Custom Online Plasma Sheet Cutting Services
High-speed plasma cutting for thick conductive metals. Upload your CAD files for an instant quote and DFM feedback.
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Cost-Effective Plasma Cutting Services
CipherFAB offers an online custom plasma sheet cutting service for electrically conductive metals. Plasma cutting is the most cost-effective solution for cutting thick metals at scale — from thin gauge through heavy plate — with instant online pricing from prototype through production volume.
Plasma Sheet Cutting Service
CipherFab's plasma cutting service uses an accelerated jet of hot plasma to cut through electrically conductive materials at high speed and low cost. Plasma cutting is the most cost-effective solution for cutting thick metals — up to 2″ in steel and up to 6″ in aluminium — where laser cutting reaches its upper limit and waterjet is too slow for high throughput. CipherFab provides instant quotes on plasma cutting with DFM feedback on every uploaded file.
Transparent Pricing, Assured Quality
At CipherFAB, we believe manufacturing costs should be clear from the start. Our pricing is based on your project specifications, materials, production complexity, finishing requirements, and delivery timeline — with transparent quotes and no hidden charges. Every quote is tailored to ensure you receive the best balance of quality, speed, and cost.
Materials List
Plasma cutting is limited to electrically conductive materials only.
Plasma Cutting — Materials List
Plasma cutting is limited to electrically conductive materials only.
- Mild Steel A36
- Steel A572 Grade 50
- Cold Rolled Steel 1018
- Hot Rolled Steel 1045
- AR400 Steel, hardened
- AR500 Steel, hardened
- Galvanised Steel G90
- Corten A588 (Weathered) Steel
- Stainless Steel 304
- Stainless Steel 316
- Stainless Steel 410
- Aluminium 5052-H32
- Aluminium 6061-T6
- Aluminium 7075-T6
- Copper 110
- Brass 260
- Nickel 200
- Tool Steel D2
Tolerances
Plasma Cut Metal General Tolerances
| Description | General Tolerance |
|---|---|
| General Tolerances | ±0.030″ standard; high-definition plasma to ±0.010″ |
| Thickness Dimension | Determined by raw material blank |
| Minimum Feature Size | 2× material thickness minimum |
| Minimum Recommended Part Size | 2.000″ |
| KERF (Slit Size) | Approximately 0.060″–0.120″ depending on material and thickness |
| Edge Condition | Light bevel on cut face; small heat-affected zone present; post-process grinding available |
| Max Material Thickness | Up to 2.0″ mild steel; up to 6.0″ aluminium |
| Taper | Cut face taper present; perpendicular edges require secondary grinding |
Design Guide: Plasma Cutting
We have compiled our best tips into this guide to help you understand plasma cutting processes, how to prepare your files, design considerations for kerf compensation, taper, minimum feature sizing, and heat-affected zone management, and when to choose plasma over laser or waterjet for your project.
Advantages of Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is the fastest and most cost-effective solution for cutting thick conductive metals at scale. For large structural components, heavy plate fabrications, and construction and agricultural equipment frames — where laser cutting cannot reach the required material thickness and waterjet throughput is too low — plasma cutting is the definitive choice. CipherFab's plasma cutting service handles mild steel, stainless, aluminium, and alloy steels from thin gauge through heavy plate, with instant online pricing from prototype through high-volume production runs.
