Genius of the Rules-Style System

Metal Materials Laboratory.

For several days, the R\u0026D team has been demonstrating Shen Binghe's design. The demonstration process is full of data, imagination and debate. There is no 100% sure answer for the manufacturing design demonstration of alloy materials. For example, whether a certain step is critical to the final product. Whether performance is beneficial can only be judged through experience and theoretical imagination. Needless to say, experience. There is too little reference content for brand-new research, and they can only rely on a small amount of data to illustrate the situation.

Everyone has different ideas, but the theory can also come up with several tricks. When debating an issue, it feels like we are conducting a philosophical discussion rather than conducting research on alloy materials.

But what can be seen is that everyone is working hard to do a good job in the design. They are all members of the R\u0026D team. Really producing big results not only represents technological progress, but also reflects on each of them. It’s a very important note on your resume.

The same goes for Wang Zhifang.

Although he is already an academician of the Academy of Engineering and cannot be promoted higher in rank, he still hopes to have the world's top research results on his scientific research resume.

This time, he rarely had the same idea as Zhao Yi. They both felt that starting from Shen Binghe's design was a very good research and development direction, because experiments have proven that Shen Binghe's design is very desirable.

The only regret is that his design can only be carried in a backpack.

Wang Zhifang carries his designs with him at all times. His mentality is the same as everyone else's. He hopes that his designs can be used in experiments to see what kind of finished products can be produced. What others don't know is that he is also continuously Modifying the design, considering the reason why Shen Binghe's design was adopted, he also specially made a design that was 'full of loopholes'.

Of course, he just carried it with him and would not take it out on his own initiative. He was just secretly expecting Zhao Yi to propose "using a design with many problems" again, so he took out this design with disdain and a mocking expression when the time came. Said, "Isn't it just an entry-level design? I just made one!"

In order to make this design more "entry-level", he continuously revised and improved it, and deleted the processes of "using rich experience" and "can withstand rigorous demonstration" and replaced them with "very controversial steps" .

"It's a pity that it's no longer needed!"

"No matter how much you modify it, it's useless. Even if you really want to choose another design, it's impossible to come up with this one!" Wang Zhifang thought with some regret.

…

The demonstration lasted for a week.

One week is relatively long, because Shen Binghe's design has been put into experiments and finished products with improved performance have been produced. Even if the demonstration is carried out step by step, it will normally not take more than three days.

This also shows that the R\u0026D team attaches great importance to demonstration.

The speed was relatively fast at the beginning. Zhao Yi quickly removed a few steps that had a negative impact on the performance of the finished product. The rest were steps that were not sure and had no impact on the performance.

Some of these controversial issues even require a whole day of argumentation, which takes a relatively long time.

In fact, it's normal.

If you consider the cost of an experiment, it doesn't matter if you demonstrate for a few more days to make the design more rigorous.

Another reason is that there is plenty of time. When the R\u0026D team did the first experiment, they were not fully prepared. The most important reason was that the procurement of experimental materials did not keep up. For example, the materials needed for alloy research and development were not available on the market. What is sold is purchased from specialized factories, and some require imported products.

Many of the materials used in the first experiment were shipped by He Guilin's team from 307 Steel Plant. Many more experiments will be conducted in the future, and it is impossible for all materials to be provided by 307 Steel Plant.

So still have to wait.

Two weeks later, everything needed was ready, and the R\u0026D team immediately started the second experiment.

The 307 Steel Plant, the Metal Materials Laboratory, the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory, the factory, and He Guilin's team started efficient operations together. The initial materials were produced at the 307 Steel Plant and quickly transported to the Metal Materials Laboratory.

After simple testing and processing, everyone in the R\u0026D team and He Guilin's team went to the supporting factory of the metal composite material laboratory to conduct experiments.

With the experience of the first experiment, the second time was very fast.

It only took less than two days to reach the final step. Zhao Yi once again decided to divide it into two parts, one using conventional cold rolling technology and the other using more complex slow cooling technology.

After the two finished products were cooled to normal temperatures, they were quickly transported to the metal materials laboratory. The R\u0026D team and He Guilin's team also went to the metal materials laboratory to conduct final inspections on the two finished products. The main person in charge of the inspection was still Li Rongmao. , Zhang Hongtao.

This time Shen Binghe also participated.

Shen Binghe's actual operating level is still much lower, but the people in the R\u0026D team have been doing research together for a long time, and they have a good relationship with each other who are about the same age. Others are also interested in helping Shen Binghe and giving him the opportunity to exercise his operating ability.

Zhang Hongtao took the initiative to hand the high-temperature gun to Shen Binghe, "Binghe, come and try it!"

"This thing is too hot, so be careful!"

"If not, should I do it? You have to control the temperature. Please note that we are testing it, not asking you to melt it."

"..."

The testing process seemed a little irregular, but it didn't matter because the material was divided into several parts.

soon.

