Last night, June 22, 2026, I hosted a 1-hour-and-18-minute livestream—my 296th livestream.
This livestream received 29,000 impressions, with 1,164 viewers. The average watch time per viewer was 1.5 minutes, with an average of 24 viewers online at any given time and a peak of 46. I gained 19 new followers.
The highlight of this stream’s metrics was the 29,000 impressions—a very high figure that indicates the platform promoted my stream, bringing in many new viewers. However, the number of viewers who actually entered the stream was similar to the previous one, suggesting that my ability to attract followers is limited. Perhaps I didn’t present the content well enough, or maybe the viewers who were recommended to my stream simply weren’t interested in mold steel.
But honestly, live streaming is really fun—chatting and demonstrating—and an hour just flies by. Last night, I had originally prepared two topics: one was that mold steel of poor smelting quality cannot be used for drawing dies, as it is prone to sticking and stringing; the other was stamping titanium materials, starting with PM23 powdered high-speed steel.
But before I even finished the first topic, questions started pouring in nonstop, and I spent the rest of the stream answering them—right up until the end. In a live stream with lots of questions, there’s always plenty to talk about, and time flies by. That kind of stream is also very rewarding.
But honestly, live streams have been the most helpful for me. Clients ask all sorts of unusual questions, and to answer them, I have to draw on a wealth of knowledge, recall numerous case studies, organize my thoughts clearly, and find ways to explain things so viewers can understand and enjoy the discussion. This process is incredibly helpful for organizing my professional knowledge and summarizing my practical experience.
Moreover, many of the questions are ones I wouldn’t normally encounter—or have even heard of—so the knowledge I draw upon consists of concepts I don’t typically use in my daily work. It’s precisely these new questions that prompt me to pay closer attention to certain topics when reading, which in turn improves my reading efficiency. That’s why I like to do live streams from time to time—it’s beneficial for me and helps others at the same time.
Another point is that receiving positive feedback from viewers during a live stream is truly rewarding. Just yesterday, another viewer came to the stream to praise 8566 crash-resistant steel, saying that their 2.0 stamped stainless steel also uses their 8566 grade, which works very well.
This kind of praise is like the candy a teacher gives as a reward—it’s something to look forward to.
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Wu Dejian’s tool steel, the chief of staff of the user, bought everything he had used.