Chapter 940: 003 aircraft carrier is about to be officially launched
"Of course, please come in." Old Wei excitedly greeted Qin Tao, Nicholas and others into the factory.
"Producing a car starts with the body in white. We unroll the steel coils and go through a series of steps to form body stamping parts, which are then welded together." Lao Wei introduced to everyone.
The starting end of the production line is a ball of steel coils, which are being pulled out for initial cleaning.
"In order to reduce costs, some domestic car companies use ordinary low-carbon steel, which will rust from the inside over time. Our cars use galvanized sheets, which ensures the quality of the car from the source."
"Although our molds are produced by domestic supporting factories, the precision of the molds is very high, so the gaps produced by our cars are very small."
The stamping machine clicked and clicked, and the body, doors, and parts were created one by one.
"On the four pillars that need to bear force on the car, we use high-strength steel." Lao Wei continued: "These high-strength steels are imported from Mingzhou Iron and Steel Works, and are on the same level as aircraft carrier deck steel. This kind of steel
It ensures the overall rigidity of the cab and ensures the integrity of the cab to the greatest extent when encountering an accident."
"Imported from our Mingzhou Steel Plant?" Now even Qin Tao became curious.
"Yes, your Mingzhou Steel Plant has the best steel in the country." Old Wei said: "Although the price is higher, compared with the performance, it is still acceptable. Our cars have been rigorously tested and have been tested in various collisions.
Even the cab is not deformed, Mingzhou Group’s steel is too strong! Of course, we can’t make the entire car body with this kind of steel, because the cost would be too high.”
Below is the welding workshop. When they walked in, everyone opened their eyes wide.
I saw the car body components being picked up and docked together by a special robot hand, and then the welding arm automatically started welding, as if it had eyes.
"This set of equipment was also purchased from Mingzhou Group. The use of welding robots allows our vehicle welding quality to be very high, and it can also avoid human accidental factors." Lao Wei said excitedly: "Without the use of these welding robots
Before, our workshop required 200 people, but now we only need 30 people to complete the welding task of the car body!"
The robotic arm is rotating flexibly, and the welding gun in front releases clouds of sparks. Although the arc hurts the eyes, everyone can't move their eyes away. Isn't this too advanced?
Mingzhou Group took the lead in developing specialized welding robots. These robots were used in shipyards, which greatly improved welding efficiency and reduced the need for skilled welders. Next, Huating Machinery Factory, which produces welding robots, did not give up.
We will continue to promote this equipment, and many domestic companies are using these equipment, including the automobile industry!
There is essentially no difference between welding ships and cars. They are both welding steel.
Mingzhou Group is not only developing shipbuilding technology, but also promoting the development of all walks of life domestically!
Qin Tao felt very emotional and proud.
"I have seen domestic automobile factories, all of which are welded by hand. I didn't expect that there are welding robots here. They are so advanced!" Nikola said with emotion: "I have a hunch that if we move the production lines here to China, we will
Once the car is produced, it will definitely become popular!”
Nikola didn't actually understand cars, but he was still full of confidence after seeing these advanced technologies.
Next, there are various processing workshops, where the welded body-in-white goes into electrophoresis and other processes. This kind of processing is an eye-opener for Nikola.
Lao Maozi has always been rough. There is no such link in automobile manufacturing. It is just a layer of paint directly sprayed and putty applied on uneven areas. Now the various treatments are too advanced! The performance of the car body manufactured in this way must also be very advanced!
Nikolai walked forward with emotion. After the body-in-white was built, he began to install various accessories.
The robotic arm grabbed the entire instrument panel and stuffed it directly into the cab. Then it was fixed with a few screws and buckles, and the entire instrument panel was installed in place. Nikolai was even more moved when he saw it: "In our place, these are all a
It’s only installed, but here you have it installed in its entirety!”
"Yes, we divided the equipment into various assemblies and installed them according to the assemblies, which greatly speeded up the installation." Lao Wei introduced, and at the same time secretly said it was a fluke. In fact, this production line was only improved two years ago.
