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Many machinists think that CNC machining wastes metal, and it’s difficult to argue with that in some respects. What’s left is metal shavings, which are fairly value-less in resale (even for scrap). In today’s steel-starved markets, that is significant. Forging uses most of the metal, by contrast. A bit of metal can seep into cracks between the tool and die.
