Material Empire

"Did you understand this plan? The proposals in this plan are all new products that fill the gaps in our country's agricultural machinery. What's the same!" Huang Wanan was anxious. In his opinion, the young man in his early 20s was arrogant to the extreme, and he really didn't regard himself as an authority.

"Professor Huang shouldn't be excited, let Xiao Qin finish talking. Young people are sometimes more impulsive, but we advocate speaking freely, so let Xiao Qin finish talking first, and if everyone thinks it is inappropriate, we will discuss it." Cui Hongchun Speaking, on the surface, it seemed to be a persuasion, but everyone could hear that the minister was obviously partial to this little young man.

Qin Hai's words seemed very abrupt at such a meeting, but it made Cui Hongchun feel bright. Regarding the proposal submitted by Wang Changsong, Cui Hongchun felt satisfied, but also felt a bit inexplicable. He had read the plan carefully several times before the meeting, trying to find some existing problems, but it seemed that no obvious flaws could be found. This plan is very comprehensive. Everything that Cui Hongchun can think of has been covered in the plan. Even if some places are questionable, they are just small flaws, not to mention major flaws.

Qin Hai's speech suddenly woke up Cui Hongchun. He quickly reviewed the entire plan in his mind, only to find that he felt the lack of it before. In fact, it was just that this plan was too perfect, so perfect that there was no new idea There is no essential difference from the previous similar operations.

For example, this program is like a learning plan written by a child: this semester I have to study Chinese well, this semester I have to study maths well, this semester I have to learn English well ... everything is written It looks perfect, but when you think about it, it turns out that you didn't say anything, it's just nonsense.

Qin Hai is right, if such a plan can make Chinese agricultural machinery catch up with the world's advanced level. Then 10 years ago this goal should have been achieved.

The authorities are confused, Cui Hongchun secretly said in his heart, with this thought, he prevented Huang Wanan from censuring Qin Hai. Signaled Qin Hai to continue.

Qin Hai nodded to the crowd with a smile, and seemed to be expressing his apology, and then continued: "Professor Huang just said that the products proposed in this plan are new products that fill the gaps in China's agricultural machinery. From the point of view, this is indeed the case. For example, China currently only has four rows of field cultivators. This plan proposes the development of six rows of cultivators, which fills the gap in China in this regard.

But think about it. Is the gap between China ’s agricultural machinery and the international advanced level really reflected in the four lines and six lines? I saw a statistic in a document. As far as farming machinery is concerned, 80% of foreign-owned models have been made. Least apt to be able to imitate. However, what is the difference between China's farming machinery and foreign countries? Is it just the difference between 80% and 100%? "

"This ... it really isn't." Zhu Deqin answered, "Take our factory's imitation American disc weeder, our disc diameter, angle of entry, advancing angle, width of nursery belt, etc. Are similar to products made in the United States, but ... the quality is completely incomparable. "

"Why?" Cui Hongchun interrupted, and he had already heard the problems. But Zhu Deqin also needs to speak out.

"You know, Mr. Cui, our counterfeit disc weeders are completely similar in appearance to American products, but their average life is 6 years, and we can't even reach 3 years. The quality of the disc blades is not necessary. By comparison, even the universal joints and hinges. Our quality is not comparable to that of American goods, that is, it can be slightly cheaper in price, otherwise it will not be sold at all. "Zhu Detai said without hesitation.

"Yeah, our machinery is mainly that the service life is not as good as others, and the others are better."

"Don't blow it. What about fuel consumption? Compared to others, our tractors consume at least 50% more fuel."

"Is noise also an item? We have tried French equipment. It's quiet. You can still listen to songs in the cab."

"..."

With Zhu Detai's head, everyone else also spoke, starting to count the defects of domestic equipment. Everyone is engaged in agricultural machinery. What is wrong with domestic agricultural machinery, everyone knows better than Qin Hai. Speaking of sadness, everyone sighed and said that the gap with foreign countries was really desperate.

"Everyone said it very well." Qin Hai raised his voice, suppressed everyone's discussions, and then smiled slightly, and asked, "Everyone has said just now that we can imitate imported equipment, but the imitated products do not matter. How the appearance is similar to imported equipment, but the quality is incomparable. In other words, the gap between us and foreign countries is not reflected in specific models, but the quality of each machine.

However, when we saw this action plan, we did not talk about how to improve the quality of agricultural machinery. I would like to ask, if the so-called low-quality counterfeiting method is used to fill the gap, even if the filling is completed, will the gap between us and foreign countries be shortened? "

The audience was dumb.