It was specially improved for the production of CUV. If it was in the past, it was all done manually, which was quite primitive.
Now, Lao Maozi is very involved in watching it. It seems that there is no problem in this cooperation!
Although it is an assembly, there are some things that need to be installed separately. The production of the entire car is a complicated process, but the process is very standard. When each screw is tightened to the corresponding torque, a line will be drawn on it. Although the entire production line is busy, it is very
order.
At the end of the production line, the finished cars are filled with various oils and then slowly driven out.
The car will not have zero kilometers. If it does, the sensor wiring harness must have been unplugged, because the car needs to be driven off the production line and tested for a few laps in the test track outside to see if there are any problems. The new car has three or four kilometers.
The mileage data is normal.
"I am very satisfied with the entire production line, which far exceeds the industrial level of our country. I hope that this advanced production line can be located in our country as soon as possible!" Nikolai said.
"Well, since we're interested, let's make arrangements as soon as possible." Qin Tao looked at Old Wei: "Director Wei, do you have any opinions?"
"Of course we are willing, but if we build a factory in Damao's territory, it will cost a lot, and we don't have that much money for the time being."
"Of course you can't afford all the money. Without considering other factors such as land, we only consider building a factory. How much will it cost?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "If the scale is as big as ours now, it will require about 750 acres of land, with a total investment of more than 500 million U.S. dollars." Lao Wei briefly calculated: "There is no
Taking into account the cost of land, employee training, etc., just building such a car factory requires 500 million, and we can only spend 100 million at most."
For a private enterprise like them, it is quite difficult to spend 100 million US dollars to invest in building a factory. But for Qin Tao, 500 million US dollars is a piece of cake.
Nicholas frowned: "I can get some investment here, but it's only 100 million US dollars at most."
Nikolai has money himself, but he cannot invest all of it in this project. If he takes out 500 million US dollars in one click, the boss will confiscate the 500 million US dollars tomorrow and send him to prison.
prison.
Where does a navy leader get so much money?
"The remaining 300 million US dollars will be paid by our Mingzhou Group." Qin Tao waved his hand, whatever the difference is, our Mingzhou Group will make up for it. Anyway, we are not short of money!
Both Nicholas and Lao Wei cast grateful glances, but Qin Tao's help was not limited to this: "Two hundred million US dollars of it, through our Mingzhou Financial approach, are considered loans from us to you, yours
The shares are equivalent to 200 million per party, but our Mingzhou Group only calculated 100 million and distributed the equity according to this investment."
loan!
Loans come with risks. If the factory cannot be built, it will be in vain. But with risks, there are no related benefits. When making money in the future, the automobile factory only needs to pay back the principal and interest! After the factory develops,
The shares are the big ones!
Taking risks without profit, Mr. Qin is so generous.
Lao Wei is extremely grateful. Mr. Qin is really awesome in supporting domestic enterprises!
"Qin, thank you for your support. I will start operations after I return. The land will be approved free of charge, and our taxes will be reduced for a few years. Electricity and water sources will not be a problem. Let's get the factory completed and put into production as soon as possible and recover profits as soon as possible!"
Nikolai also expressed his position. He cannot occupy this share in vain. He has to show something. This is all he can do. The support of a local snake like him is also very important.
Even if this matter is negotiated!
Lao Wei was very happy: "Everyone, it's getting late. I'll take you to the best hotel in Zhili for dinner!"
"Is there any donkey meat for the fire?" Qin Tao suddenly asked.
Mr. Qin, burning donkey meat on fire is beyond the realm of elegance! Old Wei is a little curious, the boss of such a large group actually wants to eat some local snacks?
"Of course, when we go to the hotel, we will serve you donkey meat on fire when we serve the staple food!" Although Old Wei was a little curious in his heart, he had to agree. Isn't it just donkey meat on fire? It's very easy.
"Well, this has to be freshly baked to taste. Let them bring it up directly after it's baked."
