Chapter 544 To break the blockade, we still have to use technology to speak
After the seminar, Chang Haonan specially stayed with Yan Yongnian.
"Mr. Chang."
The latter, who was stopped alone, suddenly had a dream that went back forty years ago. When he was in school, he was asked by the teacher to answer a question, but he didn't know the time at all. feeling.
So he seemed a little restless.
Fortunately, Chang Haonan is not a real teacher, and he is not preparing to conduct a "class test".
But after everyone else left, he went straight to the point:
"Professor Yan, you know more about the mechanical industry system, and you have participated in the manufacturing technology of the old forging press project before. Research, can you estimate which domestic enterprises and research institutions will be involved in producing our die forging press? "
When Yan Yongnian heard this, he was not going to ask what he had just said. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief and nodded almost without thinking:
“That’s no problem.”
"Although many things are different now compared to when I did the research, during the years at Qinghua University, I have been paying attention to some units that were listed as key units in those years. I dare not say that they are too high, at least. The accuracy of 80% to 90% is still guaranteed.”
Chang Haonan couldn’t help but give a thumbs up to the older generation of scientists in his heart.
In terms of ability and performance, they were limited by the conditions of the year. They may not be particularly dazzling, but their spirit and spirit are definitely nothing to say.
Even when the project team was disbanded and he himself was pushed out of his core position, he still persisted in his ideals and started doing many practical things.
Not easy.
After calming down his excitement for a while, Chang Haonan immediately asked:
"You know, soon, next month, this round of organizational adjustments will be deployed. The Science and Technology Commission cannot do anything about it. The entire Ministry of Machinery Industry has been copied, and we can only focus on the big ones and let go of the small ones. "So now I need to compile a list of these units. How long will it take to complete it?"
Hearing this question, Yan Yongnian sat up straight:
“It doesn’t take time. My research results and related information over the years are all kept at home. If you need them, I can get them right away. Go back and get it for you!”
At this moment, the last trace of concern in his heart had disappeared.
Since the Science and Technology Commission has prepared to this extent, it is obviously really preparing to inherit some of the powers of the Ministry of Machinery Industry.
Although it is bound to be weakened, as long as the fire can be left, there is always hope of starting a prairie fire again.
Chang Haonan was also overjoyed at this time.
What does it mean to have an elder in a family like a treasure?
He originally thought this matter would take ten days and a half.
It turned out that they had already prepared it...
"Okay."
Chang Haonan immediately took out his cell phone and called Zhu Yadan who was waiting in the lounge below. He came up and said to Yan Yongnian:
"You take my car and go back quickly. It's best to get it back before get off work."
...
In this era without surveillance video, Zhu Yadan gave full play to his skills.
Only an hour and a half later, Yan Yongnian returned to the office with a cowhide briefcase that was imprinted with the times.
“It’s all here, Mr. Chang, take a look.”
Chang Haonan solemnly took the briefcase with both hands and dug out several thick piles of materials.
Some of the oldest drafts even have the letterhead of the National Machinery Industry Committee written on them.
Yan Yongnian looked at Chang Haonan’s gaze resting on the yellowed pieces of paper and explained:
“Part of it is still the manuscript of Mr. Shen. Later he After I retired from the Ministry of Machinery Industry, I kept it."
Chang Haonan took a deep breath.
In awe.
A sense of mission that "three generations of inheritance is in your hands" arises spontaneously.
“What do the different colored marks in this information mean?”
Chang Haonan pointed to the red, blue and black logos in a black leather notebook and asked Yan Yongnian .
“Black, means that the situation of this unit is no different from when I did the survey.”
“Blue, it means that this unit has made relatively great progress in technology and can provide more High standard parts products. ”
"Red means that this unit no longer exists and we need to find other suppliers of the same type."
The latter's answer was very orderly. Obviously, as he just said, he has never stopped researching die forging presses over the years. pursuit.
Chang Haonan nodded with satisfaction: "Professor Yan, now that the design work of the forging press is nearing completion, you have to prepare. After the Equipment Industry Department is formally established, go to Jiangcheng Heavy Machinery Factory. Prepare specific production and manufacturing work.”
Yan Yongnian’s eyes lit up instantly.
But he still seemed a little unsure, so he asked tentatively:
"You mean... I will be responsible for the manufacturing part?"
"Of course, you have project management experience, so for The relevant units of the mechanical industry system are also familiar with it, and he is the most suitable candidate to be directly responsible for the equipment construction."
