Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 32 Steel Pipe
The scene fell silent for a moment.

Yang Zhenyu and Factory Director Yang didn't care.

One was originally looking for an opportunity, and today this opportunity came suddenly.

The other one, on the other hand, had a good idea in mind. He could design not only seamless steel pipes, but even machine tools.

The other two section chiefs are not so good. Although they are also engineers, they are only level nine engineers. They still take advantage of the rating. Technically, they cannot compare with Yang Zhenyu.

"Since Comrade Yang Zhenyu has said so, then Comrade Chengcai, you guys should speak first. This mission is a death order from our superiors. If we cannot produce seamless steel pipes, the plan for next year will be reduced by 30%. You should know what this means."

Director Yang's words directly pulled out Section Chief Peng Chengcai and gave him a beating.

Peng Chengcai has no idea what to do. This is also one of their jobs, but they don’t have the ability to do it. Otherwise, wouldn’t the factory have started producing seamless steel pipes long ago?
"Well, Director Yang, our factory's equipment is aging, and most of them are old. Even if we renovate them, it will take a lot of manpower and material resources. It's better to apply to our superiors for new equipment." Peng Chengcai said in embarrassment.

This matter has exceeded his business capabilities, and even if all the people in their department were combined, they would not be able to do it.

"If you can give us new machines, would we have to go to so much trouble to give strict orders?" Director Yang said with a frown.

"Well, as long as there is a way, our planned tasks will not be reduced." Director Yang nodded and said.

"Director, please don't make things difficult for them. We all know the situation in our factory very well. If it were not the case, we would not have spent so much money to invite Section Chief Yang over." Deputy Director Wang specifically mentioned Yang Zhenyu's position.

"Okay, then I'll tell you." Yang Zhenyu said calmly.

"Well, Comrade Zhenyu, tell us what you think about the production of seamless steel pipes?" Director Yang was determined to stop while he was ahead. At worst, he would make trouble again during the next meeting.

Luo Zhong and the other man looked at each other. They both knew that the following conversation might involve some confidential information, but unfortunately they were not qualified to listen.

"What about Lao Luo?" Director Yang looked at the second section chief Luo Zhong.

"For our steel rolling mill, the easiest way to produce seamless steel pipes is hot-rolled seamless steel pipes. The technical difficulty is not very high. When I was in school, my teacher took me to do the corresponding transformation, and it was relatively easy to get started. As for cold rolling and cold drawing, at present, our factory is more difficult. We may need to transform a steel rolling workshop, which will take at least three to six months, and the cycle is very long." Yang Zhenyu said.

So the two of them just said goodbye and left. If you are not allowed to participate in many things, it is best not to ask.

"Then Comrade Zhenyu will stay and you guys go back to handle your work first," said Deputy Director Wang.

"Director, you know the conditions of our department. We are okay at repairing machines, but when it comes to designing machines, our second department is not up to the task." Luo Zhong was very straightforward and admitted defeat directly.

"Zhenyu, this time the task is actually to produce some small-diameter special pipes. You should understand what I mean, right?" said Director Yang.

Yang Zhenyu frowned slightly after hearing this.

Small-caliber special pipes are not used much in this era, and most of them are used in firearms, that is, gun barrels. "Director Yang, this kind of pipe is not easy to make. It requires special steel. Moreover, it is very difficult to process. Given the technical level of our factory and the situation of the rolling mill, it is not easy to transform it." Yang Zhenyu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"As for the steel, it will be transferred to us from above. We just need to confirm the production. As for further processing, our factory does not need to do it." said Director Yang.

"To produce this type of steel pipe, we need a combination of cold rolling and cold drawing technology. The process is relatively complicated and requires at least one workshop to be modified. Even one workshop may not be enough," Yang Zhenyu said after a moment of hesitation.

He was not exaggerating, but the production of gun barrels during this period was really very complicated, requiring a large number of workers and craftsmanship to complete. In addition, the domestic technology was relatively backward, which made the difficulty even greater.

You know, the first domestically produced seamless steel pipe was produced in 53, and it has only been a few years since then?
That was still hot rolling technology. Later, cold rolling was introduced, but this technology was not popularized, so this technology is also considered high-tech.

"It can be any workshop. We must complete this task. Otherwise, if our planned tasks are reduced, our lives will be difficult." Director Yang said firmly.

"That's right, Comrade Zhenyu, we still need to ask your Department 3 to come to us for this matter. The factory director and I will strongly support us." Deputy Factory Director Wang said.

Although he didn't want to help, Director Wang couldn't be careless about this matter as it concerned the welfare of the factory.

For this kind of mission, even if one fails to complete it due to a bad temper, everyone will suffer.

"I can only say that I will try my best. I think it may take a long time to design the drawings alone. I may even have to work overtime when I get home at night." Yang Zhenyu said with a wry smile.

"Work hard and overcome this difficulty," said Director Yang.

"How about this. Each person in your three departments will receive a two-yuan nutrition subsidy, and you as the section chief will get five yuan. In addition, the cafeteria will give each of you two eggs every day and deliver them to your office. We will also provide your office with a can of milk powder to ensure your nutritional supply." Director Yang said.

After listening to Director Yang's words, Yang Zhenyu knew that this guy had also invested a lot of money.

Milk powder is a rare commodity these days. Although it is sold on the market, ordinary people can’t get a ticket.

"I can only say that I will try my best. I will make the battery first, and then the factory director will get me a approval slip. I will bring it back from time to time to charge it." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Okay, that's no problem. As long as it's about work, I have no problem with it. Director Wang, what about you?" Director Yang agreed immediately.

"There is no problem on my side. In order to ensure production, all the equipment in the factory are at your disposal. I will give you people and equipment if you need them. As long as you can complete the tasks assigned by your superiors, I will support you unconditionally." Director Wang was also very angry.

"Okay, Zhenyu, you just make the battery today. You can use any materials in our factory. Just come to me for the approval slip when you need them. The modification of the rolling mill will depend on you later." Director Yang said.

"I try my best."

(End of this chapter)