When the results came out from Li Rongmao, he exclaimed, "It's over 1,600 degrees!"

"real?"

"You read that right!"

"Very good!"

Several people standing in the distance immediately became excited. They looked over with wide eyes, expressions on their faces full of anticipation.

At this time, Shen Binghe shouted, "1570 degrees!"

The one he tested was cold-rolled, so the lower melting point was expected.

Soon Li Rongmao also shouted, "Around 1620!" His tone was obviously excited.

"Huh~~~"

After hearing this number, everyone took a breath. They had no idea that just the second experiment could increase the melting point of the finished product by another hundred degrees based on the results of the first experiment.

"1620 degrees!"

"This should be the melting point of the world's top nickel alloy, right? It far exceeds the performance of the turbine blades of turbine engines imported from country E."

"It's almost catching up with the data of the top fighter in country M."

The latest top-level fighter jet developed by Country M uses the most cutting-edge technology. According to published engine data, the melting point of the turbine blade material is above 2,000 K, which is over 1,700 degrees Celsius.

It is also the only nickel alloy material in the world whose melting point is determined to be above 1600 degrees Celsius.

The latest research product now has a melting point of more than 1600 degrees Celsius, which means it exceeds all other nickel alloy materials. At least within the published range, it is the nickel alloy material with the second highest melting point in the world. However, one thing that must be considered is that M According to the data released by the Chinese company, the rhenium element in the nickel alloy accounts for about 6%. However, in their second test plan, the rhenium element in the theoretically manufactured finished product only accounts for 4%.

Rhenium accounts for 6%, with a melting point of 1700+ degrees Celsius.

Rhenium accounts for 4%, with a melting point of 1620 degrees Celsius.

The proportion of rhenium element indicates the composition of the material, as well as the technical difficulty and material cost. The material they developed has a small proportion of rhenium element, which means that the cost is relatively low, and the melting point will not be much lower, which means that the technical difficulty is Not weaker than the former.

"Ours is better. The melting point is 1620, which is just one hundred shy. However, the element ratio is missing two points of rhenium!"

“Our finished product brings the performance of rhenium to better use!”

"This can be said to be the most advanced and best-performing, right? And it is enough to meet the needs of the world's top aero engines!"

"What a great result!"

"If we announce it now, will it cause an international sensation?"

"..."

Everyone was discussing excitedly.

Testing continues.

Zhang Hongtao, Li Rongmao, He Guilin and Shen Binghe worked together to test the strength of the finished product. After more than two hours of rigorous testing, they announced together, "The strength has not changed from the original, and has improved compared to the last experiment."

"very successful!"

There is no need to add the last comment.

The melting point of the finished product increases without reducing the strength, indicating that the rhenium element is perfectly embedded into the alloy composition.

Everyone immediately fell into a new round of excitement.

Zhao Yi's expression was very indifferent. The experimental results were not unexpected. The performance improvement of the finished product was certain, because he deleted those steps that were harmful to the performance of the finished product. Even if there was no subsequent discussion, the performance of the finished product would still be improved. It will definitely improve, but the exact amount is uncertain.

After this experiment, he got several more conditions.

There is a new demonstration step, which is still harmful to the performance of the finished product. In the next experiment, delete the harmful step, and then continue to demonstrate the unhelpful and uncertain steps.

Zhao Yi made a decision and quickly summoned everyone to share his next plan.

"Are you still going to continue the argument?"

"Academician Zhao, the strength has not decreased, which means that the rhenium element is embedded perfectly. This can be considered a finished product."

"Either it can be calculated, or it is a finished product!"

"I don't think there is any need to continue, right? Now that this result is released, it will cause an international sensation."

Zhao Yi shook his head and frowned, "Are your requirements too low? We have just done two experiments, and there is definitely a lot of room for improvement. I hope that the melting point of the finished product should reach at least 1,700 degrees."

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Others, you look at me and I look at you, they can only shake their heads and agree with a wry smile.

This is the first time that Zhao Yi has clearly stated that the research and development goal is to raise the melting point to above 1,700 degrees. They also hope to achieve this goal. Only then will they truly be number one in the world. However, at the same time, they always feel that it is very unrealistic. Domestic It is an indisputable fact that alloy material technology lags behind foreign countries, not only in the field of aerospace engines, but also in other fields.

A lot can be seen from the rare earth issue.

China is a rare earth superpower and exports a series of rare earth products. However, most of the companies that can actually use rare earths to extract the rare elements and use them in their own alloy material products are foreign companies.

They buy rare earth products, make finished alloy materials, and then sell them domestically to make a lot of money.

This is the technology gap.

Therefore, even if the melting point of K03A is raised to over 1,400 degrees, they are still conducting research on adding rhenium elements, and they only want to continue to increase the melting point by 100 degrees, and catch up with the international advanced level, which is already quite remarkable.

