 | The need - either to attain a design or fashion attribute or for practical reasons or
physical qualities. |
| Market research establishes the economic potential for the proposal. |
| Survey reveals that existing alloys do not provide the qualities needed. |
| The parameters sought are listed in order of importance. |
| Existing knowledge is studied. |
| A trial formula is selected on the assumption of how certain elements, when added to a
selected metal should behave. I stress should, as my experience has been that what
should and what actually does happen may be rather different. |
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