"Mr. Qin, what kind of wine should we drink? Moutai or Wuliangye?"
"Little Maotai Bar."
Old Wei opened his eyes wide: "Mr. Qin, you really understand our Zhili people. Okay, then let's get drunk with Liu Ling."
Every place has its own famous wine. Maotai is just a good publicity, and other wines are not inferior. In Zhili, the most famous one is of course Liu Lingzui. This was a wine made in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties and has a history of thousands of years.
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For Nicholas, wine was enough. After opening it, the aroma of wine was so fragrant that he couldn't help but take a sip from the bottle first.
Old Wei looked at Nicholas with wide eyes, and an idea came to his mind. This old man likes to drink, so he can use wine to win over his relationship in the future! However, if after the factory is built, those old workers will
Just take a few sips if you have nothing to do, it’s really a troublesome thing.
Halfway through the drink, the donkey meat came on the fire. Nicholas looked at it curiously: Isn't this the Roujiamo? What's delicious? He tried to take a bite. The bread was crispy and the donkey meat inside was plump and fragrant.
, this tastes really delicious!
"another one!"
Nicholas ate two in a row. Although they were just meat buns, the taste of the meat and the buns were very unique. Delicious, really delicious..
After having had enough wine and food, everyone headed back home, got in the car, and headed straight to the highway. Old Wei was very enthusiastic and made sure to send them to the intersection of the highway.
When passing by the Zhili Governor's Palace, Qin Tao looked at the tall flagpole and said thoughtfully: "Our cooperative models must have a new series and reflect our oriental elements. Look, this flagpole
That’s good, we can use it as a car logo in the future.”
Old Wei was thoughtful.
At the highway entrance, everyone separated. Old Wei watched the vehicles get on the highway and left after a long time.
"Director Wei, that Mr. Qin is really generous. If they are allocated according to the investment, then their Mingzhou Group can hold 60% of the shares. The largest shareholder now only holds 20%, making it the smallest share."
said.
"Yes, President Qin develops Mingzhou Group not only to make money, but also to promote the development of our entire country's industry. President Qin has our entire country in mind." Old Wei sighed: "In the future, we will develop.
, don’t just think about yourself, but also think about our entire country.”
"yes."
"Mr. Qin has a very long-term vision. He said today that he would let us use that flagpole as a symbol, which is also intentional. Do you know?" Old Wei continued. At this time, the car was returning to the city and the flagpole could already be seen in the distance.
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In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhili built a government office and built a pair of 18-meter-high wooden flagpoles in front of the government office. For hundreds of years, the flagpoles have remained standing.
Over the past hundreds of years, the flagpole has fallen down and stood up several times. It is silent, but it has witnessed the vicissitudes of the ancient city, the joys and sorrows of the world, the ups and downs of honor and disgrace. In this new historical period, it has also witnessed the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in Zhili.
The changes are just like their car factory, which has faced crises several times and risen again several times.
Use the flagpole as a car logo, let the heaviness and tenacity, hard work and innovation represented by the big flagpole be tied to your car and go global!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After returning to the capital, everyone separated. Xu Zhengyang drove Qin Tao back to Princess Tomb, and couldn't help but say: "Mr. Qin, why don't we take 60% of the share?"
Shares? Then we will be the largest shareholder."
"Sixty percent? If we don't give Lao Maozi any benefits, can they cooperate? Even if they don't pay a penny, we have to let them take a certain share." Qin Tao said: "The Changqiang Factory also wants to make money, and the shares are small.
Are they willing to invest fully? For us, as long as we pay, we don’t have to worry about anything. From now on, we will make steady profits. We will not lose money on this transaction."
Internationally, there are some very visionary people called investors who have money on hand, whether it’s their own or someone else’s, and then rely on their own vision to invest and make money through dividends. After all, Mingzhou Group is a shipbuilder, and now it costs three
It's just an investment. It's invested in the automobile business that Mingzhou Group is unfamiliar with. It only needs to wait for dividends and interest collection, and nothing else is necessary.
