Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 197 There is a stumbling block (4000 words, fourth and fifth update)

"Let's go take a look!!" Upon hearing this, Li Song couldn't sit still any longer.

Li Song knew very well that the market share of internal combustion engine trailer motors had always been too large.

We only caught up with the advent of pure electric propulsion.

Marine outboard motors are also known as outboard engines. For a long time afterward, outboard motor manufacturers were mainly Japanese and American companies.

This includes companies such as Yamaha Motors (owned by Bentley) and Brunswick Group (owned by Aramco).

Leveraging its first-mover advantage, strong patent barriers, and substantial advantages in capital, technology, and brand, it has a significant competitive edge.

It occupies a major share of the global outboard motor market.

In addition, the outboard motor industry is a capital-intensive and technology-intensive industry with high barriers to entry.

This is why the mainland later promoted the green energy industry.

Because other people's patent barriers have blocked those who came after them.

My timing was just right; if it had been more than ten years later, it would have been very difficult to break through!

Rotary spinnerets are mainly classified into long-shaft, short-shaft, high-speed, and low-speed types.

It can handle both high-speed and low-speed applications, as well as ocean and inland waterways.

Last time, Li Song brought fourteen different models of outboard motors.

The first product they produced was a high-speed marine outboard motor.

Li Song knew all too well how ruthless and insane the later modifications to the large aircraft were.

The total power can reach two thousand horsepower!

It can fly at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour on water while carrying a load of 10 tons.

Of course, this thing isn't cheap to make, but if you operate it properly, you can break even in a week!
Of course, because of its speed and the fact that it mostly operates at night, the Big Fly is also very dangerous.

The large aircraft transports all sorts of things; even an entire car can be loaded onto it.

It has a very good reputation in the global freight industry.

BMW's marine engine manufacturing plant is just across the road from BMW's motorcycle plant.

The road in the middle is the national highway from Guangzhou to Shentian.

The brand-new factory building is equipped with brand-new machines.

Even though Li Song is the boss, he still has to follow the factory's rules and regulations when entering the factory area, including wearing a helmet and work clothes.

"Boss!" The factory manager of the BMW dedicated engine production plant is named Liu Jian. He was recommended by Sun Heping and is a practical and capable technical talent.

Perhaps it's related to the environment I used to live in; I don't like to talk much.

"Director Liu, how's the trial production going?" Li Song asked as he entered the assembly workshop, wearing his factory badge.

"We have now completed the production process for six-horsepower and eight-horsepower marine outboard motors, and the yield rate can reach 95%!"

"The 12-horsepower and 16-horsepower models are currently undergoing testing to explore the process flow, and we expect to complete the process flow within a week!"

"Then next week we'll begin process flow testing on other models!" Liu Jian reported.

"Testing!"

"Testing must be carried out according to the testing requirements!" Li Song values ​​quality the most.

It's not a skill to produce something; the real skill is to beat your competitors in terms of quality!
"The six-horsepower and eight-horsepower test products have passed life tests, temperature tests, and violent tests under extreme environments."

"All technical requirements have been met!"

"The mass-production model hasn't entered mass production yet, so it hasn't been tested," Liu Jian added.
"This product must be of guaranteed quality!"

"This isn't like a car; if it breaks down at sea, that would be a huge problem!"

"We must conduct high-intensity testing!"

"We must follow the factory's rules and regulations." Li Song arrived at the assembly workshop and saw that twelve and sixteen horsepower machines were being assembled!

The production process for these two types of marine outboard motors is currently being standardized.

Although the technology Li Song brought included production processes.

However, this production process is a general production process!

During production, there are slight differences between different production lines.

How can we maximize the yield rate?

The assembly workshop floor is also divided into many colors; green is for walking, while red is for prohibiting entry.

In addition, each assembly worker has a small cart next to them.

Then each worker had a notebook!
Each worker will register the parts they assemble at their post.

These parts will be handed over at the end of the workday.

Each marine outboard motor has a unique serial number.

The assembly line represents the complete assembly process for marine outboard motors from start to finish.

