Master of Ten Thousand Foxes
Chapter 555 - 305: Fox Mountain’s Precision Casting Molds, the Miserable Dragon Hook Holy Land
The night was deep, and the night wind howled.
In the dormitory hall of Fox Mountain.
The foxes, in large and small circles, densely packed, were gathered under the wall, surrounding the small blackboard, listening to the mentor’s lecture.
Their dark red eyes twinkled, resembling stars.
"...This is the improved blueprint I made based on modern seeders, combined with the special conditions of Fox Mountain.
"The improved seeder is more suitable for Fox Mountain’s conditions, allowing adjustable seed spacing and depth, making it more flexible.
"It can also handle special seeds like grass seeds or spores.
"It can also handle seeds as large as walnuts or apples.
"As long as we make these twenty-four parts on the blueprint, we’re good to go!"
The foxes, one fluffy head after another, whispered to each other, speaking, or snickering, all very happy!
With this, planting on Fox Mountain also becomes a mechanized operation! In the future, when opening up new fields and planting new fields, the speed will be faster!
"Moreover, with this, our seeding efficiency will improve, allowing us to plant various strange seeds faster and in larger quantities.
"This will greatly help the mentor’s subsequent research in the Seed Domain with the Knowledge Container!"
The disciples’ expressions suddenly became serious!
If they can save some effort, that’s naturally delightful. But being able to assist the mentor in cultivation is the top priority for Fox Mountain!
Bai Mo pointed at the series of orthographic and sectional views on the small blackboard, explaining to the disciples.
"The parts we need to make are specially designed and broken down, with simple structures... After all, complex things are likely to break.
"However, there are certain precision requirements!
"The previous forging methods can’t meet our needs anymore.
"We will introduce new technology to teach everyone how to manufacture high-precision castings!"
Helping the mentor with cultivation and learning new technology at the same time?
The foxes were stunned for a moment, then one by one cheered with excitement.
"Yip yip yip!"
"Howl howl howl!"
"Yip yip yip!"
Bai Mo watched with a smile as the disciples raised their front paws and jumped up and down.
Actually, using plant machinery could also get this done... But considering the long-term cost, maintenance, and subsequent production work, teaching the disciples high-precision casting is clearly necessary!
Once the disciples’ excitement calmed down, Bai Mo continued.
"The first requirement for high-precision casting is high-precision molds.
"We at Fox Mountain plan to use Gray Star Oak to make these molds.
"On one hand, Gray Star Oak has a decent production volume.
"On the other hand, this wood is extremely delicate, heat-resistant, non-deforming, and suitable for making molds."
If in the modern world someone used wood as a metal casting mold, they surely have a screw loose. But the Gray Star Oak on Fox Mountain, against all odds, is indeed particularly suitable!
"The most important thing is, Gray Star Oak is very soft, so your claws can carve it!
"Alright, bring in the materials!"
"Yip yip yip!"
Small and Big Eyes pushed over a full box, containing the molds carved by the mentor from Gray Star Oak for prototypes!
"Howl howl howl!"
Butterfly Knot unveiled the black cloth on the side, revealing a small hill stacked with Gray Star Oak blocks!
"Yip yip yip!"
Overalls uncovered the black cloth on the side, revealing a small hill made of Diamond Sandstone!
"This is a technical job, some foxes might have talent for it. Some might not be as skilled.
"But it doesn’t matter; we’re all participating, talent or not, give it a try first!
"Everyone can take Diamond Sandstone to sharpen their claws, take Gray Star Oak blocks to carve, take samples for reference.
"If there’s something you don’t understand, look at the instruction diagrams here, or just ask me directly.
"Now, begin!"
...
The disciples each took their Gray Star Oak, forming circles around each sample, starting to carve.
The mentor said the size is crucial; the carved pieces must be exactly the same size as the samples!
Snow Exploration Claw took its own block, comparing it to the gear mold carved by the mentor, marking shallow notches with its claws while comparing them.
...
In the next circle, Little Flower Arm held a block and compared it to the crank link mold left by the mentor.
While comparing, it used its claws to carve curves on the block, mimicking the mentor.
The mentor said it must be identical, not allowing the slightest error, so the arc of the curve must be consistent!
...
In the next circle, Peach Blossom Eyes held the eccentric sphere mold from the mentor, groping inside while frowning.
It needed to carve a mold with the same shape, arc, depth... but the mentor’s mold was quite complex, with details that couldn’t be seen, so it had to feel with its claws.
After groping for a long time, it nodded, grinned confidently.
"Howl howl howl!"
Then passed the sample to the next fellow disciple.
...
In the center of the dormitory hall.
Bai Mo sat on the bed, scanning the disciples in the hall.
"Letting them use their claws to grind high-precision molds..."
Bai Mo frowned, recalling the disciples’ abilities.
"It’s not impossible."
Although they weren’t genuine Immortal Beasts, they had been enhanced multiple times on Fox Mountain, consuming countless heavenly treasures; their eyesight, paw strength, perception, and precision were top-notch! In terms of related physical fitness, they were definitely capable!
Glancing again at the disciples throughout the hall, Bai Mo saw them sitting in circles, either quietly carving or discussing experiences, looking quite serious.
Feeling assured, Bai Mo continued reading literature.