Chang Haonan put the information back into his briefcase. He had just called Lan Xinzhi. After a while, the other party will come and take it away and give it to Ding Gaoheng.
As for how much authority the Equipment Industry Department will ultimately be able to take away, that is currently beyond Chang Haonan's control.
All he can do is prepare.
Yan Yongnian, who received a positive answer, stood up and said:
“I promise the organization that the production and manufacturing of the die forging press will be completed with high quality and efficiency!”
The sudden statement startled Chang Haonan next to him. He quickly stretched out his hand and pressed down, indicating that the other person should sit down:
"Don't be too happy too early, I said it in advance. , I have very strict requirements on progress, so the burden on your shoulders, Professor Yan, is not light.”
"Old Yan is afraid that his burden is light, please give instructions from Mr. Chang!"
The vaccination not only did not dissipate Yan Yongnian's enthusiasm, but made him even more excited, and even brought up his local accent.
"It is now March 1998. We have the resources of the entire Equipment Industry Department and strive to at least achieve trial production of the die forging press within 18 months."
Chang Haonan said His own schedule then continued:
“In order to ensure efficiency, on the premise that the core technology is independent, if there is no domestic supplier that meets the requirements for the time being, then parts and raw materials can be considered to be directly imported. When replacement is needed later, we will gradually replace it with domestic products.”
Yan Yongnian, who just looked like he had seen a ghost, finally breathed a sigh of relief:
"In this case, there is hope in 18 months... but if we use foreign suppliers, the cost may be much higher."
At this time, Chang Haonan, who was very wealthy, waved his hand directly:
“We are not short of money now, and as long as the equipment can be completed as soon as possible, even if we spend a little more money in the manufacturing stage, we will be able to make a lot of money after it is put into production. Make money back soon.”
At Chang Haonan’s current position, he has to consider more than just technical issues.
Especially for heavy-duty forging machines such as heavy-duty die forging presses, "making them" is only the first step in a long march of thousands of miles.
How to maximize the effectiveness of this equipment, which was developed with a huge investment in research and development, is a topic that requires continuous consideration.
This is one of the reasons why Chang Haonan has been promoting aviation technology cooperation with European countries during this period.
Because large aircraft parts, especially structural parts, are the most important products of die forging presses.
Compared with tailor welding, forgings have absolute advantages in performance, cost and working hours.
In the last generation, a considerable part of the Airbus A380's airframe structural parts had to be produced by Russia's Verkhovsarda Titanium Plant.
Since it is unlikely that China will be able to produce super-large aircraft of over 200 tons in a short period of time, it is obviously a good idea to use this equipment to make money from Europeans and accumulate experience in the processing and manufacturing of large forgings. Quite a good choice.
Yan Yongnian, who was used to living a hard life, was immediately swayed by Chang Haonan's momentum, and nodded somewhat blankly.
After a while, he finally came to his senses:
“In addition, Mr. Chang, I have another question.”
"After all, the heavy-duty die forging press is a project with huge influence. So far, only Russia and France own hydraulic presses with more than 60,000 tons. Will foreign companies block us to delay our production plan?"
"Is there a blockade? Of course there will be one."
Chang Haonan stood up and showed a meaningful smile:
"However, once we master the core technology after all, they It should be clear that in this case, the choice of import is just a means to improve efficiency by using the international division of labor, and the blockade cannot really stop us."
"On the other hand, the so-called foreign country is not a foreign country. Overall, they also have their own interests.”
"So the technical blockade... can be broken."
In fact, even a year ago, Chang Haonan would not have dared to say such a thing with such certainty.
Because he was not sure at the time how the Wassenaar Agreement was being implemented in the late 1990s.
But throughout 1997, too many things happened.
From the cooperation between China and Europe at the beginning of the year to block Boeing's acquisition of McDonnell Douglas, to the performance of Europeans actively seeking to purchase TORCH Multiphysics software after it came to the numerical simulation community with a crushing attitude, and then to the Italians' initiative to find Bingcheng Aircraft Industry The group asked for cooperation.
All these factors convinced Chang Haonan that imperialism was still a paper tiger.
They only block you when you don’t have the technology.
Once you really have the skills, they will fall faster than the other...
So, to break the blockade, it is not enough to rely on building relationships and doing public relations.
In the end, technology must speak for itself!
(End of this chapter)