During the Warring States period, which crossbow performance issue emerged from rapid manufacturing using cast iron?

💡 Explanation

Tolerances were difficult to control, therefore dimensional tolerance stackup increased because early cast iron production lacked precise machining methods, rather than consistent bowstring friction which is a property issue. Projectile elastic deformation or sear engagement, would only affect short time firing, not mass production.

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