Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2933 The Epoch-Making Galaxy-1

"The CNC machine tool is finished!"

Yang Xiaotao admitted it, and in an instant, Old Wang slapped the table and laughed heartily.

"It's done! I knew it was done!"

As he spoke, he winked at Old Qin and then said to Yang Xiaotao, "You, I knew you'd hide your good stuff from everyone."

"They only care about taking the first bite themselves, and don't care about the lives of others at all."

As Wang Lao's words became increasingly absurd, Yang Xiaotao quickly waved his hand to stop him, saying, "What do you mean by hiding it and being afraid to see people? We just made it not long ago."

"This is still being tested in the workshop, so don't talk nonsense."

"By the way, what else is there? Regardless of whether others live or die, if I give you the design drawings for this thing, can you actually make it?"

In the end, let's unleash our ultimate move.

Old Wang licked his lips. This... seems to be the truth.

As for CNC machine tools, let alone designing blueprints for them, even if you send someone to teach them step by step, they probably still wouldn't be able to make them.

He sighed inwardly, but his face remained indifferent.

If the Nine Departments have it, then they must have it too.
"I've been eyeing this CNC machine tool for a long time. Tell me quickly, what do you think of it?"

Ignoring Yang Xiaotao's expression, Old Wang quickly asked.

Yesterday, he heard some news from Ran's father, and after making some inquiries, he immediately guessed most of the details.

This thing is said to be able to mass-produce complex parts, and it also has a lot of advantages such as increasing the success rate, increasing efficiency, and not requiring human operation.

Anyway, once you have this thing, you'll definitely be able to catch up with an entire work team.

If this thing were used to build a production line, according to Old Qian's budget, they could manufacture as many missiles as they wanted very quickly, as long as they had enough raw materials.

This is good stuff.

But then again, how could anything from the Nine Departments be bad?
Yang Xiaotao understood what was going on when he heard what Old Wang said.

When Ran's father returned last time, Yang Xiaotao went to the tenement to welcome him back.

After having a couple of drinks during the meal, they started talking about what had happened in the past few days.

Especially the matter concerning the Xizhou Satellite Launch Center.

Yang Xiaotao casually mentioned that the CNC machine tools for the nine departments were almost ready, which would greatly increase production capacity.

At the time, Ran's father was quite happy and asked when it would be ready.

Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment and decided to give the answer before or after the New Year.

But who would have thought that this matter would reach Old Wang's ears?

Yang Xiaotao was pondering how to put it, since the performance of the CNC machine tool had not yet been fully tested, and he really didn't know how to describe it.

On the other side, Elder Qin and Elder Zhang exchanged a glance, concealing their shock.

They know about CNC machine tools.

It is also clear that this is an important project in the nine white papers.

Moreover, it is said that it has been under development for several years. It was originally thought that there would be many difficulties and that the research would continue indefinitely.

Unexpectedly, it was done at this time.

They are well aware of the advantages of CNC machine tools; they are a remarkable technology even abroad.

And now, they have it too.

When Mr. Wang inquired about the performance of the CNC machine tool, all four of them listened attentively.

But after thinking for a while, Yang Xiaotao shook his head and said, "I really don't know the specifics."

"The machine was only made a few days ago, and everything is still being tested."

"If you don't believe me, you can go to the workshop and carry it yourself."

"I really wasn't lying."

Yang Xiaotao tried to evade the question, thinking that this would dispel the four people's curiosity, but to his surprise, Old Wang stood up and said, "Let's go, let's go take a look."

He then walked out as if they were old friends.

Old Qin and Old Zhang stood up with smiles and followed them outside.

Zhou Lai, who was standing behind Yang Xiaotao, who was in a daze, laughed and said, "Old Wang is that kind of person. Don't you know him?"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head. "He keeps redefining my understanding of the word 'shameless'."

After a moment of stunned silence, Old Zhou suddenly burst into laughter.

"You cultured people really do have a way of speaking, it's so pleasant to hear."

Li Hongfeng, who was standing to the side, suddenly burst into laughter.

Then the four of them walked out of the meeting room with smiles on their faces.

Upon arriving at the workshop, before Yang Xiaotao and his three companions even got close, they heard Old Wang's voice coming from afar.

Yang Xiaotao shook his head slightly, "You see, this guy definitely wants something in return."

Zhou Lai nodded, "If he doesn't want it, then he's not himself."

"Moreover, if you don't want it, it means you want more."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, and then the four of them came closer. The surrounding workers quickly made way for Yang Xiaotao when they saw him coming.

Papapa

Suddenly, someone clapped, and then the whole workshop erupted in applause.

Yang Xiaotao was taken aback by the crowd, and then he clapped softly as well.

When Wang and Qin, who were standing in front of the machine tool, saw this scene, a bitter smile flashed across their faces.

This affection and respect is not due to Yang Xiaotao's status.

