For suppliers
Steady, vetted demand. Fair payment. Logistics handled.
Join the CutLinq network and receive quote-ready orders matched to your machines, with clear specs and on-time payment. You make the parts, we handle sales, QC and delivery.
On-time
payment, every order
320+
suppliers already onboard
9
countries of demand
Why suppliers join CutLinq
Steady vetted demand
Quote-ready orders matched to your machines and materials, not a bidding race.
Fair, on-time payment
Clear pricing and reliable payment terms. No chasing invoices.
Logistics handled
We manage QC, certificates, shipping and customs. You focus on making parts.
Onboarding
Four steps to your first order.
Apply
Share your shop, machines and certifications.
Vetting
We review capability and run a sample QC check.
Onboard
List your processes, materials and capacity.
Receive orders
Get matched, quote-ready jobs and get paid.
Requirements
What we look for.
- A registered manufacturing business
- Relevant machines in good condition
- Quality process and inspection capability
- Capacity for repeat orders
- ISO 9001 or equivalent is a plus
Capabilities
What you can list.
- CNC machining
- Laser cutting
- Sheet metal & bending
- Tube laser
- Turning
- Welding & assembly
- Finishing & coating
CutLinq keeps our lasers busy with clear, quote-ready jobs. Payment is on time, every time.
Apply
Apply to join the network.
Tell us about your shop. We review every application within 3 business days.
CutLinq routes procurement orders from engineers and buyers in Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to workshops with matching machines and free capacity. Instead of chasing individual clients, a workshop registers its equipment, materials and typical lead times once, and receives order requests that fit its actual capability, filling gaps between existing production runs.
This page explains how the matching works, what information a workshop needs to provide, and how orders, quotes and payment are handled between CutLinq and the fulfilling supplier.
How order matching works
When a buyer uploads a DXF or STEP file, CutLinq identifies the process (laser cutting, CNC milling or turning, bending, welding, punching), the material and thickness or diameter range, and the required tolerance and finish. That specification is matched against the registered machine list, material stock and current workload of suppliers in the network, and the order is routed to whichever supplier can meet the required delivery window. A workshop only receives requests that fit machines it has actually listed, so a shop with a 4 kW fiber laser up to 15 mm mild steel is not sent a 25 mm plate job it cannot cut.
What CutLinq needs from your workshop
Registration covers machine list with power, bed size and thickness range per process, material stock or sourcing ability, standard lead times by job size, and whether your shop can quote CMM or dimensional reports. Accurate machine data is the single biggest factor in getting relevant orders, since mismatched capability listed too broadly results in quotes you cannot actually deliver on time.
| Information needed | Why it matters | Update frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Machine list and specs (power, bed size, axis count) | Determines which orders you are matched to | On onboarding, and when equipment changes |
| Material stock and grades on hand | Faster quotes for parts you can start immediately | Weekly or as stock changes |
| Current capacity / backlog | Avoids orders you cannot deliver on time | Weekly |
| Standard lead time by process and batch size | Sets buyer expectations correctly | On onboarding, reviewed quarterly |
| Finishing capability (coating, plating, inspection) | Wins multi-step jobs without subcontracting delay | On onboarding |
Quoting, order flow and payment
Order requests arrive with the buyer's file, quantity and target delivery date; your workshop quotes price and lead time, and the buyer receives a binding quote within 12 hours of first upload, which is why fast turnaround on quoting requests matters for order volume. Once accepted, you produce and prepare the part for collection or courier handover; CutLinq coordinates the delivery leg to the buyer. Payment terms are agreed as part of onboarding and invoicing runs against completed, delivered orders, not against the request itself.
Quality expectations
Buyers expect parts to match the drawing tolerance and stated finish; workshops that provide a dimensional report or inspection photos on request see fewer disputes and faster repeat orders. CutLinq does not certify individual workshops, but suppliers in the network are expected to hold or be working toward ISO 9001, and shops with existing quality documentation are prioritised for tolerance-critical and export-bound orders. Consistent on-time delivery and accurate quoting are tracked and influence how often a shop is matched to new requests.
| Factor tracked | Effect on matching |
|---|---|
| On-time delivery rate | Higher rate increases priority for time-sensitive orders |
| Quote accuracy vs final invoice | Consistent accuracy reduces buyer disputes and repeat friction |
| Response time to quote requests | Faster response wins more of the matched requests |
| Defect or rework rate reported by buyers | High rate reduces order volume routed to that shop |
Design tips
- List machine capability by real, tested thickness range, not the manufacturer's maximum spec, so quotes you accept are ones you can actually deliver.
- Keep current backlog updated weekly so orders aren't routed to you when you are already fully booked.
- Offer at least one finishing capability (deburring, powder coating, galvanising) in-house or through a fixed subcontractor to win multi-step jobs.
- Respond to quote requests within a few hours where possible; response speed materially affects how often you are matched.
- Keep a record of standard material grades in stock (S235JR, 304, 5754, 6061-T6) to shorten quote turnaround on common jobs.
- Provide a basic dimensional report on request for tolerance-critical orders to build repeat-order trust.
- Update lead time estimates quarterly as your machine mix or staffing changes.
Applications
| Industry | Example parts | Typical material |
|---|---|---|
| Laser cutting shops | Flat sheet parts, brackets, panels | Mild steel, stainless, aluminium |
| CNC machining shops | Milled and turned components | Steel, aluminium, brass |
| Bending and fabrication shops | Enclosures, frames, ducting | Mild steel, galvanised, stainless |
| Welding shops | Structural assemblies, frames | S235JR, S355J2, stainless |
| Finishing shops (coating, plating, anodising) | Post-process finishing runs | Various substrates |
| Multi-process fabricators | Complete assemblies, prototypes to small series | Mixed materials |
Pricing and lead time
Your workshop sets its own price per quote; CutLinq does not fix margins or dictate rates. What CutLinq controls is matching accuracy (so quotes fit your real capability), volume (steady order flow to fill idle hours between existing runs) and payment terms agreed at onboarding, typically net terms against delivered and accepted orders rather than upfront deposits from the platform side.
Frequently asked questions
No listing fee. Onboarding is registering your machines, materials and lead times; you quote each matched order individually and are paid against orders you complete, not for being listed.
Register your workshop's machines and lead times to start receiving matched laser cutting, CNC and bending orders.
Have a part to make?
Upload your CAD and we'll be in touch with a binding quote within 2 hours. Or send it on WhatsApp and we will handle the rest.
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