Now that the melting point of the finished product has increased to over 1,600 degrees, it is something that they dare not even think about. They all think that it is enough and they are already ranked second in the world. Do they still want to strive for the first place in the world?

"in addition……"

"What's the use of striving to be number one in the world?" Not only Li Rongmao and Zhang Hongtao, but also Wang Zhifang thought this way, "Even if we make the most advanced nickel alloy with the highest melting point, what's the use?"

"That's not necessary!"

"Domestic engines are simply useless!" They just thought in their hearts but did not say it out loud.

Zhao Yi seemed to be able to see through everyone's thoughts. He said seriously, "I know everyone is satisfied with the current results, but this is how I am. Regardless of whether it is useful or not, I must do my best as long as I do it!"

"Now we have made materials with melting points exceeding 1,600 degrees. Indeed, the performance is sufficient for use."

"However, I don't want to see that one day, when there is demand for domestic manufacturing, we will find that the performance of the materials we are currently researching cannot keep up, and ours will be replaced by new materials by then."

"Team Leader He, do you have any experience?"

Zhao Yi turned around and saw He Guilin.

He Guilin had the same idea as others, but after hearing what Zhao Yi said, he immediately nodded empathetically, "Yes, more than ten years ago, we all felt that the performance of K03A was enough, but later the Kunlun and Wangwu engine units , all think that our performance is not enough, so they use K03A because they have no choice.”

"Our entire R\u0026D team knows that it is only a matter of time before K03A is replaced!"

"That feeling...how to put it?"

"Anyway, I think our entire group is useless." He Guilin looked at the others and said, "I support Academician Zhao. Research will continue. Since we can work hard and try to improve the performance of materials, why not Woolen cloth?"

After He Guilin finished speaking, everyone else nodded.

really.

There is no rush when the results are announced. It is indeed great to develop the world's second-largest material, but who doesn't want to be the world's first? It's like an international Olympic competition, who cares about the silver medalist?

…

R\u0026D, continue.

The next step is to conduct a demonstration, and then dive into the third experiment. The third experiment took a week as a whole, which can be said to be quite fast, and the results are also very good.

The performance of the finished product has been improved again, the melting point has reached 1640 degrees, and the strength has not changed.

Zhao Yi decided to continue the demonstration experiment.

The fourth experiment lasted six days, including the previous demonstration and experimental parts. The performance of the final product was improved again--

Melting point 1650 degrees!

The fifth experiment only took five days because only two parts of the design were modified. Unfortunately, the finished product obtained in the final experiment was not improved on the basis of the fourth experiment.

"The melting point is still 1650 degrees!"

"It's almost the same as the last finished product. When I tested it, it felt like the same thing, even the color was exactly the same."

"What about intensity?"

"Similarly, at least the difference cannot be distinguished. Even if it is the same product produced in different batches, there will be such differences."

"..."

The people in the R\u0026D team were sighing, perhaps because they were used to improvements. This was the case in the previous experiments, and each time the melting point of the finished product continued to rise.

There was no improvement at all this time, which made them feel disappointed.

Zhao Yi didn't care at all, "This is normal. It's impossible to improve every time."

His words startled the others.

They found that they were obsessed with following Zhao Yi's research. When doing experiments in the past, not to mention improving the finished product every time, even if the experiment was ten times, if the performance of the finished product was improved once or twice, it can be said to be research. Very efficient.

"But what's next?"

Wang Zhifang expressed the doubts of others, and everyone looked at Zhao Yi again, "Academician Zhao, do you have any plans?"

"have."

Zhao Yi nodded, "After this test, we can confirm that Professor Shen's design has reached its end."

This is the conclusion.

Everyone else nodded.

They have conducted several experiments in a row, and it can be said that they have excavated everything they can. Shen Binghe's design has been studied to the "international top", and there is no need to continue.

Zhao Yidao, "So we are going to start a new experiment. Didn't we have several arguments before? Li Rongmao, Zhang Hongtao..."

He named them directly.

"correct."

Zhao Yi suddenly said, "This time we will find the most rigorous design. Academician Wang, I remember that you were going to explain your design last time. Now, is that okay?"

Wang Zhifang was stunned.

He thought of the entry-level design in his backpack that was 'full of loopholes', and immediately waved his hand and said, "It's no coincidence that I didn't bring it with me today. Otherwise, I'd better use Hong Tao or Rongmao's design."

His tone was certain.

At this time, Zhang Hongtao suddenly stood up and said, "Teacher Wang, I know you want to give us young people opportunities, but now we are doing research, very important research, and everything must be research-centered."

"When I came in the morning, I saw that you put the design in the bag." He said and went directly to the chair to take the bag and rummage, and then said loudly, "Found it! Academician Wang, I said you must bring it with you." Got it!"

He put the design in front of Wang Zhifang, "Academician Zhao said to find a rigorous design, please explain it. I believe that no one here can be more rigorous than your design!"

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