Bao Zixuan can no longer meet the functions of small CNC machine tools. Although it is very convenient, it cannot process large-sized parts. This makes it impossible for many projects to be carried out, just like many small machine tools cannot produce their own parts.
If the RB company embargoed him on parts that day, he would not even have a replacement, and large-scale machine tools would also be used to produce large-scale models of Transformers, so it would be impossible to process them in the United States and RB! Then you won't have any profit.
After seeing the sweetness of the limited edition, he thought about how to also produce a batch of limited edition Transformers, which can only be designed in life-size, and then can be placed in the offices and bedrooms of many mechanical enthusiasts. And the material must be titanium alloy.
Possibly because he was an aircraft engine engineer in his previous life, Bao Zixuan has a soft spot for titanium alloys. If gold and metal titanium let him choose, he would choose metal titanium without hesitation. Moreover, the metal strength of such a large transformer must be sufficient, and the density must be absolutely light. Looking at all metals, only metal titanium is the most suitable. This magical metal that is lighter than aluminum and harder than steel in the same volume is the most suitable, but there is also a problem, that is, there are only two countries with a large amount of minerals in the entire titanium metal, one is the Soviet Union and the other is China. Titanium metal is a strategic resource in any country and it is difficult to obtain an export share. Now you can only buy through the black market, the quantity is small, and the price is extremely expensive.
At present, it is still only possible through the black market, and it should be relieved by 1980. However, the most urgent task now is to solve the problem of machine tools. Bao Zixuan has already thought of a solution, but he must ask for the help of Bruman, the god-level figure of CNC machine tools. Many countries have successfully transformed in this way in the past life, that is, using old machine tools from World War II to modernize Retrofit so that it can be controlled by a computer. If Bao Zixuan wants to buy a large CNC machine tool, it is difficult to transport it to Xiangjiang, but the old machine tool is another matter. After all, many developed countries are transitioning to digitalization. These old guys from the grandfather generation are almost useless. Most of them will Put it in the warehouse to eat ashes or dispose of it as scrap iron.
In Professor Broman's laboratory, Bao Zixuan shared his thoughts with him, mainly about the renovation of old machine tools.
Bruman: "Bao, your idea is theoretically feasible, but it is also very dangerous. Do you know what it means to be successful!"
Bao Zixuan: "After success, my company will not be restricted by large machine tool companies, and can produce its own CNC machine tools, and we will do better. What do you think!"
Broman: "Most of the old machine tools we use for the modification are produced in Germany, Japan and Italy, especially the German machines are not bad in terms of accuracy. Under the operation of an excellent old German mechanic, they can even be the same as ours. Advanced CNC machine tools are equivalent. Although there are very few such technicians, there are only a few in the world, but after you replace them with computers, it may undergo earth-shaking changes. The Soviet Union took over the most German machines. If This achievement was achieved by them, which is not good for the U.S. national defense."
Bao Zixuan: "I didn't think about it so much, I just didn't want to be controlled by others, but even if we didn't develop technology, we wouldn't make progress! No, Edison tried his best to suppress alternating current, but in the end! Now almost all electricity is alternating current. Technology Progress is necessary, we cannot stop it, and we cannot stop it.”
Broman: "It's not impossible, but we have to get the cooperation of Professor Kevin Bowman. He is the only one in the world who can help us complete this research. To be honest, I'm not very interested in this. It doesn’t work much, but as a business, it can indeed bring huge economic benefits.”
Bao Zixuan: "There are so many people like MIT, why do you have to find Professor Bowman!"
Bruman: "Professor Bowman's grandfather was the chief engineer of Ryan Metal. He has a lot of important information on German machine tools. Although many of them can already be put in museums, these guys think that those are German industrial technology. The Bright Pearl will definitely be kept, you can go to him."
After discussing with Professor Bru Youman for a while, where should the renovation of the old machine tool be more reasonable, Bao Zixuan took a box of Maotai and went to Professor Bowman's house. After all, it's already dinner time. Professor Bowman likes to drink at MIT. Last time, he also gave Professor Bowman a titanium alloy version of the Walkman. Otherwise, I would be embarrassed to find someone else. Bao Zixuan didn't like American wine very much, so he asked Heiyun Company to purchase a large batch of Moutai, Wuliangye, etc. and put them in the warehouse. When he has the opportunity to go to the mainland in the future, he must buy more. Decades later, it's very nice to take it out and drink it. And a part was airlifted to the United States.
Professor Bowman's home is about 1.5 kilometers away from MIT, which is why he likes to ride a bicycle to work.
The person who opened the door was a typical girl of Germanic descent, with a little freckles on her face, white and red skin, and blonde hair and blue eyes. After all, Professor Bowman and his wife were both German immigrants. It is also normal for my daughter to be around during the New Year's holiday.
"Hello, who are you, who are you looking for!" the German girl asked.
Bao Zixuan: "Hello, I'm Bao Zixuan, a student of Professor Bowman. I came here today to find him something."
At this time, Professor Bowman's voice came from inside, "Who is it! Eva."
"It's one of your students, called Bao Zixuan." Aiwa replied.
Professor Bowman: "Let him in!"
Aiwa brought Bao Zixuan into the living room. A typical upper-middle-income family in the United States, an independent villa, the living room is about 40 square meters, Professor Bowman is sitting on the leather sofa reading a book, and his wife is busy in the kitchen.
Professor Bowman: "Bao, why are you here? What are you taking!"
Bao Zixuan: "It's not a big deal. Come and see you! I know you like to drink and brought you some Huaxia wine."
Professor Bowman: "If other students bring it, I'm too embarrassed to accept it. It's another matter if you send it." Hahahaha, "I'd like to introduce to you, this is my daughter, Eva-Bauman, now I am studying photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York. This is my student Bao Zixuan. Your Walkman was given by him and produced by their company. Don't you want to thank them! Today People are coming."
Bao Zixuan knew that this school could rank among the top three in photography in the world, but he did not expect that Professor Bowman's daughter likes photography. And Eva - Bowman is even more shocked. Last time, Professor Bowman sent her a gift before Christmas. At first, Eva didn't take it to heart at all. After all, this old-fashioned father had never sent a gift that matched his heart since he was a child. But when he opened it, he was pleasantly surprised when he saw that it was the Walkman that was covered with reports these days. Unexpectedly, the old man finally got enlightened and would choose gifts.
When the roommate got his Walkman, he asked her if she could sell it for $10,000. It made him wonder that his roommate was a tech enthusiast. He told her that this is a limited edition of Heiyun titanium alloy, and it is No. 006. The top ten machines are hardly sold on the market, and almost everyone who can get this kind of machine has a very special relationship with Heiyun Company. Important relationships, such as product designers, spokespersons, and important agents, but many people have not put them on the market, which cannot be bought with money.
And the roommate understood when Aiwa's father was actually a professor at MIT, and asked Aiwa to help her buy a titanium version of the Walkman. It doesn't matter if she spends more money. After the news leaked, more and more people came to find Aiwa, all of whom asked her to help buy limited edition Walkmans. Students who came to New York to study photography and other art majors can be said to be from wealthy families all over the world, or else You can't afford that equipment alone.
When I saw Bao Zixuan's arrival, I immediately felt that the opportunity had come. I hadn't even said that when I was a father! I didn't expect you to deliver it to your door! Then you can't run. Eva-Bauman planned in her heart.