Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2235 Fuel Tank
1967 9 Month 9 Day.

There are 80 days left to complete the mission.

Red Star Machinery Factory, workshop one.

The roar of the machines and the dry, hot air made the people here sweat involuntarily.

In the middle of the workshop, there is an aircraft frame made of titanium alloy.

This is the result achieved by the machinery factory in recent times.

If we continue at this speed, completing the task should be a piece of cake.

But the reality is not so, because the further you go, the more things will happen and the more problems will arise.

And now, the time has come to test the workers.

After Yang Xiaotao arrived at the workshop, he checked the manufacturing of aircraft fuel tanks.

Because the aircraft's fuel tank is designed as an integral part, that is, it is an integral part of the aircraft frame, so the fuel tank must be fully integrated into the aircraft during manufacturing.

And considering the high temperatures that the fuel tank has to withstand, the materials used this time are divided into two layers.

The outer layer is naturally stainless steel, and Yang Xiaotao chose to use titanium-rhenium alloy for the inner layer, and then put the prepared titanium-rhenium alloy inner layer in.

The entire manufacturing process needs to strictly follow the design requirements, and finally when it is put in, it can fit perfectly.

As for titanium-rhenium alloy, although the output is not large, when will it be used if not now?

"Boss Yang, it's quite easy to process the outer layer of this fuel tank."

"But it's difficult to put the inner layer in and make sure it fits in perfectly."

Zhang Guanyu invited Yang Xiaotao to come, naturally to solve a problem, and he explained it on the side.

"What's the difficulty?"

Yang Xiaotao asked, and Zhang Guanyu pointed to the fuel tank being processed, "Boss Yang, there is a problem with this connection."

"According to what you said, the aircraft connections this time were all made with hot riveting. Our comrades used many methods, but..."

"Come and see."

Zhang Guanyu felt that it was a bit difficult to explain, so he took Yang Xiaotao to the processed fuel tank on the side and said, "Look, this is where the rivets are."

As he spoke, Zhang Guanyu reached out and touched it, and Yang Xiaotao also reached out to try.

There's a bump inside.

"Boss Yang, there are quite a few of these protrusions. If we follow our design, these protrusions will act as an obstacle when the inner layer goes in."

Yang Xiaotao stood up and looked around, "Where's Lao Wang? Call him over and ask if he has any good ideas."

After a while, Wang Xushan and Qin Ming came over and learned about the situation.

"Boss Yang, there is no other way. There is only one way. Grind."

"grind?"

"Yes, just grind it smooth."

Wang Xushan gave his opinion, but Zhang Guanyu shook his head and said, "If it's smoothed, how can it be fixed?"

Qin Ming said on the side, "So when connecting, you need to put more force, it's best to get it in one piece."

“This is not a solution!”

Zhang Guanyu immediately denied it, "This will affect the firmness, and if not handled properly it will cause fuel leakage."

Yang Xiaotao thought for a while, then shouted to the people on duty outside, "Go and get Director Zhou Shenghong from the timber factory."

The guards outside ran out immediately.

"Old Zhou knows a lot about this, let's listen to his opinion."

Several people nodded.

Not long after, Zhou Shenghong came running over from workshop four.

The machinery factory is very busy these days, and orders for armored vehicles have remained high. Of course, this is also related to the fighting in the south.

In addition, several member states in the west have tasted the sweetness of the Kuiniu armored vehicle, so there has always been a production task.

Zhou Shenghong directly divided the people in the sawmill into two groups, one group helped in the machinery factory, and the other group was responsible for the operation of the sawmill.

The rotation is done once a month and everything is arranged properly.

As for him, the factory director, he also comes here every now and then.

I happened to be at the machinery factory today and was called over by Yang Xiaotao.

"Mr. Yang, are you looking for me?"

As soon as Zhou Shenghong arrived, he came close to Yang Xiaotao.

During this period, seeing that various branches of the machinery factory sent people to help and participate in the production of aircraft, he, as the director of the timber factory, also wanted to do his part and make some contribution.

But more than half a month had passed and there was still no news about their sawmill, which made him anxious and helpless.

Who made them a group of carpenters?

Dealing with steel materials is really not their forte.

"Old Zhou, I'm here to ask you to solve a problem."

"Boss Yang, just speak frankly."

Yang Xiaotao led them to the fuel tank, pointed inside and said, "Try the rivets inside. This point is protruding. We need a smooth surface."

"Think about it. Is there any other way to connect that can avoid this situation?"

Zhou Shenghong thought for a while and then smiled, "Boss Yang, I can't think of a solution for this right now. How about I go find someone and we can think about it together?"

"Okay, but hurry up, we don't have that much time."

"Don't worry, I'll give you an answer before the end of get off work tomorrow."

Having said that, Zhou Shenghong turned around and ran out. He ran as fast as a young man, and one could even feel the excitement in his body.

"Leave this to Lao Zhou for now. How are the other progress?"

Yang Xiaotao asked Zhang Guanyu about the progress again.

"Boss Yang, we are basically able to proceed as planned. It is estimated that in about 20 days, the skeleton will be completed."

"By the way, you didn't go to Workshop 2, did you?"

"No, has the machine tool over there been made?"

Zhang Guanyu nodded. "I went over to take a look when I left last night. They were assembling it over there."

"It's probably something that happened in the past two days."

"If this machine tool is added, our progress can be advanced further."

Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath and said, "Okay, you need to keep a good schedule here and pay attention to the physical condition of the workers. I heard that Lao Liu and his team are working while sick?"

"Yes, Lao Liu and Lao Hou must have been tired and weak, so they collapsed when the cool breeze blew at night."

