What are the disadvantages of the forming process?

Okay, so you want to know the downsides of forming things, right? It’s not all sunshine and roses, I’ll tell you that. I remember once, trying to make these little copper bowls for a craft fair – total disaster! That’s when I learned firsthand about some of the problems.

First off, getting the exact size and shape you want is a real pain. It’s like, you aim for perfect, but things are always a little off. Especially if the material isn’t even thickness throughout – I had this one sheet of copper that was thinner in places, and, well, you can imagine the wonky bowls I ended up with. Seriously, tolerance variations? They’re a nightmare!

Then there’s the thickness thing. You just can’t form anything into anything. There are limits, you know? Like, trying to make a tiny, delicate earring from thick steel plate? Forget about it. It’s just not gonna happen with the tools I had. You’re limited by what your tools and the material itself can handle.

And finally, let’s talk money. Oh boy, the money. Forming things is expensive! It takes time, and time is money, right? Those machines aren’t cheap to run either – the energy alone is crazy. Plus, the dies and molds? Forget it. I nearly cried when I saw the price tag on that one little press I needed for my copper bowls. It’s a hobby, not a bank account drain, you know? So, yeah, high manufacturing costs are a real drawback. It can make even a small project feel like a huge investment. So, yeah…forming processes have their issues!