You may try to solve the problem in parts.
Named X as the internal diameter of the pipe.
Named Y as the external diameter of the wire.
To form the first layer of threads leaned in the internal walls of the tube, you will need Z1 numbers of threads.
Z1= integer {[(X - Y/2) x 3.1416]/Y} = 179
You...
As silicon is abundant, the basic material cost is low.
Working the material is more expensive than working metal. Instead of melting and casting a process of pressurising powder, sintering and curing is used, which takes time.
After that, boring and finishing is easier and faster for the...