Chapter 14 This thing is done
Engineer Chen looked at it for half an hour, very carefully. Gao Zhendong was not in a hurry either, he just sat there and waited.

The material structure of this thermocouple is similar to the previous one, but in fact, from the perspective of design depth, it is not as deep as the previous one. After all, the previous one is simple and the drawings were drawn in advance.

In this document, even though Gao Zhendong knew the relevant technology of N-type thermocouple, he did not dare to write it directly. He did not explain it clearly and did not even mention the concept of N-type thermocouple.

However, he analyzed in detail the uses of thermocouples, basic principles, existing conditions of the steel rolling mill, what is lacking, what is needed, research plans, etc. The overall persuasiveness of the book is very strong.

After reading carefully for half an hour, Engineer Chen took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "Young people are formidable. Xiao Gao, tell me your opinion in detail. Although the materials say a lot, I still want to hear your thoughts in person."

Gao Zhendong sorted out his thoughts and began to report: "When I was in the workshop, I found that temperature runs through the entire production process of our factory. Basically, the sequence of all process changes, the processing methods and timing in the process, the quality of the finished product, etc., are inseparable from the judgment of temperature."

Gao Zhendong also cited some examples he had seen.

Mr. Chen nodded: "You have a sharp vision, that's right."

Gao Zhendong continued: "But I have seen the actual production situation. Almost all workers judge the temperature during the production process based on experience and external performance, combined with some auxiliary conditions such as process time."

"I also studied the relevant process documents, operating instructions and other factory regulations and specifications. Although I was not able to read them completely due to time constraints and my personal ability, they are basically similar to the actual production process, and our workers have implemented them very well."

Speaking of this, Gao Zhendong used a more euphemistic statement.

Engineer Chen laughed: "Sly guy, why don't you just say that there is nothing you can do about the factory regulations?"

Gao Zhendong straightened his face and said, "No, no, I really think the factory's regulations are very good. They provide good guidance for workers' production under limited objective conditions."

Mr. Chen smiled with a look of satisfaction on his face. It was obvious that he felt the same way.

Gao Zhendong continued his report: "I feel that the current method of relying on production experts and indirect parameters to judge the production status is not unusable, but it is obviously not conducive to further improving product quality and production efficiency. Most importantly, if the production line is technically upgraded and transformed into an automated or semi-automated production line in the future, this situation will have a great impact."

Engineer Chen was very satisfied with Gao Zhendong's awareness: "You are right. Production expert. Well, Xiao Gao, you are very aware, haha."

"Hehe, I think the front-line workers are real experts in actual production, much better than a newbie like me." Gao Zhendong continued modestly.

"It happened that when I was in school, I saw some relevant materials in the library. I was also interested in sensors because I was doing automation, so I taught myself. I plan to take two steps, first imitate, then improve. I am confident in imitation, so the results are more guaranteed."

Engineer Chen agreed with Gao Zhendong's idea of ​​being down-to-earth and not aiming too high, and nodded: "Tell me about the difficulties."

"There are two main difficulties. One is that we need nickel. There is basically no nickel ore in our country. We have to import it from big brothers. We are a steel mill, not a steel mill. I don't know if we can find it in the factory. Fortunately, the amount used is not large."

Engineer Chen understood the situation very well: "Well, the factory does have a small amount, but I can ask the steel mill to provide some help. I still have the face to do so. Besides, this is also a contribution to the country."

"The other is a high-temperature furnace. I have calculated that the 1300℃ K-type thermocouple is most suitable for our factory and even most factories. This is what I plan to imitate and improve. A 1300℃ furnace is required. Corey's laboratory does not have this thing. The factory does have a furnace that can reach this temperature, but it is production equipment. The amount of material required at one time is too large, so it is not suitable. If you don't have it, you can make some Globar silicon carbide rod heating elements yourself. There are imported ones in China, but the factory must step in on this matter." Silicon carbide rod is the old name for silicon carbide heating elements.

Engineer Chen was happy: "What a coincidence! Corey just bought two Globar heating furnaces for testing. You can use them."

Gao Zhendong slapped his thigh and said, "That's great!"

Engineer Chen quickly made the decision: "Let's do this!!"

Then he thought about it and started to arrange the specific work: "Well, for the return air furnace, you just take the lead, and I will arrange the specific work. Leave it to others. With the thermocouple in front, that thing is boring. Haha, you just take the lead. Your drawings are so detailed. If the technical department can't figure it out, you might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes."

Gao Zhendong nodded: "Yes, okay, this way I can devote more energy."

Engineer Chen patted the thermocouple materials and said, "You take the lead in this. I will give you four people to make it."

Gao Zhendong shook his head: "You still have to be the boss, I'll just do the specific work. To be honest, without you as my leader, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to coordinate as a newcomer."

Engineer Chen was obviously very satisfied with Gao Zhendong in every aspect and he did not hide anything. He said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? You are my personal disciple and you have me as your master. If anyone does not support this important matter, come to me!" This is clearly stated. Nowadays, it is difficult to find a good master and you have to fight for a good disciple.

Gao Zhendong didn't hesitate and climbed up the pole: "Thank you, Master, first of all. But I can't go to my parents for help. How about this, you be the team leader and I be the deputy team leader?"

When Engineer Chen heard this, he thought it made sense: "Alright, let's do it."

Mr. Chen was very satisfied and happy to have a good apprentice. Nowadays, this kind of master-apprentice relationship is really like that of a teacher and a father. It is very particular and cannot be changed throughout a lifetime. This is why Yi Zhonghai still took such good care of the Jia family after his apprentice died.

Old Chen stopped calling him "Xiao Gao" this time, and he obviously felt that the name was unfamiliar: "Zhendong, what kind of people do you plan to recruit for this team?"

Gao Zhendong: "Master, this is what I think. For four people, I will need three technicians from the technical department. I am afraid that others will have different opinions about engineers. Besides, I am already very mature about this thing, so a technician is enough. For the remaining one, I plan to find an experienced worker with skills."

"Well, you have a point. These engineers may not obey you. It's a pity that they can't catch this ship. Who do you want, old worker?"

"Master, don't worry. It won't take long. I promise to convince them. Haha. The old worker I'm targeting is a great man in our yard: Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level fitter. He is the most suitable person to process the protection tube of the thermocouple. This project is also short in time and won't interfere with his other work."

As the top technician in the factory, Lao Chen obviously knows all the top talents in the factory: "Oh, him, well, not bad, I will help you with the borrowing procedures today."

"No hurry, no hurry. I'll go back tonight and ask him to join the team first. After communicating with him, I'll send the letter. There shouldn't be any problem. If it really doesn't work, I'll ask you for help again."

"Well, you have thought it through very carefully. OK, then you go back to the department first. I will handle the approval procedures for the two plans for you and then arrange other personnel. Both of your plans don't cost much, and you don't need to attend the factory meeting. It will be quick." As the chief engineer of the factory, Lao Chen took on the responsibility directly.

(End of this chapter)