Once upon a time, from government authorities to manufacturing enterprises, they were keen to hype the concept of "filling the gap". Seeing that foreigners would make certain equipment, I bought one, unloaded eight pieces, surveyed and imitated one part after another, and then spelled out the same equipment and showed it to the superior department: this is ourselves The history of the production of certain equipment in our country can no longer be made.

However, everyone knows that such counterfeit products simply cannot reach the quality of the original products. In terms of energy consumption, noise, accuracy, and service life, they are far from imported equipment. The reason is nothing more than the differences in craftsmanship and materials, which cannot be compensated by the cottage method.

The so-called laypersons are lively and the laypersons watch the door. The public and superior leaders do not understand these complex performance indicators. What they can see is only the appearance of the product. You can imitate the product and start it for a few laps, and the leader will be long and happy. As for the shafts in the machine have worn out after these laps, the accuracy can no longer be guaranteed. How can the leader have so much time to care?

Such a cultural atmosphere has directly led to a tendency to focus on products, light materials and processes from top to bottom, and has also widened the gap between China and foreign countries in terms of processes and materials.

As a materials scientist, Qin Hai has a deep understanding of this problem. He discovered this fatal flaw in the plan drawn up by Wang Changsong and others, and then smashed it out in front of everyone.

"Xiao Qin, in your opinion, where should the focus of this plan be?" Cui Hongchun first broke the silence and started asking Qin Hai for an open mind.

Qin Hai replied without hesitation: "It's simple, just six words: new materials, new processes."

"New materials, new craftsmanship ..." Everyone in the audience silently remembered these six words from Qin Hai. For Qin Hai, they didn't mean anything lightly anymore, but they gave birth to a hint of awe.

"I think that during the 7th and 8th Five-Year Plan period, the most important work of the agricultural machinery system is not how many new models of agricultural machinery products are introduced. This low level of imitation is not enough to comprehensively improve China's agricultural machinery technology level. We should take the main The energy is focused on the research and development of new materials and new technologies, and strive to make the quality of our existing agricultural machinery significantly improved, and the quality of some agricultural machinery has reached the world advanced level. "Qin Hai explained.

"Qigong, can you give an example?" Zhu Detai asked.

Qin Haidao: "Yes, let me tell you about the condition of rotary blades produced by Qingfeng Agricultural Machinery Factory in Anhe Province. You must have heard that the service life of our rotary blades has reached the average level of similar products in Japan. Entered the Japanese market. Last year, the export volume reached 1 million pieces, earning 400 million yen in foreign exchange for the country.

So, why can our rotary tiller blades reach such a quality? In fact, it is very simple, that is, we use a new process of high-frequency surfacing in production, while improving the quality of the blade steel. A new material and a new process make our blades stand out. "

"Can this process ... be taught to us?" Zhu Detai couldn't wait to make an offer. The product they produced was a disc weeder, and the disc blade was a consumable part of it. The wear principle of the disc blade is exactly the same as that of the rotary blade. The process used on the rotary blade can also be transplanted to the disc blade.

Qin Hai grinned and said, "It's all right ... as long as you can afford it."

"Then I'm very grateful ... oh, do you still charge for it?" Zhu Detai didn't finish speaking ~ www.novelmtl.com ~ Qin Hai's words about the cost have been spoken, so Zhu Detai took a breath.

"Of course, there is a fee." Qin Haili said bluntly. "Science and technology are the primary productive forces, and of course productivity requires charges. Otherwise, who else is interested in developing new technologies?"

"Everyone is a national enterprise ..." Zhu Detai argued frankly.

"Director Zhu, Xiao Qin, the matter between you will be discussed after the meeting." Cui Hongchun quickly interrupted, and the two did not look at the occasion. It was a shame to talk about the price at such a venue. Sven. After drinking stopped Zhu and Qin, Cui Hongchun began to say to everyone seriously:

"Comrades, the opinion that Comrade Qin Hai just gave us is very pertinent, valuable, and timely. In these years, we have only focused on the development of new products, but have seriously ignored the research of new materials and new processes. This has made our The product looks exactly the same as abroad, but the quality is vastly different. Professor Chen was right in saying just now that this is the real technical gap between us and foreign countries, and this is what we should give priority to in this action plan. Status of priority work.

Please keep in mind that during the 7th and 8th Five-Year Plan, the key work of our agricultural machinery system is these six words: new materials, new processes! "