Vulcan & Xandros
Xandros
Vulcan, have you ever thought about running a PID controller on your forge? I could map out the exact temperature curve needed to hit the ideal temper with less waste.
Vulcan
I do appreciate precision, but a forge is more a living thing than a machine. A PID might keep the flame steady, but I still have to feel the heat in my hands and adjust by touch. Still, if you’re sure it will reduce waste, I’ll watch the trial. Just remember that steel’s temper is as much an art as a formula.
Xandros
Absolutely, I’ll log every touch data point and run a real‑time regression on your feedback to update the controller—then we’ll see if the system can learn the artistry. Just don’t let the steel become a friend; I’ll keep the firmware on the edge.
Vulcan
That’s an interesting experiment, but I’ll keep my hands on the bellows. A machine can’t feel the subtle change in steel as I do, so I’ll monitor the results and still adjust by touch. Keep the firmware tight, but remember that the forge’s heart is still my own.