I brought a Jurassic

Chapter 356: Back to the Steel Mill

"Director Wang, what do you want from me? Is the machine broken again? But now that there is a master like Wang Luo here, I can't do anything about it."

When mechanic Yu Zhitong heard Director Wang calling him, he trotted over.

"You crow's mouth, what nonsense are you talking about? Now I'm giving you a glorious and arduous task. Comrade Wang Luo wants to modify the machines in our factory. You will listen to Wang Luo's command and help him. By the way, you will learn some machine repair knowledge from him. Otherwise, if our machine breaks down and you can't fix it, you will go wherever he goes and find him whatever he needs. Do you understand?"

"I understand, but what machine do you want to change?"

Yu Zhitong was so happy. His mechanical repair skills were average, but now he could help a master like Wang Luo. That would be a great success. The main reason was that Wang Luo's mechanical repair skills were too strong. He dared to tinker with anything and had a high level of mechanical processing skills. It was because he was much older than Wang Luo, otherwise he would have become his apprentice. Now that he had a legitimate opportunity to learn, he would not give up and agreed immediately. Director Wang was still his own man. However, he was a little confused about the matter of modifying the machine and asked about it.

"Gear hobbing machine is a professional machine tool for processing gears. You won't understand it even if I tell you. Just follow Wang Luo and do whatever he tells you to do."

"Okay, hold it up."

Just like that, Wang Luo had a man named Yu Zhitong follow him to be his assistant and learn a skill at the same time.

After being pulled into Director Wang's office, I thought about the whole principle several times over. Later, I cooperated with the laboratory of Northwestern Polytechnical University again. I deduced it on the diagram for a long time and finally drew several drawings.

As for food, accommodation and other issues, Director Wang has arranged everything for him clearly, so we won't mention them for now.

the next day.

"Master Yu, does your Qianjin Machinery Factory have a special sand-casting workshop?"

"No, we are only responsible for processing. If you want professional casting, the nearest factory is the steel rolling mill. They have a special sand casting workshop and their technology is very good."

"Oh, I know they have a foundry in their factory. Let's go to the steel mill."

I went to the administrative office to get a letter of introduction, and drove Master Yu straight to the steel rolling mill.

"Wang Luo is here. Haha, how come you have time to come to our factory today? Do you have any business or are you here to see Zhuzi? Yesterday, Lao Wang from Qianjin Machinery Factory called and said that you repaired their machine tools imported from Germany. Our factory also has some machine tools imported from foreign countries, but we can't repair them because we don't understand the principles behind them. When you're done at Qianjin Machinery Factory, can you help us repair them?"

When we arrived at Director Yang's office, Director Yang enthusiastically shook hands with us, made us tea, and finally stated his purpose.

"No problem, I'll come when I have time. This time I'm here on business. I went to Qianjin Machinery Factory yesterday and repaired the machine tools there. But I saw that their current efficiency is too low, so I have to help them modify the machines to improve their efficiency. Now, I need to cast a few parts, but their factory doesn't have a dedicated foundry, so I had to come to you for help. This is the official document from the machinery factory, please take a look."

After taking the letter of introduction and reading it, Director Yang said, "No problem. We are all brothers, so it is only natural for us to help. I will take you to the foundry workshop, but it will take some time. If you have nothing to do at noon, have a meal at our factory and let me treat you well. I forgot to tell you that the processing task of the oil pump has been assigned. Our factory has received a large order, and we have to thank you for that."

Well, this is a national mission, and I can’t help you, but it’s good to have a list.”

Having said that, Wang Luo still played a role in it. After all, the first oil pump prototype was made in the steel rolling mill, so he was familiar with the process. When Director Ma asked Wang Luo for his opinion, Wang Luo said, "The steel rolling mill has experience after all." So he left part of the orders to the steel rolling mill. Otherwise, these orders would probably have been taken away by some enterprises in the Northeast.

"Director Yang, do you have any mission?"

As soon as I entered the workshop, Wu Aitong, the workshop director of the sand casting workshop, started asking.

"Director Wu, this is Wang Luo. You should know him. He came here to ask you for help in casting some parts for them. Please arrange for the best master to do this job."

"I know him, I know him. How could I not know him? He's a talented man. When the oil pump was first trial-produced here, he came to our workshop to teach our workers how to read three-dimensional perspective drawings. Haha, hello, Comrade Wang Luo, we meet again."

