Super Craftsman Chapter 23

Chapter 23 - Cripple Their Research (Part 1)

"That's impossible! "Impossible!" In a j.a.panese testing inst.i.tute, a middle-aged man in a suit lost his composure and cried out.

In front of him, there was an extremely detailed test report. On the table in front of him, there was that exquisite leaf. The leaf flashed with light, as if it was mocking him.

"How could the Chinese have such a high accuracy CNC machine tool?" The middle-aged man was still roaring, but the surrounding people were all silent. They lowered their heads to look at the same test report in their hands.

The detailed test report makes it clear that the blade is in line with their design expectations. They were even afraid of being seen through as the problem only required 1 thread of precision. However, the workpiece processed by the other party actually reached an accuracy lower than 0.5 thread.

What did this mean? It could only mean that China already had at least 5 microns of high accuracy Four-axis processing center, or maybe even a five-axis. Maybe it was just a sample from the laboratory, but it had indeed reached this level of accuracy.

Only this possibility could explain why Waterwood University's laboratory could process the finished product along with the input parameters in a short day and night. It had to be known that this time, the sample was not given. It was entirely made from raw materials produced in China, so it was unlikely for it to be refined using the semi-finished product with a finished outline.

To be polished by hand? One day and one night? That was impossible, only digital processing was possible.

"Are they products from other countries? Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, was it made out of machine tools from other countries? " Amongst the people reading the report, a man with slightly white hair asked calmly.

"We have investigated the list of outbound products in Waterwood University before. There is no accurate numerical control for it." A young man beside him immediately answered respectfully.

"What about secretly introduced?" The white-haired man asked again.

"We have also secretly communicated with our European and American compet.i.tors. In terms of sealing down China, we all agree. No one has ever secretly sold a processing center." It was still the same young man who answered quickly.

"What about the information on the Professor w.a.n.g?" The white-haired man asked again.

This time, it was another middle-aged man in a suit who quickly pa.s.sed the information over. "Waterwood University has been researching this field for the past few years, and Professor w.a.n.g Anfu is one of the leaders of this field. In addition, seminal system CIMS (Numerical Control Machine Tool) has always been their supporting profession. "

"That is to say, from the perspective of the Waterwood University's laboratory, they have researched and researched the possibility of creating a 5 micron processing center?" The white-haired man asked everyone after looking through the information.

None of the people present said anything. After a while, someone nodded with difficulty. Soon after, the remaining people all began to nod their heads one by one. Even the middle-aged man who didn't believe this the most nodded his head in agreement.

Judging from the possibilities, there was indeed such a possibility. And this was not the first time, but the second. The first time it was a refined crankshaft, the second time it was a water turbine blade, one time it could be considered a coincidence, but for the same place twice to produce a high precision work piece in the shortest amount of time, that was definitely not a coincidence.

"Then, if there is such a high accuracy processing center, what kind of performance would it have?" The white-haired man asked again.

"From the current situation, it has at least 5 microns of processing accuracy. Although it has not reached the accuracy of our best processing center, it is already slowly catching up." A middle-aged man with gla.s.ses stood up and a.n.a.lyzed, "However, there should still be a gap in their control system."

"Please refer to what we have learned about the processing process on these two occasions." The bespectacled man did not wait for any further questions and proactively continued with his a.n.a.lysis, "The same procedure occurred both times, and it took a whole day to record the parameters. It's certainly related to the fact that we didn't directly give them the digital blueprints, but it's very likely that their data is not compatible with our control data. "

"It's more likely that their control system is still incomplete." After the middle-aged man who had first opened his mouth admitted that China might have a high accuracy CNC, he didn't insist on the possibility of anything not possible. Instead, he took the initiative to join the discussion: "Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so slow."

"I have a situation here." The young man in charge of distributing information to the Professor w.a.n.g added: "From what we have heard from the internal staff in China that we have bribed, the Professor w.a.n.g has submitted a paper ent.i.tled" Design of a High Accuracy Machine Control System "two months ago. It is said to be a laboratory product, and I believe that it can be used as a reference for everyone."

At this point, even the most stubborn of people would not have any objection to Waterwood University's laboratory being able to create an immature high precision numerical control machine.

"Then, the next topic." The white-haired man calmly announced the next question. "What should we do?"

"To stifle their further development." The bespectacled man also calmly said.

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded their heads.

This was the consensus of all the countries that had sealed off China over the past few years. If China didn't have it, then it would be sealed. If it couldn't be sealed, then it would be sold at a sky-high price to obtain extremely high profits. Once China has it, then the price will be greatly reduced, completely crus.h.i.+ng the local industry, making it impossible for China to develop, and it can only become a certain or a few academic papers, completely without any actual value.

"Then, let's open up five micrometers of four axis processing center s for them." The white-haired man concluded, "Depending on the situation, let's first discuss whether we should wait until they spend a lot of money to build a factory and start selling their products, or just turn their research into outdated waste from the very beginning."

"If you want to hit me, then hit me thoroughly." The middle-aged man was very angry that Hua Xia would dare to privately develop a high precision numerical control system: "Solve it from the root, a data compatibility problem will make their control system worthless"

No one had any objections to this. In fact, opening restrictions could greatly increase the profits of each side. This was a good thing for everyone. Not selling the products would undoubtedly seal the other party's development, but he himself did not get any benefits and could only monopolize a portion of the high-end processing. To a capitalist, this was not a good deal.

Even with the 5 micron accuracy of the numerical control, the highest end of the processing was still monopolized by his own hands. However, he was able to prepare a large amount of goods. Everyone could already see the money rolling in front of their eyes as it was restored.

"Don't inform the American and European allies for now. We'll report the evidence to them after we earn some profits." The white-haired old man made the final decision, deciding on all the methods to deal with it.