CA-BC Van Island & BC laser cutting

[David]

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

Could be a good alternative to Send-Cut-Send for folks.
No experience with them.

 

[YotaBota]

I wonder how the laser cutting compares with the water jet cutting?

 

[David]

I wonder how the laser cutting compares with the water jet cutting?

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.

 

[Doggggboy]

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.

How would that compare with SendCutSend I wonder?

 

[David]

How would that compare with SendCutSend I wonder?

I'd be very interested as well. I'm sure they'd quote the job for you.