• silence7@slrpnk.netOPM
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    4 months ago

    It’s well-enough solved to produce a product that’s useful for things like making bicycles or cars. There are some specific situations (eg: the cables on a suspension bridge) where it’s probably an issue still.

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      4 months ago

      Guys used to complain about Chinesium metal. Now that stuff is used in a more purposeful way only for housings and such. Harder material for bearings and gears. The quality has improved quite a bit on tools.