Fictiv vs. SendCutSend

SendCutSend works great for fast, simple designs. For complex parts and real DFM support that scales, you need Fictiv.

  • 7 manufacturing processes on one platform
  • Pre- and post-order DFM from real engineers
  • Vetted global supplier network, built to scale to production

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Quality you can trust

Precision parts with full inspection reports and traceability every time.

  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS
  • ISO 13485:2016, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100 Rev D certified partners
  • Inspection photos & reports with every order
  • Advanced GD&T inspection
Precision manufactured parts with quality inspection

Outgrown SendCutSend? Choose the partner that grows with you.

7+ manufacturing processes for complex mechanical parts, plus welding & assembly services and dedicated program support for the full product lifecycle.

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CNC Machining

Milling, turning, 5-axis, EDM, gear hobbing. Tolerances as tight as 0.0001 in.

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Injection Molding

Production-grade steel tooling, as fast as weeks. Not offered by SendCutSend.

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3D Printing

FDM, SLS, SLA, PolyJet, MJF. Additive SendCutSend doesn't provide.

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Sheet Metal

Bending, laser, welding, tube cutting, and hardware insertion.

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Casting and More

Die casting, urethane casting, and compression molding.

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DFM & Vetted Manufacturing Network

Free expert DFM plus a continuously audited global supplier network.

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Fictiv vs. SendCutSend

Best For

Fictiv

Prototype through production across every process

SendCutSend

Fast, affordable 2D sheet metal and simple parts

Capabilities

Fictiv

CNC, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal, die and urethane casting, compression molding (7+)

SendCutSend

Limited laser and waterjet cutting, bending, CNC routing, limited multi-axis CNC

Machining

Fictiv

Full milling, turning, 5-axis, EDM, gear hobbing

SendCutSend

Limited multi-axis on billet, laser-cut sheet not eligible

3D printing & molding

Fictiv

FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF, plus injection molding

SendCutSend

Not offered

DFM support

Fictiv

Pre- and post-order DFM from engineers, DFM for 2D drawings and 3D CAD

SendCutSend

Instant auto-quoting, limited engineering review

Tolerances & Size

Fictiv

As tight as 0.0001 in, parts up to 34 ft

SendCutSend

Laser cutting achieving +/- 0.005" on parts under 12

Supplier model

Fictiv

Vetted global network, continuously monitored and quality inspected

SendCutSend

In-house production, fast and lower cost on simple parts

Scalability

Fictiv

10 to 10,000+ with dedicated program management

SendCutSend

Prototype and low-volume focus

How Fictiv works in 3 steps

We manage manufacturing through our global network, so your parts arrive faster—with expert support along the way.

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Customer results

Startups and Fortune 500 companies rely on Fictiv to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and deliver at scale.

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  • 7x faster lead times (from 22 → 3 weeks)
  • Critical RE100 APU component delivered in record time
  • Quotes in minutes, not days
  • Optimized for manufacturability with Fictiv’s DFM team
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  • 9x faster lead times (from 18 → 2 weeks)
  • Flight-qualified parts NASA SunRISE & Europa Clipper
  • Competitive edge secured NASA contract
  • Trusted quality with full traceability & certifications
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  • 6 months faster to market → +$100K revenue
  • 38% tooling savings, 15% manufacturing savings
  • 30–40% landed cost savings
  • Lead times cut 40%, product margins up 20%
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  • 4x faster production (from 6 months → 6 weeks)
  • $1M saved in tooling costs
  • 700 engineering hours saved with fewer cycles
  • Seamless prototype → production transition

FAQs

What is the best SendCutSend alternative for CNC machining?

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Does Fictiv do sheet metal bending, welding, and hardware insertion?

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Can Fictiv handle tube cutting and laser engraving?

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How do Fictiv lead times compare to SendCutSend?

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Does Fictiv offer 3D printing and injection molding?

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Can I scale from prototype to production with one vendor?

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