After the two sides shook hands, Wang Luo handed him the drawings.

"Director Wu, these are just a few parts. Can you see if you can cast them for me?"

"No problem, it's very simple. This thing is not complicated. Your drawing is very detailed and all the data are clearly marked. I will arrange for someone to cast it for you. You can come and pick it up before work this afternoon."

"Thank you so much for your help. If you need me in any way in the future, just let me know."

"Ha, I've been waiting for you to say that. Don't worry, I will never be polite in the future."

After that, he called over an old craftsman, gave him the blueprint, and specifically reminded him: "This is custom-made by Wang Luo, Engineer Wang. You must cast it with guaranteed quality and quantity. You can't be careless at all. Do it yourself, don't let your apprentices do it."

"Don't worry, since this is Engineer Wang's job, I will definitely do it clearly."

After saying that, he said hello to Wang Luo and left with the drawings.

"Okay, the tasks have been assigned. Let's go to my office for some tea."

Director Yang took Wang Luo and was about to go back.

"Xiao Wang, you have a wide network of contacts. Coming to this steel mill is like coming home. Everyone is happy to help. It's not like us. A few days ago, we came to them to cast a few parts, but they acted like a bunch of uncles. They wouldn't even pay attention to us unless we handed over two packs of cigarettes."

Yu Zhitong said with some emotion. "Haha, that's because you don't have what they use. This is how people get along with each other. You help me, I help you. For example, your machinery factory can make everything that you can make, and they can make things that you can't make. So, if you want to be respected in front of others, you have to suffer more and practice your skills well. Naturally, others will look up to you. Technology is the most important thing. Take advantage of these few days and I will train you in mechanical knowledge. You will definitely become a master in the maintenance industry in the future. Maybe you can even be evaluated as an engineer or something."

"That's great, but I don't know if you're still accepting disciples. How about I kowtow to you and you accept me as your old disciple?"

"You are kidding me. If I can accept you as my apprentice, it will shorten my life. We are all friends, so teaching you is not a big deal. I wish someone would let me teach you. Let's go, have some tea, and then have dinner. The chef of the steel mill is my brother-in-law. He specializes in Sichuan cuisine and Tan's cuisine. The taste is amazing. Let's eat more. This kind of opportunity doesn't come often."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Not long after I entered Director Yang's office and drank some tea, the phone rang.

"What? What happened to you? The rolling mill has a problem right now. Didn't I ask you to repair it? You failed at this critical moment. Don't you know that this batch of orders is very important? Where can I find someone to help you repair it? Hey, wait, you are lucky this time. Our factory just happened to have a capable person. Wang Luo, who came to our factory a few days ago, happens to be here. I'll ask him if he can fix it."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

"Wang Luo, I'm sorry, it just happened that one of our steel rolling lines had a problem and the machine stopped running. They couldn't find where the problem was. Since you can repair imported machine tools, could you please help go over and take a look at the specific situation?"

Director Yang said a little embarrassedly that Wang Luo had originally come to the office to drink tea, but now he was asked to help repair the machine, which made him feel very sorry.

It's okay, it's okay, I have time anyway, so I can go over and take a look. Come on, Master Yu, go and help me."

The three of them went straight to the workshop.

"What's going on? Can you tell me the details?"

"Director Yang, Xiao Wang, you guys are here, please take a quick look. We have done everything we should do, but it's not working. The head of the rolled piece is piled up when the frame bites into it. Look at the pile, it's simply impossible to fix it. There is no problem when checking the machine assembly line. How can this problem occur?"

When the workshop director saw them coming, he told them the problem anxiously and angrily without even having time to shake hands.

"Don't worry, there's no point in worrying. Let me see what's going on."

Without their request, Wang Luo took the initiative to take over the task. He knew how to operate a CNC rolling mill very well, let alone this antique. He was now quite good at mechanics, so he immediately went up to check what caused the steel to pile up when the head of the rolled piece bit into the frame.

I first checked the size of the rolled steel and found that it was in full compliance with the requirements. There was no problem. There was no foreign matter or slippage in the rolling groove. The guides and upper and lower rollers were all in good condition. There was no problem at all. The mechanics checked these regularly. Since there was no problem with the equipment, the problem must be with the steel itself.

First, the steel temperature problem was eliminated. These masters all had experience. They could tell the temperature at a glance, without using a thermometer. Some old masters could judge the temperature just by the color of the molten steel. Their experience was particularly strong. Wang Luo went directly to see the steel billet.

