Near net shape

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Near-net-shape is an industrial manufacturing technique. As the name implies, the initial production of the item is very close to the final, or net, shape.{{Cite web |title=Steel Castings {{!}} What is Near Net Shape Manufacturing? |url=https://www.ferralloy.com/post/steel-castings-near-net-shape |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=www.ferralloy.com |language=en}} This reduces the need for surface finishing. By minimizing the use of finishing methods like machining or grinding, near-net-shape production eliminates more than two-thirds of the production costs in some industries.