Rather, they admired and respected him from the bottom of their hearts.

"Minister Yang!"

Chang Mingjie and Liu Daming stepped forward, followed by people from the Machine Tool Research Institute and key elites from the Machine Tool Factory.

"Minister Yang, we've tested it, and so far, Galaxy One is functioning normally."

Chang Mingjie stepped forward and spoke loudly, while the crowd behind him showed proud expressions.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, looked at the machine tool in front of him, which was much larger than the machine tools he had used before, reached out and stroked it before smiling and asking, "What are you making now?"

"Minister Yang, we found a level 8 component to test, and we've made twenty of them so far, and they're all working perfectly."

Liu Daming explained from the side, while the four men, including Wang Lao, who were listening nearby, exchanged glances.

Level 8 workpieces are only made by level 8 master craftsmen.

Moreover, even a level eight master chef can't do everything well; there's also the issue of pass rate.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, then looked around the machine tool.

Chang Mingjie then stepped forward and introduced, "Minister Yang, our Galaxy-1 uses computers that we manufacture and operating systems that we design. The machine tools are also designed and manufactured by us."

"Based on current calculations, our Galaxy-1 has five advantages over ordinary machine tools."

Yang Xiaotao smiled at Old Wang beside him and said, "Look, he's already come up with a summary even before he's succeeded."

"Six advantages, would you like to guess which five they are?"

Old Wang rolled his eyes. "If I had known, would I still be here?"

"But the fact that five of them came out at once is truly surprising."

Old Qin behind him nodded, "Five advantages, how amazing is that?"

"The best machine tool we're using right now is the Mercury machine tool. Could it be that this machine tool has five more advantages than the Mercury?"

Old Zhou stroked his chin and said, "Let's hear what the professionals have to say."

Everyone turned their attention to Chang Mingjie, who was not intimidated. He simply held up his notebook and said, "Leaders, we dare to say this because it is a conclusion we have drawn from actual investigation and experience."

Chang Mingjie then began to say, "Based on our calculations and experience, our Galaxy-1 has five advantages compared to traditional machine tools."

"First, high-precision machining. Our Galaxy-1 can achieve micron-level precision. Controlled by a CNC system, the positioning accuracy can reach 0.01~0.001mm. Moreover, it has high repeatability and can automatically compensate for lead screw pitch error and backlash to ensure machining consistency." "This is completely program-controlled, avoiding deviations caused by manual operation."

After this point was made, everyone's expressions turned solemn. Many of the veteran workers present knew that the requirement for precision was the first hurdle to test a worker's skills. If one could not even meet the precision requirement, one could not call oneself a master craftsman.

Yang Xiaotao was also aware of this.

Old Wang and the others all nodded.

"Second, high-efficiency production. According to our tests, using the Galaxy No. 1 machine tool can reduce manual intervention and the production efficiency is 3 to 10 times that of ordinary machine tools."

"In addition, the Galaxy-1 has six tool positions, which can quickly change tools according to the task requirements. The machining center can complete multiple processes in one clamping, saving auxiliary time."

"Third, it is highly flexible and adaptable. We only need to modify the machine tool's system program to switch the parts being processed, making it suitable for single-piece, small-batch, and complex parts production."

"At the same time, through multi-axis linkage, curved surfaces and irregularly shaped parts can also be processed, which is more efficient than teamwork!"

"Fourth, automation and reduced labor intensity. As long as the machine system is set up, it can run automatically for a long time. Only loading and unloading of workpieces and personnel monitoring are required."

"In addition, CNC punching machines do not require manual approach, and the enclosed processing reduces dangerous operations and ensures personnel safety."

"The last point is to ensure consistent quality and reduce the scrap rate!"

"The size variation of parts produced under the same procedure is small, which reduces the need for frequent inspections and material waste."

After Chang Mingjie finished speaking, he closed the document in his hand and looked at everyone present.

Papapa

Yang Xiaotao was the first to applaud, followed by many others.

The four men, including Wang Lao, gaped in astonishment; they truly hadn't expected to have so many advantages.

However, after Chang Mingjie's explanation, it seems that this CNC machine tool is even more powerful than I imagined.

"Xiao'e, go to the engine research institute and get a blueprint!"

At this moment, Yang Xiaotao gave the order directly, and Lou Xiao'e immediately ran out of the workshop.

Chang Mingjie and Liu Daming immediately understood what Yang Xiaotao meant.

Hearing is believing, seeing is believing; now we need to verify it on the spot.

Liu Daming and the others looked at each other, then stopped the CNC machine tool and immediately began maintenance.

The four of them, Wang Lao, Qin Lao, and others, watched quietly from the side, wanting to see what extraordinary changes this CNC machine tool would bring.

A short while later, Lou Xiao'e ran over with a design drawing.