"There is something wrong with your steel billet. It is not the equipment's fault. Director Yang and everyone else, please take a look. There are layers and inclusions inside the billet. They are obviously distributed in the form of dots, blocks and strips. The colors are dark red, light yellow, grayish white, etc. They are mechanically bonded to the surface of the steel. After the inclusions fall off, pits of a certain depth appear. The size and shape of the pits are irregular. This problem can easily lead to steel piling up at the head of the rolled piece when the frame bites into it. It seems that your batch of steel billets is unqualified."

"How could such a problem occur? Our raw materials are of the best quality, and we strictly follow the regulations when making steel. We don't put any other substances in it."

Hearing Wang Luo say that it was a problem with the billet, the master in charge of the billet problem became anxious and hurried over to explain. He had to explain. This was not a trivial matter. There were quite a few steel billets in this batch. If there was a problem, they would be produced in batches. Even if he was cut into eight pieces, he could not bear such a heavy responsibility, especially now. If things went wrong, it would become an enemy spy problem. It was very serious and he might even have to sit behind the fence.

"Master Yang, don't be anxious. We are still in the discussion stage. Let's hear what Wang Luo has to say."

Director Yang knows what kind of person Master Yang is. This old master is an active worker, hardworking, serious and responsible. He has been there since the public-private partnership began when he entered the steel rolling mill. Everyone who sees Master Yang will give him a thumbs up. Others may have problems, but Master Yang has absolutely no problems at all.

"It's not your fault. It looks like the refractory and slag of the heating furnace are attached to the surface of the steel billet. You need to repair the heating furnace, otherwise this problem will occur again in the future. Don't use this batch of steel billets. Put them back into the furnace."

At this time, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it was not a human factor, everyone was relieved.

"Then don't use it. Replace it with a new batch and put this batch back into the furnace. What a mess. Alas, I didn't expect that there was a problem with the steel billet. Wang Luo, thank you so much. Fortunately, you are here, otherwise we would have to figure it out on our own."

"It's okay, it's okay. You are also blind to the truth. If the steel rolling mill can't roll the material well, it is generally believed that there is something wrong with the steel rolling mill. As long as you eliminate it, you will find the crux of the problem sooner or later. I am just a blind cat that has caught a dead mouse."

Now that the problem has been found, there is nothing for them to do. It was almost time for lunch, so they went directly to the reception canteen of the steel rolling mill. There were no outsiders today, just the three of them. Director Li did not show up and no one knew where he was. Otherwise, if he had known Wang Luo was coming, he would have come over to say hello given his personality. So they didn't need to worry about him and let him do whatever he wanted.

"Why are you here again? You come to our steel mill every few days. I think the steel mill has almost become your workplace. You haven't been home for several days. I don't know what you are busy with! Your sister even asked you about it!"

Wang Luo entered the canteen kitchen and patted the shoulder of Sha Zhu who was teaching his apprentice how to cook a big pot dish. Sha Zhu turned around and said speechlessly.

"Hey, what are you talking about? You mean you don't want me to come over? Then I won't come over in the future. But you can't make the decision on this matter. Just take care of your own cooking. As for other matters, Director Yang and his men have the final say. Director Yang, do you want me to come to your factory more often?"

"Haha, of course you are welcome to come to our factory. You can stay here permanently. You don't have to do anything else every day. Just walk around the factory. I will also give you three extra meals a day. Master He, your brother-in-law will eat here at noon. Show us your specialty skills and cook a few more dishes. You can come over later."

"Okay, it's delicious. Only a fool would not go over there. You wait a moment. I'll cook for you after I finish this. Liu Lan, go to the warehouse and get some ingredients. Ma Hua, come here. You cook this pot of food yourself. You've been here for almost half a year. Your knife skills are pretty good. It's time to try your hand at cooking."

Sha Zhu agreed and immediately assigned a group of subordinates to get busy.

At noon, they had a meal in the canteen of the steel rolling mill and chatted casually. In the afternoon, after work, Wang Luo went to the foundry workshop to pick up the cast parts and gave two boxes of cigarettes to the master. Only when there is give and take can the relationship last. Even if Wang Luo is a time traveler with a golden finger, he cannot rely on his own abilities to make others work for nothing. Whether to accept or not is their problem, and whether to give or not is a matter of one's attitude.

(End of this chapter)