Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Next, Chu Ze is going to work with the craftsmen to study the next important component after the successful trial production of the cylinder - the piston.

"Everyone, the cylinder has been successfully trial-produced. Now we have to focus on the production of the piston." Chu Ze greeted.

"Yes! The precision of the piston directly affects the performance of the steam engine. We must be cautious." All the craftsmen agreed upon hearing this.

"Your Majesty is right. In order for the piston to slide within the cylinder, it must be highly smooth and tight. There must not be any gaps that could lead to steam leakage," said an old craftsman.

"That's right, the manufacturing process of the piston directly determines the power output and thermal efficiency of the steam engine." Another craftsman agreed.

"This issue is indeed crucial." Chu Ze nodded and said: "The first thing I thought of was the precision casting process. What do you think?"

"Precision casting? That's a good idea!" All the craftsmen agreed after hearing this.

"Using precision casting to make a relatively complete piston prototype first, which can greatly reduce the amount of machining in the later stage." Another craftsman said.

"That's right! Precision casting can indeed produce a relatively regular initial shape, which lays a good foundation for subsequent improvement of processing accuracy." Everyone agreed with this suggestion.

"Okay, it seems we have reached a consensus!" Chu Ze said with satisfaction: "Please quickly demonstrate the process flow and precautions of precision casting to everyone, and see if everyone can master it quickly."

"Your Majesty!" The craftsman agreed happily. He couldn't wait to show off his superb skills.

So he started a precision casting demonstration under the watchful eyes of everyone, perfectly demonstrating the difficult pouring, heat treatment and other processes.

"It's so exquisite! Your fine casting skills have become extremely perfect." The craftsmen were dazzled and looked at him with admiration.

"Haha, the operation just now is just a piece of cake, I hope you guys don't take it seriously!" The craftsman waved his hand modestly.

"Okay, with this superb precision casting technology as a foundation, the production of piston prototypes is guaranteed.

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and praised: "The craftsmen are really talented. With you here, the steam engine production will be completed smoothly. Now that the boiler, transmission gear, cylinder and piston have been successfully trial-produced, our focus falls on the last few The important parts are here.”

The craftsmen quickly expressed that they would fulfill their mission and show their unique ingenuity, and they would successfully complete the manufacturing of the steam engine.

One of the old craftsmen came over and whispered: "Your Majesty, now that the boiler and cylinder have been completed, the next most critical thing should be the connecting rod system. It converts the linear motion of the piston in the cylinder into the rotational motion of the gear, which can be said to be the power The key is output.”

Chu Ze nodded in agreement and said: "Lao Zhang is right. Without a perfect connecting rod mechanism, the power generated by the cylinder cannot be effectively transmitted. The design and production of this system are not easy."

After that, Chu Ze recruited several young craftsmen to explain in detail the working principle of modern linkage mechanisms.

These craftsmen listened attentively and raised their own questions from time to time.

"So that's it, I understand!" A young craftsman suddenly realized: "Using the crank connecting rod mechanism can smoothly convert linear motion into rotary motion. This transmission method is undoubtedly our best solution at present!"

"That's right!" Chu Ze praised: "You figured it out very quickly. It seems that the design of the connecting rod system is left to you. Several other young people should also help. I believe you will be able to make the most outstanding one." Transmission mechanism!”

"Yes! I obey your orders, Your Majesty!" Several young craftsmen responded quickly and devoted themselves to the design of the connecting rod system with confidence.

After repeated deliberation, they finally designed an extremely efficient crank-link mechanism. In order to ensure its strength and longevity, they selected high-strength cast steel materials and carefully strengthened key parts.

"Okay, the design is finally completed!" the young craftsman in charge of the design said excitedly.

"Amazing! Your design is so outstanding." Chu Ze couldn't help but praise after seeing the design drawings: "With this exquisite design as the basis, it is just around the corner to create an efficient transmission system. Go ahead and start manufacturing the actual transmission system based on this design. Rod mechanism!"

"Yes! We will go all out!" Several young craftsmen agreed and continued to devote themselves to this important work.

After the crank connecting rod mechanism was gradually manufactured, the craftsmen had already seen the dawn of success.

Finally, it’s assembly and commissioning.

"Come on, let's start assembling the fruits of our hard work and create this unique steam engine!" Chuze said inspiringly.

"Yes! It will be perfect!" The craftsmen are determined to achieve perfection.

As a result, everyone quickly got into gear and carried out assembly work in an orderly manner.

Boilers, cylinders, and transmission systems are accurately connected one by one.

Chu Ze watched the craftsmen assembling the various components in an orderly manner, silently thinking about the follow-up work.

"Okay, the assembly is basically completed. Now we have to consider installing a chimney." Chu Ze said: "The chimney should be installed behind the head of the locomotive to discharge the exhaust gas generated by the boiler combustion."

"I see, the chimney is also very important." The craftsmen nodded in agreement after hearing this.

"Yes, it is directly related to the smoke exhaust effect of the locomotive." Chu Ze explained: "Modern locomotives are equipped with a special smoke exhaust device at the top of the chimney, which can force the exhaust gas to be discharged upward without affecting the driver. This point Special attention is needed in design.”

After hearing this, the craftsmen expressed their understanding and would design the chimney very scientifically and rationally.

A young craftsman asked: "Excuse me, my lord, what should be the diameter of the chimney? And what material should be used?"

"You asked a good question." Chu Ze said approvingly: "Let's do a simple calculation..."

Chu Ze took out a pen and paper and began to explain in detail to the craftsmen the working principle of the modern smoke exhaust system and how to calculate the optimal size of the smoke exhaust pipe based on the power of the boiler.

The young craftsman listened very carefully, interjecting his own ideas from time to time.

"It turns out that there are so many parameters to consider. The smoke exhaust system is so scientific. It really broadened my horizons!" The young craftsman sighed.

"Haha, your question is very good, I also got inspiration from it." Chu Ze said with a smile: "With smart people like you, there will never be any omissions in our motorcycle design."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your teaching!" The young craftsman was inspired by Chu Ze's praise and became more actively involved in this arduous and meaningful work.

With the full cooperation of Chu Ze and the craftsmen, they quickly designed and produced a scientific and reasonable steam locomotive smoke exhaust system, which occupied an important position behind the front of the locomotive. (End of chapter)