2001 passed in such busyness, and 2002 slowly kicked off.
On New Year's Day, people were on holiday and there were lively crowds everywhere, but in Huanglou, the meeting still continued.
"During this sea trial, we conducted a total of 308 carrier-based aircraft ejections and 307 carrier-based aircraft intercepted landings. On average, about ten times a day. Carrier-based aircraft of various tonnages were tested. The entire process
There were no accidents. The electromagnetic ejection and electromagnetic arresting systems are as reliable as on land, with up to fifty ejection takeoffs and landings a day. This is not because our electromagnetic system does not support higher frequencies, but because the ships above
The number of carrier aircraft is not large enough. Under extreme circumstances, there will be no problem in carrying out two hundred takeoffs and landings a day." Ma Ming looked at the leaders and introduced confidently.
"During this 68-day sea trial, our integrated power system also ran smoothly, without a single tripping accident. We also conducted simulated large load tests, and the power grid automatically distributed power to ensure usage needs.
Overall, the supporting projects provided by our Golden Sun Company to the Navy are stable and reliable. The inspection reports of the ship's officers have also been sent to everyone. We have only so many reports. Leaders, do you have anything else to ask?
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"Mr. Ma, does this sea trial mean that our aircraft carrier has reached delivery status?"
"I only know that the project I am responsible for can ensure that there are no problems, and more carrier-based aircraft are needed on board before the next phase of sea trials can be carried out. As for whether it can be delivered, that is not my final say."
"I think there is no need to deliver it for the time being, but we can send more carrier-based aircraft up for further testing." Leader Wu said: "Although we are very urgent about this aircraft carrier, we cannot be anxious, just in case anything happens.
If the problem arises, it’s better to leave it to the shipyard for further repairs.”
Once it is delivered, nothing will happen to the Mingzhou Shipyard. If there is a problem in the future, maintenance fees will have to be spent.
Although it will not be delivered, the Navy can deploy more carrier-based aircraft on it so that it can be directly run-in. By the time the delivery is completed, the aircraft carrier will already have actual combat capabilities.
Qin Tao knew his father-in-law's idea, but he didn't say anything. It doesn't matter if we spend more money. We are rich and have no shortage of money.
"Next, let's ask the electronic system engineer to report."
Xing Wenge walked up: "We can ensure that the radar and other equipment above are in good condition, all electronic equipment has been calibrated, and the four-sided phased array radar has reached its best condition. This aircraft carrier can even distribute target data through the data link.
Guide escort warships to intercept incoming missiles."
The American aircraft carrier does not have a four-sided phased array and relies entirely on the surrounding escort warships. The Eastern aircraft carrier has a four-sided phased array, so it must play a role. When needed, it can be transformed into an air defense command ship to reasonably distribute the air defense firepower of the entire fleet.
Set various incoming targets, although this mission was originally supposed to be a formation of 10,000-ton cruisers.
All aspects such as power and damage control were reported, and the day's meeting came to an end.
The first day of 2002 was so busy again! Qin Tao was a little helpless. If there were other projects, he would not come at all, but this aircraft carrier was the most important to him.
Just when everyone thought the stinky and long meeting was coming to an end, Wu Shengli released another bombshell.
"Since the sea trial of the 002 aircraft carrier went smoothly, it shows that this project has been carried out successfully. Therefore, this year, our 003 aircraft carrier will be officially launched."
Although the plan for the 003 aircraft carrier has been mentioned a long time ago, saying it is one thing and doing it is another matter. Qin Tao has been deceived by his father-in-law many times. Although he has been preparing for it, he has not taken it seriously.
Now, it suddenly becomes real!
"According to the superior's plan, this aircraft carrier will be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Only nuclear power can reduce the number of fuel replenishments and improve combat effectiveness. Our current relevant technical reserves have also matured, so the power system of this aircraft carrier has been determined.
However, other parameters have not yet been determined. If everyone is interested, we can talk about it at this meeting first."