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Ran across this today in my FB feed.

Canada Laser Cutting - Top Tier Manufacturing

We use state-of-the-art laser cutting technology to precisely and efficiently cut, engrave, and etch intricate designs and shapes, offering customized solutions for a wide range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, signage and more.
www.canadalasercutting.com www.canadalasercutting.com
Could be a good alternative to Send-Cut-Send for folks.
No experience with them.
 
YotaBota said:
I wonder how the laser cutting compares with the water jet cutting?
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Laser is going to have better precision because the beam is smaller than the water jet. Smaller, more intricate designs are more suited to laser.
I also think the cost of laser will be lower as there is less processing as water jet requires processing of the water and abrasive.

In 2020, when I had my welding table top cut of the same material, without holes, it was $185 from Victoria Waterjet. A few weeks back I got a quote from them for a 2’x3’ x 3/8” top with 20mm holes. It was only $325. Considering the increase in material costs I thought that was quite reasonable.
 
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DavidR8 said:
Laser is going to have better precision because the beam is smaller than the water jet. Smaller, more intricate designs as more suited to laser.
I also think the cost of laser will be lower as there is less processing as water jet requires processing of the water and abrasive.

In 2020, when I had my welding table top cut of the same material, without holes, it was $185 from Victoria Waterjet. A few weeks back I got a quote from them for a 2’x3’ x 3/8” top with 20mm holes. It was only $325. Considering the increase in material costs I thought that was quite reasonable.
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How would that compare with SendCutSend I wonder?
 
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