In order for the procedure to be cost effective, the parts to be produced are sketched in 3D drawings and 3D models. From these models the manufacturing process involving cutting and forming is then crafted. The manufacturing process is being optimized using standard and in-house software tools on the available platforms (Pro-E Creo3 and NX-12). The process is optimized in terms of cutting time, avoidance of warping (particularly when thin sections are involved) and post-manufacturing heat treatment in order to relieve machining-stresses. The process is being optimized in terms of cutting tools, which are carefully chosen for the material in hand and the required tolerances. Stress relief between consecutive machining phases (roughing, semi-finishing, finishing) is performed in-house using a computer-controlled oven reaching temperatures of 750°C. The optimization of the manufacturing process also involves design and numerical analysis of fixtures and jigs in order to provide good clamping and ensure minimum warping at the same time.