Chapter 56 Machine Tool Test Run

Let us save resources for now. Even if I were to unlock the aerospace carrier right now, it couldn't be manufactured anyway. He Xingzhou still opted for the simplified design draft.

It is time to inspect the machine tools.

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At the Beijing Machine Tool Research Institute, several brand-new CNC machine tools had been assembled. Representing the combined dedication of the nation's top mechanical engineers and machine tool research experts, enhanced by He Xingzhou's improvements and self-designed numerical control system, this was currently the highest-performing machine tool in the entire nation of Shenzhou.

Today, the Machine Tool Research Institute was exceptionally extraordinary!

Ever since machine tool components began being transported here a few days ago, military personnel had been stationed around the perimeter on patrol, strictly prohibiting anyone from approaching.

In the open space outside the research institute, a military armed helicopter touched down, and several soldiers in uniform descended from it.

At their head was He Hongwei, one of the Xuanwu Executive Officers.

Machine tools were directly tied to the country's entire industrial manufacturing capability; how could he not take this to heart?

Accompanying him were generals from the military department and academicians from the Military Academy of Sciences!

Not long after they entered the research institute, a jeep drove into the compound, and He Xingzhou arrived.

In the lobby of the research institute, everyone had been waiting for quite some time.

Comrade He Xingzhou, hello! He Hongwei stepped forward, exchanging a military salute first before shaking hands.

He Xingzhou smiled and said, General He has come to observe our test run today as well?

Of course, this machine tool is of monumental importance. Once the test run succeeds, we will immediately be able to put into production thousands of components or weapons that we were previously unable to manufacture, He Hongwei replied.

Not just me; everyone in the military and the Military Academy of Sciences places immense importance on this machine tool!

Shall we begin then? He Xingzhou suggested.

Everything has been ready for a long time! Lu Jianye and other experts eagerly chimed in.

In the testing area, they had already installed the machine tools—several of them in total, including lathes, drilling machines, boring machines, grinding machines, gear processing machines, thread processing machines, and so on.

Some units incorporated multiple functional zones, all controlled by the CNC system.

He Xingzhou introduced them: Different machine tools serve different functions. This complete set of machine tools here is designated for manufacturing electromagnetic levitation motors, and it can basically satisfy the production of all components required for electromagnetic levitation motors.

Mm. He Hongwei carefully inspected the machine tools. The overall structures were entirely metallic, with sharp blades, pointed drills, electric saws, electric cones, and electric needles all forged from special metals.

The various cutting and processing tools alone numbered over a hundred types!

In addition, processing modules such as lasers and electric arcs were integrated to provide auxiliary machining.

Before these machine tools had even started up, they stood like soldiers awaiting deployment, faithfully guarding their posts.

Prepare the materials and begin production! He Xingzhou announced.

Prepare to commence! Lu Jianye shouted in his aged voice. The researchers had already prepared the materials, adjusted the machining programs, and activated each CNC machine tool.

Nearly a hundred people crowded around the workshop, waiting for the activation of these industrial mother machines!

Clack-clack... clang-clang... hiss-hiss... Various sounds of mechanical processing began to ring out. Under normal circumstances, they would definitely be wearing earplugs to block out such noise.

At this moment, however, no one considered it noise; instead, they felt it was the most wonderful music in the world!

Electromagnetic stator core manufacturing initiated! shouted an operator.

Magnetic levitation bearing manufacturing initiated!

Cooling module manufacturing initiated!

Motor housing manufacturing initiated!

Motor fan blade manufacturing initiated!

Motor rotor manufacturing initiated!

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All the machine tools were powered on, and various raw materials were fed into the intake ports to begin processing!

He Hongwei kept his gaze fixed on the machine tool manufacturing the magnetic levitation bearing. Bearings were the absolute core of the motor, directly impacting the mechanical rotation and friction of the magnetic levitation motor, thus requiring extremely high machining precision.

They watched as a piece of special metal entered the machining zone and the machine tool's robotic arm extended, its tip outfitted with a special steel blade!

The machine tool blade began to work. That hard special metal was milled by the blade as if it were soft tofu, its external form continuously reshaping.

That was not all; another robotic arm extended carrying a drill bit, boring holes directly into the metal block.

Simultaneously, a high-speed rotating grinding machine was carrying out surface finishing. Multiple robotic arms coordinated their work in a dazzling display of precision.

Truly magnificent! Lu Jianye gazed infatuatedly at the machine tool's processing display, saying, So many components working together in perfect order! This scene looks like a work of art!

Multi-axis linkage, precision machining! praised an expert. The machining method and speed alone surpass every single machine tool we have researched previously!

He Xingzhou did not speak. Right now, words proved nothing; they still had to wait for the final machined results.

Because they were only processing a few magnetic levitation motor samples, the processing speed was exceptionally fast. As they spoke, the average processing time for a single component took less than twenty seconds!

These metal blocks haven't even had time to react before being turned into finished products! He Hongwei joked.

Motor housing manufacturing completed! reported an operator.

Motor fan blade manufacturing completed! Reports began to sound out successively.

Magnetic levitation bearing manufacturing completed!

Motor end cover manufacturing completed!

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All components of the magnetic levitation motor had been successfully manufactured.

Immediately inspect the machining precision, structural strength, speed, and then proceed with assembly and testing! He Xingzhou instructed.

The researchers sprang into action instantly, carrying out tests and data recording on each individual component.

Their efficiency was remarkably swift, and before long, a comprehensive report was generated.

Lu Jianye took the report sheet and made the announcement in person. Although his voice was aged, it was exceptionally resonant and powerful at this moment.

Machining precision has reached the 0.1-micron level, which is a hundred times higher than our previous 10-micron machining precision!

Lu Jianye's voice rose a fraction higher; his chest resonated as he spoke, his voice carrying a slight tremor!

The machine tool spindle speed exceeds 100,000 revolutions per minute, which is four times higher than our previously best machine tool!

His eyes reddened. He Xingzhou noticed that tears were also welling up in the eyes of the other machine tool researchers.

Ordinary people could hardly comprehend their feelings. Having pursued machine tool technology since the 1960s of the previous century, many people here had dedicated their entire lives to this cause!

And now, the dawn was finally arriving. Even the most iron-willed men and the most resilient women found it difficult to hold back the release of their emotions.

Component dimensions, stability, rigidity, strength, and other metrics all meet operational standards! Furthermore, their performance surpasses the components we previously customized from abroad!

The numerical control system performed stably, with no issues detected so far.

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The assembled magnetic levitation motor is operating flawlessly; preliminary judgment confirms it is ready for vehicle installation and operation!

When Lu Jianye finished reading the contents of the report, the entire room fell silent for three seconds, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.

Clap, clap, clap! Everyone was clapping with all their might. Some researchers who were usually sedate and composed were now screaming with excitement, jumping up and down!