Chapter 616 CNC Machine Tools
Gao Zhendong didn't know much about machine tools, but the little he knew told him that this thing did have some potential.

He poured water for the masters and said, "Come on, masters, take your time."

Several old masters talked one after another and introduced their ideas.

In fact, it is not complicated. They just want to use the motion servo system of the workpiece table, plus the lathe, and the photoelectric encoder that Gao Zhendong just got for them, to turn the lathe into a semi-automatic or automatic machine tool, reduce the labor intensity of the workers and improve labor productivity.

Maybe it can’t reach the precision of the worktable, but if it’s slightly worse, they think it’s still possible.

"Chief Engineer Gao, we've thought about it. It would be a waste if we don't use these technologies. With these things, we think this thing can be done."

Among them, perhaps the canteen cooks also engaged in scientific research, and the people wearing red and ribbons walking past them was also an important reason, which stimulated them.

If the cook can do it, why can’t we, the level 8 workers?
Gao Zhendong had not originally considered machine tools because he himself did not know much about them.

But what I didn't expect was that after I gradually provided the technical environment, these experienced masters with strong subjective initiative were able to figure it out on their own.

This is even more important to him than coming up with something new.

I am not a savior, I am just a promoter. When these workers work together, they are the most fundamental force for the progress of this society.

"Well, this is a good thing, no problem."

Gao Zhendong first affirmed everyone's ideas.

“Your ideas can actually be combined with computers.”

"Computer?" These worker comrades really don't understand this.

Gao Zhendong nodded: "Yes, computers. Let the computer control the operation of the machine tool and automatically process parts. We can call it a 'CNC machine tool', which means a digitally controlled machine tool."

Director Yan felt that Chief Engineer Gao had a long-term vision. If the workers just wanted to make a slightly more convenient machine tool, then Chief Engineer Gao had already set his sights on computers.

"Chief Engineer Gao's suggestion is a good one. We can use the numbers in the computer to control the machine tool. If we ask it to cut ten threads, it will not only cut eight! It can even make ten cuts for one thread, with iron chips left on every cut."

Director Yan's understanding of "CNC" is relatively direct.

Several veteran workers looked at the monitor on Gao Zhendong's desk and said, "Chief Engineer Gao, are you saying that in the future we can just type a few numbers into this thing and the machine will automatically process the parts?"

Gao Zhendong nodded with a smile: "Yes, you can even draw the picture in it, and then the computer can directly make the workpiece."

His simple description made all his comrades fall into longing.

"We can still do such amazing things?"

"If Mr. Gao says it's okay, then it should be okay."

“I really couldn’t believe it before.”

“We don’t understand computers…”

"If you don't understand, just learn. Besides, the General Workers' Association of Kao will solve this problem."

This is indeed true. Those happy computer operators that Gao Zhendong saw in his previous life may not have a deep understanding of computers, but that does not prevent them from using CNC machine tools to produce good products.

"As for the personnel issues, I will transfer a few technicians from the Technical Department of the Third Branch to you to assist you in your work. You will be responsible for the mechanical, servo, motion and other parts, and they will be responsible for computer-related work. You will be the main person in charge of these tasks, and they will just assist you."

When they heard that Gao Zhendong was going to send comrades who were good at computers to cooperate with them in their work, and even explained that they would be the main people, several old workers became even more excited. They felt proud just thinking about having scientists helping us.

"Chief Engineer Gao, don't worry, we will work hard to make the 'CNC machine tool' you mentioned."

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "This matter cannot be rushed. This is a very difficult task. You must be prepared for a long-term battle."

After saying that, he called Liang Faming over.

"Engineer Liang, select three computer experts to work with these old comrades. Remember, they are the ones who work with these old comrades." Gao Zhendong instructed again very solemnly.

Then he turned around and smiled at several old comrades, "Comrades, you should first cooperate with your comrades in the technical department to complete the project establishment work. Don't worry about the funding issue. The main factory and the third factory both have some scientific research funds. When the project establishment work is completed, the funds, personnel, and equipment will be in place as much as possible. If necessary, we can also ask comrades from the 11th Machine Department for help."

As for other things, Gao Zhendong didn't say anything. He didn't know much about it. He would search it later to see if there was anything he could find. If not, it would be fine. It would be a good idea to let the comrades display their strengths.

As for the 6011th Ministry of Machine Building, they are definitely willing to help. After all, a lot of the materials they need are being produced by us, and the battle has not been completed yet.

