Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

During the two days of rest, Zhou Tian picked up and dropped off Shen Yulin every day as usual. In the rest of the time, apart from accompanying his grandparents and teaching his younger brothers and sisters, he was immersed in the design drawings of home appliances.

In just two days, he had drawn up the design of the TV.

Speaking of televisions, it has to be said that this is a pain in our country. When televisions were basically popularized abroad, the first television was not born in our country until 58.

Moreover, it was a copy of the original Big Brother TV. In order to achieve this breakthrough, the only reference the research and development team had at that time were several TV prototypes that had already been produced by Big Brother. Without the technology and the original parts, they disassembled the prototypes, manufactured thousands of parts, and studied and copied them one by one.

In early 1958, based on the national conditions at the time, the research and development team formulated a television design plan that "used domestic electron tube devices, had a dual-purpose TV reception and FM reception, and the control knob was located at the front."

The whole process took three full months.

However, because there is still a large gap between the supporting level of my country's electronic industry and that of foreign countries, many components for televisions cannot yet be produced, so testing equipment has become a problem during the research and development process.

Although after intensive research, many key technical problems have been solved, such as large current magnetic deflection, ultra-high voltage generation and insulation, electromagnetic interference isolation and shielding, and high fidelity of TV image and sound quality, the picture tube can only be imported. Even if the other components can be produced, the quality lags behind that of foreign countries by nearly ten years.

This led to a large influx of televisions from the island countries into my country during the period of reform and opening up, which left the entire national industry powerless to fight back, thus triggering a price war for televisions. Only then was the overall situation eased.

Of course, Zhou Tian’s research on televisions was related to these things to a certain extent, but more importantly, he wanted to develop the domestic electron tube industry.

He also hopes to introduce home appliances into overseas markets. You know, the 1950s and 1960s were a good time for the explosion of home appliances overseas, and he doesn't want to miss this feast.

Although he works in a machinery factory, who says that a machinery factory cannot set up a home appliance factory? Of course, setting up a home appliance factory is a matter for the future, but it does not delay him from preparing in advance.

October 1952, 4.

In the morning, after Zhou Tian sent Shen Yulin off, he came to the Bayi Red Star Machinery Factory. After several months of construction, the Bayi Red Star Machinery Factory was finally completed.

The wide and sturdy iron gate, with the seven big characters "August 1st Red Star Machinery Factory" on it, shines bright red in the sun.

At the door, four soldiers with long guns on their backs stood upright, their eyes firm, their expressions solemn, and every move exuded a solemn atmosphere. There was a striking warning sign on the side, which read "Military area, no entry for unauthorized persons!"

"Hello, Chief!"

When Zhou Tian stepped into the gate of the machinery factory, four soldiers saluted him in unison with a standard and powerful military salute.

"Hello to you too!"

Zhou Tian smiled and nodded to the four people, then stepped into the machinery factory.

The machinery factory was neat and tidy, and it was obvious that it had been carefully cleaned and maintained. The entire machinery factory covered an area of ​​about 200 acres. The factory building was located on the west side. It was a spacious area with tall buildings standing in it, and rows of willow trees were planted around the factory building.

To the north are three five-story administrative buildings, which look simple yet full of the flavor of the times. To the east are the canteen and dormitory buildings.

On the snow-white walls, inspiring slogans such as "Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, Defend the Homeland" and "Develop Production, Restore the Economy" are written everywhere in eye-catching red characters. The atmosphere is filled with the unique passion of this era, which makes people feel excited.

"Director! You are finally here?"

Just as Zhou Tian was looking at the machinery factory carefully, a familiar voice was heard, and Song Weiguo had run to his side without him noticing.

"Brother Song! Thank you for your hard work!"

Zhou Tian looked at Song Weiguo and couldn't help feeling a little guilty. You know, from the start of construction to the completion of the machinery factory, he had only been there a handful of times, and Song Weiguo had done everything himself. Now he has become the director of the machinery factory, and Song Weiguo is still his deputy.

"Director, you are too polite. This is what I should do. Director, our factory has been built. How about I take you on a tour first?"

Song Weiguo knew that this was the first time Zhou Tian came to the machinery factory after its completion, and he also had a lot to report to him.

"That's daring!"

Zhou Tian nodded happily and responded with a smile, without any objection. Although he had been here several times before it was built, the appearance after it was built was quite different from before, and he really needed to learn more about it.

The two chatted and laughed, and Zhou Tian began to visit the entire machinery factory under the guidance of Song Weiguo.

In general, the factory construction idea was implemented according to the results of the discussion between him and Song Weiguo. Both the factory building and the workshop were carefully planned with reference to the modern machinery factory he was familiar with in his previous life.

The entire Bayi Red Star Machinery Factory is divided into thirteen workshops, each of which has a clear division of labor and professional equipment.

The entire machinery plant is divided into thirteen workshops, including casting workshop, forging workshop, machining workshop, welding workshop, assembly workshop, heat treatment workshop, surface treatment workshop, mold workshop, inspection and testing workshop, repair and maintenance workshop, logistics and warehousing workshop, R&D center or technical workshop and electronic workshop.

From casting to production, the system is complete. Although the thirteen workshops have not yet started operation, the equipment is configured according to Zhou Tian's requirements, using the machine tools he designed in the steel rolling mill, and other machine tools are also top products that can be purchased in China.

Each workshop covers a large area, is spacious and bright, and has a reasonable layout. The factory building looks very solid in structure.

Now all that’s left is for the workers to arrive.

"Brother Song, did they say when the workers and chefs will arrive?"

After visiting the thirteen workshops, Zhou Tian turned to Song Weiguo and asked.

"Director, they said that the workers and masters will be here within a week at the latest!"

Song Weiguo replied.

"That's good. Since the higher-ups trust me and let me be the director of the machinery factory, once the personnel are in place, we must hurry up to carry out training and get the machinery factory up and running as soon as possible."

Although the upcoming arrivals are master craftsmen and workers from various military factories, the machine tools in the machinery factory are different from those in some military factories after all. It will still take some time for the workers and masters to become proficient in their operation.

"I understand, Chief!"

Song Weiguo nodded in response.

"Okay, let's go check out the cafeteria and the workers' dormitories!"

As they talked, they went to the canteen and dormitory for a look. When leaving the dormitory, Zhou Tian was quite satisfied with the conditions of the dormitory and canteen.

The canteen is spacious and clean, with neatly arranged tables and chairs, and the kitchen is fully equipped. The dormitory is for four people, and although the room is simple, the bed is solid, and the wardrobe and desk are fully equipped. In this era, such conditions can be said to be very luxurious.

After visiting the dormitory and cafeteria, the two returned to the administrative building. Zhou Tian’s office happened to be in the inner room on the fifth floor.

The entire office is about 60 square meters, and is fully furnished with sofas, tables, chairs, etc. On the side near the window, there are also several pots of vibrant green plants, adding a bit of freshness and vitality to the room.

Below the window was a comfortable bed with fresh, clean bedding.

On the wall behind the desk hangs a portrait of a teacher, which gives people a sense of solemnity.

"Director, this is your office. Please take a look and see what else you need. I'll have someone prepare it!"

Looking at Zhou Tian looking around the office, Song Weiguo asked with a smile.

"No, it's already complete. By the way, Brother Song, where is your office? Is it next door?"