Even if a single screw is not tightened, we can tell who did it!
This process is indeed much more complex than the current domestic production technology.

Of course, the salary Li Song paid was definitely worth the complicated process.

To put it simply, this means focusing on quality and assigning responsibility to specific individuals at each level.

Preliminary tests will be conducted once the marine outboard motor assembly is completed.

Add engine oil and a small amount of fuel.

This is a factory test.

Li Song then went to the workshop next door, which was specifically used for testing.

These are large pools of water.

One after another, marine outboard motors are being tested here, and the testers are all wearing headsets!

Li Song, wearing headphones, arrived at one of the pools.

There was a notebook hanging above it with the serial number of the marine outboard motor.

Then there's the project being tested, and then there's the start time, stop time, and maintenance time.

This is a fuel consumption test project for a 12-horsepower long-shaft high-speed outboard motor!
Fuel consumption will be tested based on the amount of throttle used.

The above includes start-up time, stop time, oil change time, and refueling time.

It's hard to hear what's being said here because there are too many machines.

Li Song then went to the second pool, which was where the brutal test was to take place!
It simulates various environments, such as encountering reefs, ice blocks, seaweed, and fishing nets!

In other words, there must be safety protection measures in place, so that the machine will stop once a certain force is exceeded.

Then we came to the third pool, which was for the low-temperature test.

This pool is completely sealed, and the temperature inside is very low.

The main test is the operating conditions in low-temperature environments.

Li Song looked at them one by one, and then went outside.

"Director Liu, I didn't misjudge you, and neither did Director Sun!" Li Song praised Liu Jian first!
"Thank you, boss." Liu Jian grinned somewhat sheepishly.

"I'll give you some more high-powered marine outboard motor technology next week."

"First, perfect the process flow!"

"There's no rush to mass production!" Li Song said.

"Okay!!" Liu Jian nodded.

The marine outboard motor factory is still expanding, adding workshops and equipment. "Next time it'll be pure technology, from molds to production, we'll have to do it all ourselves. Are you confident?" Li Song asked again.

"Yes!" Liu Jian answered simply.

"it is good!!"

"As long as you do a good job, you'll get a generous bonus!" Li Song promised directly.

"Personnel training must be expedited, but it is essential that they master the necessary skills." Li Song was referring to the skills; ordinary workers can still be put to work after simple training.

"Hmm!" Liu Jian didn't say much.

Then Li Song returned to the BMW motorcycle factory, and Ma Shengli went back to report on his work at this time.

Li Song held a meeting inside the factory.

BMW's second motorcycle production line has begun trial production!
This time, a domestically produced 300-ton aluminum alloy hot casting press was used.

This type of machine is sufficient for producing motorcycle engines; the old 1,500-ton casting press was a bit of an overkill!
Once this production line goes into mass production, its daily output will reach more than 700 vehicles!

BMW motorcycles are now sold nationwide because the other authorized factories have not yet started production.

Several other factories also wanted the new equipment, but the new equipment was prioritized for BMW Motorrad.

Several other factories need to upgrade their old equipment, which involves a series of issues.

Because upgrading old equipment requires redesigning the production process.

Therefore, these factories can only wait for the new equipment.

Once several factories begin large-scale production, BMW motorcycles will be sold in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces!
Of course, these two places only have 80cc, there is also 125cc.

BMW Motorrad subsequently focused primarily on the high-end motorcycle market.

Differentiate your sales strategy from other motorcycle manufacturers.

The Science and Technology Commission is offering free motorcycle repair training courses.

This is a systematic approach, with a nationwide layout from top to bottom.

Science and Technology Commissions from various parts of Guangdong Province send personnel to Guangzhou to conduct motorcycle repair training.

Li Song listened to a series of reports, and then signed the documents that were required.

Li Song plans to apply for international patents for the high-horsepower motorcycle technology and the high-horsepower outboard motor technology after returning home on Saturday, while also sending the technology back to China.

Because these are all developed based on technology, we are not afraid that others will obtain the technology and apply for patents.

