faster?
OSH Cut for flat, bent or tube parts — 2 business days guaranteed with same-day and next-day options. FabDigit sheet metal starts at 3 business days; finishes, welds and hardware add time on both.
Is OSH Cut ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, OSH Cut holds ISO 9001:2015 itself. FabDigit’s production partners hold ISO 9001:2015 (verified at onboarding) and FABDIGIT INC. is the contracting party and quality reviewer; a copy of the producing partner’s certificate is supplied with any order that requires it.
Sources
- FabDigit — Company facts: fabdigit.com/trust/
- FabDigit — CNC machining: fabdigit.com/services/cnc-machining/
- FabDigit — Sheet metal: fabdigit.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/
- FabDigit — Material Explorer: fabdigit.com/materials/
- FabDigit — Pricing: fabdigit.com/pricing/
- FabDigit — Terms: fabdigit.com/legal/user-terms-conditions/
- OSH Cut — Home: oshcut.com/
- OSH Cut — Capabilities: oshcut.com/capabilities
- OSH Cut — FAQ: oshcut.com/faq
- OSH Cut — About: oshcut.com/about-osh-cut
Facts read from each company’s own public pages on September 13, 2026; FabDigit runs this site and is listed first. Prices are compared as published policy, not as one number — our sampled prices are in the CNC and sheet metal cost guides. OSH Cut is described from its own public pages. OSH Cut is not affiliated with FabDigit; its name identifies the service compared. Vendor names identify the services compared and belong to their owners. Out-of-date fact? sales@fabdigit.com.
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