Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

Chapter 83 Observe Machine Tool Repair
  After settling the training matters, Jiang Chen left the office and came to the warehouse.

Malotov was to repair machine tools here, and he was allowed to watch.

For Malotov, machine tools involve technical confidentiality, and allowing him to observe is already a huge concession.

But for Jiang Chen, the actual significance is not that great.

What he needs is not technology. He even has a deeper understanding of this machine tool than Malotov.

He just wants to find a reasonable source for his technology, that's all.

When Jiang Chen rushed to the warehouse, Malotov was repairing the damaged machine tool, and Yankovsky was handing him tools next to him.

His repair movements were very slow, like a movie playing at 0.5x speed.

Next to him was a bottle of Erguotou.

From time to time, he would pick up the bottle and take a sip.

It's a satisfying job to do.

If Moyanggong has a rank, it is at least a master level.

However, the Third Steel Plant had no jurisdiction over him and had to provide for him.

Even Yang Weimin and Tao Yuan wished he could hang around here.

In this way, there will be more opportunities to borrow technology from him.

Even if the steel rolling mill cannot be used by then, reporting it to the Ministry of Industry is still a great achievement.

Of course, it was not difficult for Jiang Chen to understand why Malotov did this.

After finally meeting a little girl with excellent cooking skills, he couldn't bear to finish the work too quickly just because of the delicious food.

Jiang Chen stepped forward and said with a smile: "Mr. Malotov, are you repairing the machine tool?"

Malotov nodded: "Yes."

Then he explained: "This machine tool is a precision thing, and those parts can't withstand the twists and turns. You have to be careful when repairing it."

Jiang Chen smiled.

Precision?
  Just do it!
  But to say that it can't withstand even a little bit of tossing, that's certainly not the case.

It must be very precise and important, so Malotov would not dare to repair it while drunk.

Jiang Chen said: "After the repairs of these two machine tools are completed, we may need to trouble you to help us inspect the machine tools in other workshops."

"Those machine tools have been used for several years, so they should be maintained. If there are any hidden dangers, they should be eliminated in time."

If you are reluctant to leave, I will give you a valid reason.

Malotov's eyes lit up: "I'm happy to oblige."

Jiang Chen added: "But the machine tools are in use during the day, so don't send them for maintenance."

"Then we can only trouble Mr. Malotov to carry out maintenance after the workers get off work."

Malotov wished for it: "Ensuring production is the most important thing. I will take time off work to carry out maintenance. Even if I delay for two more days, all hidden dangers must be eliminated."

The shorter the daily maintenance time, the longer he can stay.

Thinking about the delicacies made by He Yuyu, he felt that his salivation was aggravated, so he quickly picked up Erguotou and took a sip to moisten his throat.

With the normal reason to stay, Malotov moved his hands a little faster.

Jiang Chen was watching quietly from the side.

After spending most of the morning, Malotov finally disassembled the first machine tool and began to inspect:
  "Oh, damn, the coil is loose. Long-term use and vibration caused the machine tool coil interface to fall off."

Jiang Chen also came closer to observe and asked casually: "Mr. Matolov, this is the first time I have seen the inside of a machine tool. Oh, it is so amazing and exquisite." Even he felt that he Somewhat hypocritical.

After studying truly exquisite machine tools in the system, I have no interest in machine tools of this level.

Big Brother's machine tools are barbaric and rough in every aspect, and have nothing to do with magic and subtlety.

The corner of Malotov's mouth raised slightly: "That is, our machine tools are not the most advanced in the world, but they are definitely for the leading position."

Jiang Chen said: "But I think there seems to be room for improvement in the power and speed of this spindle!"

Malotov was stunned for a moment, then responded: "Oh? Really?"

“There is certainly space, but it may be difficult to achieve with existing technical means.”

Jiang Chen snorted in his heart: "It's actually not difficult. Let's see if a slight adjustment like this can improve his processing efficiency."

His hand gestured on the spindle.

Malotov's expression changed.

Because what Jiang Chen was gesturing at was what this machine tool really looked like.

Although Big Brother promised to support flower growers at that time, it was not a bottom-line support.

The salaries of the experts they dispatched are extremely high, almost five times as much as in their own country.

The machine tools they support have been adjusted accordingly, and their production efficiency will be much worse than what they use themselves.

Then he reacted: "Since we produce machine tools like this, there is a reason for it."

"The development of machine tools is a rigorous and delicate process. We cannot rely on our own imagination and feelings to make blind guesses. Only practice can produce true knowledge."

Jiang Chen did not insist anymore and said: "I think this hydraulic system can be slightly improved to make the driving power greater, better controlled and more precise."

Jiang Chen gestured at the hydraulic system again and expressed his thoughts at the same time.

Malotov's expression changed drastically. Jiang Chen saw all the flaws he had left specially and proposed a solution similar to that used by their own machine tools.

He squinted his eyes and looked at Jiang Chen: "If I had known that you had such in-depth research on machine tools, I shouldn't have agreed to take you to see me repair the machine tools."

I was in a good mood after eating delicious food last night, and Jiang Chen didn't look like he was researching machine tools despite being young, so he impulsively agreed to let Jiang Chen come over to observe.

But Jiang Chen discovered the flaw left on the machine tool at a glance, which showed that this person had a deep understanding of machine tools.

What is the difference between allowing such a person to see the inside of a machine tool and giving him the machine tool manufacturing drawings?

Jiang Chen waved his hand: "Mr. Malotov, I think you misunderstood. I actually don't have much research on machine tools, and the idea I just made is nonsense."

"If I'm wrong, please don't mind."

Malotov turned to Yankovsky and said: "You also saw it, but I didn't say anything. This was all his random guesses."

It seems that Yankovsky is not only a translator, but also has surveillance responsibilities.

Yankovsky's understanding of machine tools is not as deep as Jiang Chen and Malotov, so naturally he is not aware of the seriousness of the matter:
  "My comrade engineer, it doesn't matter. As long as you don't take the initiative to disclose it, the trust in you will not be reduced by one point."

"As for his speculation, we can't control it, right?"

Jiang Chen said: "Mr. Malotov, can we do an experiment according to my idea just now and adjust the hydraulic system and spindle of the machine tool?"

Malotov shook his head: "I am only responsible for repairing faults. Adjustments are not my responsibility, and our machine tools do not allow you to make adjustments and modifications to any extent."

Jiang Chen was not surprised at all by Malotov's refusal.

If he dares to do this, he will definitely be summoned back to the country as soon as possible to face trial.

(End of this chapter)