"Comrades, please take care of your health and don't rush into anything."

"it is good."

Back at the command center, Yang Xiaotao picked up the enamel mug on the table and drank half of it.

Then he looked at the walls around him, and saw that many places on them were covered with information posts.

"Xiao'e, is there any latest news about Jinling and Jiangling?"

Yang Xiaotao glanced at the information on the wall. It was the same as yesterday.

At this time, in order to facilitate work, Lou Xiao'e had cut her hair short, looking very capable.

"No, it's still yesterday's news." "Confirm it as soon as possible."

"it is good."

As he was talking here, President Peng walked in from outside, and after seeing Yang Xiaotao, he said, "The Alliance is going to hold a 50th anniversary military parade, and I will be there for a while."

Yang Xiaotao immediately became anxious when he heard this, because President Peng had to be in charge at this critical moment.

If he left, there was no guarantee that someone would be tempted and might even desert him.

Seeing the expression on Yang Xiaotao's face, Mr. Peng was also helpless.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

"Besides, Lao Chen is here. If you have any questions, just talk to him."

Mr. Peng comforted him.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao had no other choice but to ask, "When are you leaving?"

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"Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

"You have to keep up with the things here and don't let them go."

"I know. Please take care of yourself when you go there."

Mr. Peng waved his hand.

After Mr. Peng left, Yang Xiaotao sat in the command center, looking at the constantly updated information and drinking water from his cup.

Under the current circumstances, he has no other choice but to urge local authorities to speed up the process and ensure quality.

A person is in a daze, lost in thought.

After lunch, Yang Xiaotao continued to collect information in the command center, waiting for news from Jinling Institute 14 and Jiangling.

"Xiao Tao!"

Just as I was waiting, I saw Liu Huaimin running in with a smile on his face.

"Lao Liu, what's wrong?"

"Good news, good news."

"The Third Machine Department said that the wing skin has been made and is being prepared to be shipped here."

"What? Sure?"

When Yang Xiaotao heard the news, he immediately stood up from his seat.

"Really? Old Zheng from the Third Machine Department said so himself."

"They have arranged a train and it will be delivered soon."

As Liu Huaimin was talking, Yang Youning, who was not far away, also ran over and said, "I heard you guys talking about good news from a distance. I have good news too."

"What's the good news? Tell me quickly?"

Yang Youning saw that both of them were looking at him, so he walked to the wall, took a quick look, and stopped in front of the electricity nearby.

"Good news from the Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Factory. The mission has been completed. The goods will be loaded and delivered tomorrow."

After saying that, he slapped the wall.

"Electrical and mechanical plant?"

"Pretty!"

Yang Xiaotao and Liu Huaimin clapped each other.

"Xiao Liu, Xiao Liu!"

Yang Youning shouted outside, and soon Liu Lixue ran in, "Director, you called me?"

Yang Youning nodded and said, "Go to the broadcasting room and sing a song to encourage the workers."

Liu Lixue was confused, so Liu Huaimin explained, "We have made great progress in our mission, so this is a good opportunity to encourage ourselves and make us happy."

"Yes, I'll go right away."

Watching Liu Lixue run away, Liu Huaimin turned back to look at Yang Xiaotao, "You, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"You look so serious all day long. It makes both of us nervous."

Yang Youning also stepped forward and said, "Old Liu is right. Isn't this good news?"

Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "You two are right. It is time for us to reap the harvest."

Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning also laughed after hearing this.

"Let's go, let's have a drink at noon. We must have a drink to celebrate."

Having said that, Yang Youning pulled the two of them out.

In the following two days, just as Yang Xiaotao said, good news kept coming.

People who complete their tasks continue to send materials to the machinery factory.

There are also many who have achieved technological breakthroughs and are not far from completing their tasks.

The good news kept coming, which greatly encouraged the workers in the machinery factory and made them work even harder.

This made Yang Xiaotao himself doubt whether he had been too pessimistic before.

If we continue with the current progress, we might be able to finish it ahead of schedule.

One workshop.

After Yang Xiaotao was called by Zhang Guanyu, he saw two people crawling into the plane's fuel tank.

"What's going on here?"

Yang Xiaotao walked forward. The people inside were busy, and Zhou Shenghong hurried over.

"Boss Yang, we are solving the problem with the fuel tank."

"Solve the fuel tank problem? Have you figured out a way?"

Yang Xiaotao recalled the strictness issue mentioned last time.

Zhou Shenghong immediately introduced, "Boss Yang, after you said that last time, we went back and immediately organized people to discuss it. In the end, we still referred to the method of wooden wedges used by our ancestors, but this time we used alloy materials."

After Zhou Shenghong finished introducing the situation, Yang Xiaotao only listened to the general idea.

But as long as it works, it's fine.

"So what's going on now?"

"Boss Yang, we have experimented and found that this method can meet the requirements."

Zhang Guanyu quickly explained, then pointed to the workers inside and said, "They are reinforcing the structure inside."

As they were talking, someone came out, wiping the sweat from his forehead and taking off his shoes.

Yang Xiaotao saw clearly that there was an obvious big hole on the sole of the shoe.

Obviously, it was worn out because it couldn't move around inside.

"Boss Yang, the space here is narrow, and our people can only move around inside."

Zhou Shenghong explained, and Zhang Guanyu added, "Comrades heard that the wings and skins were on the way, so they wanted to finish them quickly."

“Now there are three groups of people rotating.”

"This is the third pair of shoes that have been worn out."

Yang Xiaotao listened quietly, and then watched the person who had just changed his shoes go back in.

Suddenly, an inexplicable feeling came over me.