SendCutSend breaks down prices for thick sheet-metal and composite parts, giving per-piece examples for ~1/2" materials: hot-rolled mild steel ($83/$63/≈$40), 5052 aluminum ($90/$69/$67), AR500 ($117/$90/$68), 304 stainless ($157/$120/$104), and 3mm carbon fiber ($220/$169/$124). Free shipping, fiber‑laser cutting for aluminum, and production capacity (5k–50k+) are available; upload DXF/STEP for quotes.