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ＤＡＮ_ＡＮＴＯＮＥＬＬＩ @eltoro__ - There are large castings.
Then there's the largest single casting ever poured.
600 tons of molten steel through multiple melts.
6 weeks to cool enough (from 1500°C to ~1000°C) to be removed from the sand mold, then cooled further, then 2 weeks in heat treat.
Pre-machined weight: 370 tons
Finished weight: 325 tons
All done by Sheffield Forgemasters.
https://x.com/__el__toro__/status/2013695021502079200

DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican - Guess what, Cupcake? (With apologies to @CynicalPublius)
China is making its move. You don’t realize it because China is disguising it all in flattering “end of history” language.
I’ve worked extensively there. I love many Chinese people. But I can tell you — there is no “deal” to be made with China. The country’s name itself in its own native language IMO translates to “center of the world.” They will always be your superiors, they will never adhere to a multilateral worldview.
You’re being hoodwinked, pulled into service of a greater Communist master who’s used just enough of your language to flatter you.
Consider this a warning out of love. Turn back from China while you still can.
https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/2013703577638989872