With Gao Zhendong's words, the old comrades smiled happily. Just as they were about to leave together, Gao Zhendong stopped Yi Zhonghai.

"Master Yi, here is a part. Can you process it for me? The processing accuracy requirement is relatively high, about half a thread."

The worktable of the photolithography machine was designed with this precision at the beginning, but these old comrades accidentally exceeded the target. So Gao Zhendong was not worried that this thing could not be made, and this thing was not something that was produced in large quantities. When it was really needed, it was not impossible to gather a group of level 8 technicians to rub it slowly by hand, but it was just a little more expensive.

Looking at the picture, there are some tubular parts, of several types.

Looking at the slightly special material and shape in the description of the drawing, Yi Zhonghai took it without asking any questions.

"The quantity is quite large, so it may take some time, mainly because there are no automatic machine tools with such high precision." He estimated and expressed his own judgment. At this time, he became more looking forward to the "CNC machine tools" that Gao Zhendong mentioned.

Although the required processing precision is high, the processing content is not very complicated. The main problems are still the large quantity and labor.

After seeing them off, Gao Zhendong received a call.

It was Mr. Liu who was working on fighter radar. He went back and spent a lot of time, and finally handed over the entire task of RP-1 radar copying to the original deputy chief designer of the copying. Now he has turned his full attention to the development of new radar.

This radar, temporarily named "615", is still blank.

Mr. Liu called to make an appointment with Gao Zhendong to discuss this matter.

Gao Zhendong asked him to meet the next day, but he was really busy today.

After dealing with this matter, it was almost time to get off work. Gao Zhendong rode his bike home. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the yard, he saw Sha Zhu standing happily in front of the door with hanging flowers.

Seeing Gao Zhendong, he reached out his hand and said, "Finally I've been waiting for you. Come on, let's go to my house for dinner."

Gao Zhendong looked at his happy face and said, "What are you doing? Did you pick up money? Hahaha."

Sha Zhu shook his head: "I didn't pick up the money, but I picked up the prize."

Gao Zhendong then realized that this guy wanted to celebrate the fact that he won the award for his self-heating food.

"Oh, about that. Haha. Congratulations."

"Thank you first, it's all thanks to your help."

If Gao Zhendong hadn't wanted to do this, he would never have thought of doing this, let alone anything else.

It has been several days since he won the award, but these days, he has been dragged around to give reports and has no time.

This kind of advanced model with strong contrast was promoted by the factory and the department, so several chefs gave several reports. Among them, Sha Zhu was the main force in self-heating food, and he was also the most eloquent, so he was also the main force in giving reports.

As for whether his kidney-like face looks photogenic, it's not a big problem these days.

As the two were talking, Gao Zhendong parked his bicycle, ran to his house and called Lou Xiaoe who was preparing to cook. He didn't even start cooking, but took the steamed rice bowl and walked towards Sha Zhu's house.

As soon as he entered the door, there were several people inside, including He Yushui and Yi Zhonghai. The deaf old lady was not there, so Sha Zhu probably just followed his old habit and sent the food over, as the old lady was too lazy to come over herself.

Qin Huairu was there too.

It was not uncommon for her to appear at Sha Zhu's house, but she usually came and left. It was rare to see her busying around the stove like she was today.

When she saw Gao Zhendong, she greeted him gracefully: "Chief Engineer Gao, you're here? Come sit down, I'll be right there."

Lou Xiao'e was very familiar with her, especially because she had once given her extra lessons.

"Sister Qin, you are here too? What's going on?" Lou Xiao'e said with a smile.

"Nothing. Shazhu is having a happy event. I saw he was a little too busy, so I came over to help."

Qin Huairu's answer was very frank, but it seemed as if she had said nothing.

It can be seen that Sha Zhu is really happy about this, otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would not gather such a large group of people together unless it is a festival.

It is because burning incense and worshipping Buddha is not popular these days. Otherwise, he would probably feel that he has brought honor to his family and burn three incense sticks in front of the ancestral tablet.

After everyone was seated, Sha Zhu picked up the cup.

"I'm here to thank all my relatives and friends. This is the biggest happy event for me, Sha Zhu, besides finding a wife. My He family can finally produce a talent."

Unlike Gao Zhendong, for people who came from the old society, being a chef is a practical profession, but it is not certain how highly they think of this profession.

This mentality applies to Shazhu himself as well.

So when he was able to stand in front of thousands of people with awards and make a report, and the reason was that he had completed a scientific research project seriously, he felt that he had truly become a "talent".

(End of this chapter)