Choosing a material is the most essential step in the design process when you are looking to save money. First, you will need to review the applications requirements and then find the best material based off the material’s properties. In many situations, we find the material chosen for the application is not always the best material, but instead an over engineered one. Next, make sure that the material selected is able to handle the features and tolerances that are required to manufacture the part. Deciding on the wrong material could result in major quality issues down the road, which will drive up costs in the long run.