In other words, Yum! Brands has already established preliminary patent barriers in these two industries!
After reporting his work, Ma Shengli returned to the motorcycle factory in the evening.

"Mr. Li, the home appliance research institute's superior department has approved the information you provided last time."

"We've prepared several locations in Guangzhou. I wonder where Mr. Li plans to put them?" Ma Shengli took out a stack of documents.

"Such research institutes are best affiliated with universities!"

"I think Sun Yat-sen University is pretty good, but I don't know if there are any places nearby!" Li Cong said, picking up the materials and looking at them as he spoke.

"Of course, no problem. We'll make room even if there isn't enough space," Ma Shengli assured, patting his chest.

I might not dare to make decisions about other things, but I'm sure I can make decisions about this one.

“The research institute can be located at Sun Yat-sen University, but it also needs an experimental base!” Li Song added.

"That's no problem!"

"Next week, I would like to trouble Mr. Ma to send someone to collect some technical documents, which will include the construction plan for the research institute and the plan for the test base."

"In addition, I'd like to find a place to host a motorcycle rally."

"It would be best to find a lake, as the terrain around a lake is more complex."

"Another thing to pay attention to is making it convenient for foreigners to come."

"This winter, I plan to hold a motorcycle rally around the lake!" Li Song originally planned to hold it in the Gobi Desert, but then he realized that it was too difficult to go there now.

It also involves many things related to foreigners.

Li Song wasn't worried about the foreign motorcycle teams not coming.

If I offer enough bonuses, these guys will run faster than anyone else.

It's not necessarily true that BMW Motorrad has to win!

If Li Song had this idea, he knew that such a competition would not be able to continue.

I can't believe how bad the Koreans' reputation is in this area; when they hold a competition, there's always something shady going on.

Of course, the same goes for the third brother!

"If it's feasible, I'll come up with a request as soon as possible!" Li Song said again.

Li Song learned that there was a large artificial reservoir in Guangdong Province, and the terrain there was quite complex.

Of course, as a racetrack, it still needs to be roughly set up.

Of course, it's just a rough draft, because the more challenging the rally races are, the more interested these people are.

If no one gets injured and no cars are totaled, a race is hardly challenging.

Those people who get into off-road racing and rally racing live a life of thrills.

However, that's a reservoir, and we're worried about damaging the environment.

However, Li Song felt that development was better, because the area was relatively remote and could bring a lot of income to the local area!

Environmental protection should not come at the expense of the people's interests.

Burning straw can be handled in a standardized manner.

For example, if the thick smoke from burning obstructs visibility, then it should be burned within the designated time.

One cannot go from one extreme to another in an instant!
Environmental protection is often targeted.

Even the West stopped pretending in the end!
Amy even withdrew from environmental protection organizations!

“I’ve got it!” Ma Shengli nodded.
"Once the location is finalized, we'll invite some international associations to assist with the construction!"

"To put it bluntly, it's about giving this association some benefits."

“These international associations also have many ways to make money privately!” Li Song added.

Ma Shengli felt his values ​​were being shattered when he heard Li Song's words.

Because in Ma Shengli's previous impression, these international associations were all fair, just, and considerate of everyone.

However, after dealing with Li Song for a long time, I found that these international associations were so despicable in Li Song's eyes.

"Okay!!" Ma Shengli felt that the higher authorities would agree to Li Song's request.

Hosting international competitions means increased influence.

As for environmental protection, Ma Shengli never even considered it.

"How's it going with the semiconductor research institute?" Li Song asked again.

"This is still under discussion by the higher authorities!" Ma Shengli said.

"Hmm." Li Song knew there was something wrong when he heard this.

Li Song was certainly aware that there was a group of people helping outsiders to cheat him.

So Li Song decided to ask Brother Zhou privately.

Anyone who dares to cause trouble for me in this regard, I'll make sure they get a ride on a dirt plane!

Anyone who becomes an obstacle to me will be trampled into the mud and buried there forever.

(End of this chapter)