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28 Jan 2000: Economics. We've already ruled out machining on cost grounds. Can any of the other processes be ruled out because of cost? ... We're going to want to make millions of pins, so we need a process with an appropriate economic batch size.

25 Feb 2002: Processing information. A process encyclopedia containing details on how processes work as well as useful selection information such as possible materials, shapes, economics etc.

8 Sep 2001: Economics. Milling machines vary in price from £1,000 to £1,000,000. Milling is generally a very slow way to produce a component - but it can be economic for prototyping

4 Sep 2001: It is not economic to use standard processes such as turning - so another approach is needed.

8 Sep 2001: Economics. The machinery is expensive, and can cost well over £100,000 for HIPing. ... Because there is little competition, can be economic for small batches (1,000+) - although still not cheap!

30 Jan 2002: The compression test is similar but uses a stocky specimen to prevent bending.

8 Sep 2001: Economics. For making stock items, rolling has few competitors.For this reason, it is usually performed by the foundries before passing on to customers for further processing. ... For long shaped sections, rolling is the only viable option for larger

30 Jan 2002: The compression test is similar but uses a stocky specimen to prevent bending.

8 Sep 2001: However, the production rate is slow so it is only economic for one-off jobs, repair work and difficult access situations. ... Joining of sheet (e.g. car body panels) is usually more economic by other welding processes such as spot welding.

30 Jan 2002: The compression test is similar but uses a stocky specimen to prevent bending.