FabDigit vs SendCutSend: which fits your part?
SendCutSend cuts and bends flat parts in its own US shops at published prices and ships in 2–4 days. FabDigit is the platform for the part that stopped being a flat bracket: hems, welds, hardware, 150+ finishes, heat treatment, real 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 | SendCutSend |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 175+ sheet materials175+ sheet materials in stock, 0.015–2.25" thick; 10 bendable materials |
| 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 | Anodize, Zn / Ni plating, 15 powder coatsAnodizing, zinc and nickel plating, 15 powder coat options, tumbling, deburring; no heat treatment; +1–10 days depending on finish |
| 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 | Published prices; volume −80 %Published example prices; volume discounts up to 80 %, savings from two parts; wholesale accounts from $1,000 / month; 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 | Design guidelines, calculatorsPublished design guidelines, bending calculator and CAD gauge tables |
| 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 | MTRs on request, accuracy not guaranteedMaterial test reports on request (accuracy not guaranteed); no inspection report options 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 from DXF / STEPInstant price on upload from .dxf, .dwg, .ai, .eps, .step; no STL; Parts Builder for no-CAD orders |
| Minimum orderEven | None — 1 to 10,000+No minimum — single prototypes to 10,000+ parts | None; free US shipping from $39No minimum quantity; free US shipping from $39 |
| Standard lead timeEdge: SendCutSend — 2–4 days shipped, 24-hour tier | 5–7 business days5–7 business days CNC; expedite on request | Ships in 2–4 daysShips in 2–4 business days; bending +1–2, powder coat +3–5, plating +7–10 days |
| Sheet metal toleranceEven | ±0.1 mm · ±0.5° bends±0.1 mm / ±0.5° bends; ±0.05 mm cut edges | ±0.005" laser · ±1° bendsLaser ±0.005" under 12" (±0.010" over); waterjet ±0.009"; bends ±1°, bend-to-edge ±0.015" |
| ProcessesEdge: FabDigit — welding, hems, CNC in any grade, molding | 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 | Laser, waterjet and CNC routing of flat parts; bending; hardware insertion; tapping; anodizing, plating and powder coat; CNC machining of 6061 billet |
| CertificationsEdge: FabDigit — SendCutSend publishes none | 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 | None publishedNone published; material test reports on request |
| How parts are madeEdge: SendCutSend — own shops | 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 US shopsOwn factories — every part is cut, bent and finished on SendCutSend equipment in its six US facilities, nothing outsourced |
| Ships toEdge: FabDigit — SendCutSend: US and Canada only | US; international acceptedUnited States; international orders accepted (customer is importer of record, Terms §11.4) | US and Canada onlyUS (free from $39) and Canada only — no other countries, no PO boxes, no third-party carrier accounts |
Which one fits your part
Choose FabDigit when
- The part needs hems, bends past 130°, coining or a weld. SendCutSend publishes no hems, coining, curls or roll forming, a 130° maximum bend, and welding only to close seams. FabDigit quotes all of them with an engineer checking the bend order.
- Plating, anodize Type III, e-coat, passivation or heat treatment. SendCutSend’s finish list is anodize, zinc and nickel plating, 15 powder coats and tumbling, with no heat treatment. FabDigit prices 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments per line.
- Real CNC machining. SendCutSend machines 6061-T6 billet only, 7 × 7 × 12 in, at a fixed ±0.005". FabDigit instant-quotes 790 grades to ±0.025 mm standard and ±0.005 mm on critical features.
- Inspection reports and material certs you can rely on. SendCutSend does not guarantee the accuracy of its material test reports and publishes no certifications. FabDigit offers 4 inspection levels and 8 certificates chosen in the quote, with partners holding ISO 9001:2015.
- A lower price on the same drawing. FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote; send the SendCutSend quote for the same part and it is almost always beaten. It also ships internationally; SendCutSend ships to the US and Canada only.
Choose SendCutSend when
- A flat bracket in 24 hours. Published prices, 175+ stocked materials, free US shipping from $39, a 24-hour tier and 2–4 day shipping from its own shops — the fastest route when speed matters more than price.
- Non-metals by laser. Acrylic, wood and composites are in SendCutSend’s 175+ list; FabDigit’s sheet metal service is metals.
FabDigit vs SendCutSend — FAQ
Is FabDigit cheaper than SendCutSend?
By policy, yes: FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote — send the SendCutSend quote for the same DXF, quantity, material, bends and finish and it is almost always beaten. SendCutSend publishes its prices but no match policy. On anything beyond a flat cut-and-bend part (hems, welds, hardware, plating, heat treatment, real CNC) FabDigit also quotes the whole part on one line instead of sending you to a second vendor.
What can FabDigit do that SendCutSend cannot?
From SendCutSend’s own pages: hems, coining, curls, bends past 130°, custom bend radii, welding beyond seam closing, CNC in anything other than 6061-T6, anodize Type III, e-coat, passivation, heat treatment, inspection reports with guaranteed accuracy, certifications, and shipping outside the US and Canada. FabDigit quotes all of them.
Which is faster?
SendCutSend for a flat or simply bent part — 2–4 days shipped with a 24-hour tier. FabDigit sheet metal starts at 3 business days; finishes, welds and hardware add time on both platforms.
Can I send a SendCutSend DXF to FabDigit?
Yes. FabDigit accepts DXF for flat patterns and STEP for bent parts; the instant price shows on upload and an engineer checks the flat pattern and bend order before release.
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/
- SendCutSend — Pricing: sendcutsend.com/pricing/
- SendCutSend — Processing times: sendcutsend.com/processing-times/
- SendCutSend — Shipping: sendcutsend.com/shipping/
- SendCutSend — CNC machining: sendcutsend.com/services/cnc-machining/
- SendCutSend — Bending: sendcutsend.com/services/cnc-bending/
- SendCutSend — Laser cutting: sendcutsend.com/services/laser-cutting/
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. SendCutSend is described from its own public pages. SendCutSend 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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