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Depending on the thickness of the material and the finished shape, die stamping may be the most cost effective. A die can be a few or many hundreds dollars and is typically owned by the fabrication shop, but parts are relatively inexpensive to produce.
Laser or waterjet cutting usually requires a CAD file or equivalent to automate the cutting head. Simple manual bends can be performed after cutting, if needed.
You'll have to do the calcs to arrive at the most cost effective method for the total number of pieces.
If the cost is a wash, it's better to use a local shop.
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