Yang Xiaotao glanced at it and casually said, "It's an engine component of the HXJ-1, the combustion chamber."

"You've all made this before, you're familiar with it, right?"

Yang Xiaotao handed the design drawings to Liu Daming.

Liu Daming took the design drawing, glanced at it immediately, and then smiled, "That's right, it's that one."

He then handed the design drawings to Chang Mingjie, who was standing to the side, but said to Yang Xiaotao, "We are very familiar with this. We went through a lot of trouble to make this thing back then."

Then he explained to those around him, "This thing requires a very high level of precision."

"Not only that, the complex structure here caused us a lot of trouble. At the time, we even wondered if Director Yang had made a mistake in the design, or if he was just making fun of us and giving us an impossible task."

"It wasn't until Director Yang succeeded that we gradually grasped the knack and were able to overcome this challenge."

Liu Daming stood by, talking incessantly, praising her constantly.

However, no one around him found it annoying, especially those who had rarely seen Yang Xiaotao take action when they came to the Ninth Division. Hearing this, they couldn't help but feel respect.

Those who know the past cherish the memories of those years when they followed Yang and Xiao Tao through thick and thin.

After Liu Daming finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to operating the CNC machine tool.

Then I saw Chang Mingjie fiddling with the buttons on the control panel, as if he was entering information data.

Old Wang, Old Qin, and Old Zhang were all dizzy from watching. Finally, Old Zhou came up to Yang Xiaotao and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Entering information means inputting the information of the component to be manufactured."

Yang Xiaotao explained softly, "CNC machine tools, literally, are machine tools whose operation is controlled by numbers."

"The CNC part of this machine tool uses our No. 9 Machine No. 1, and many parts of it are operated by integrated circuits."

"Once these data are set up, the machine tool will follow the process we set up, making it traceable."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Old Zhang, who was standing next to him, sighed, "Even if you gave them this kind of machine tool, they wouldn't know how to operate it."

Old Qin nodded, "Yes, this kind of machine tool requires specialized personnel to operate."

Those around him nodded, and Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Actually, it's not that difficult."

"As long as you operate it, you can do it by following the instructions."

"However, if any technical problems arise, the manufacturer will need to handle the repairs. Trying to fix it yourself might damage the internal components!"

The four nodded upon hearing this.

About ten minutes later, Chang Mingjie finished setting the data, checked it again, and then said to Yang Xiaotao, "Director Yang, it's ready."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Then let's begin."

Liu Daming picked up the prepared alloy materials and walked to the machine tool. Everyone made way and waited.

The next moment, Liu Daming placed the alloy material on the workbench, then pushed it aside and pressed the button himself. He then saw a robotic arm firmly fix the alloy material in place.

As the alloy material is fixed in place, a robotic arm carrying a milling cutter slowly approaches and then rapidly cuts the material under mechanical force.

At this point, Liu Daming had already left the working area of ​​the machine tool.

The others just watched from a distance.

The piercing sound made people cover their ears.

Two more robotic arms then joined the operation, and the original material was quickly transformed into the shape of a combustion chamber under the continuous processing and tumbling of the machine tool.

In everyone's eyes, this machine tool was like the leg of a spider demon, grinding the alloy material bit by bit, or like a sculptor's chisel, slowly outlining a beautiful finished product.

Yang Xiaotao watched quietly from the side, while Wang Lao and the other three stood with their arms crossed, their expressions a mixture of excitement and hesitation.

Half an hour later.

The machine tool slowly came to a stop.

The noise around me gradually subsided.

The surrounding silence vanished in an instant, replaced by an overwhelming sense of excitement.

Chang Mingjie's palms were sweating, fearing that something might go wrong during the manufacturing process.

Now that it's done, my hands are still not open.

Whether it works or not, we still need to conduct tests to know the results.

The processed combustion chamber was then immediately put into testing.

At this moment, everyone held their breath, waiting for the result.

"Director Yang, according to our calculations, this component fully meets the requirements!"

As Hou Baowei, who was temporarily acting as the quality inspector, announced the final result, the workshop immediately erupted in cheers.

"Quick, strike while the iron is hot, have a few more."

Old Wang shouted excitedly from the side, and Liu Daming immediately ordered someone to come forward and place the alloy materials.

The work that follows will naturally be done by someone else.

Then, I spent the entire morning in the workshop.

In those two and a half hours, the machine tool produced a total of seven parts.

At first, the processing time was a bit long due to a lack of proficiency, but as I became more and more familiar with it, the processing time became shorter and shorter.

Yang Xiaotao felt that when the machine tools were running at full capacity, it was possible to get one every ten minutes.

The production of these seven components made everyone realize the terrifying power of CNC machine tools.

In Liu Daming's words, the work done by this one CNC machine tool is equivalent to the workload of six master craftsmen for three days.

This is absolutely a revolutionary change.

Mr. Wang and others agreed with this.