Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

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 to carry out many projects, just like small machine tools that cannot produce many of their own parts.

If RB had embargoed parts on him that day, he wouldn't even have replacement parts. Moreover, large machine tools are needed to produce large Transformers models. It would be impossible to process them in the United States and RB! Then there would be no profit for oneself.

After seeing the benefits of limited editions, he thought about how to produce a batch of limited editions of Transformers, which could only be designed in life-size sizes and could be placed in the offices and bedrooms of many mechanical enthusiasts. And the material must be titanium alloy.

Perhaps because he was an aircraft engine engineer in his previous life, Bao Zixuan has a special liking for titanium alloys. If he had to choose between gold and titanium metal, he would choose titanium metal without hesitation. Moreover, to make such a large Transformer, the metal must be strong enough and the density must be absolutely light. Looking at all metals, only titanium is the most suitable. This magical metal that is lighter than aluminum and harder than steel is the most suitable for the same volume, but there is also a trouble, that is, there are only two countries with large amounts 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 export share. Now you can only buy it through the black market, where the quantity is small and the price is extremely expensive.

Currently, the only way to get to solution 1 is through the black market. But now the top priority is to solve the problem of machine tools. Bao Zixuan has already thought of a way, but he must ask for help from Bluman, a master of CNC machine tools. Many countries have successfully transformed in this way in previous lives, that is, using old machine tools from World War II for modernization Modified so that it can be controlled by computer. If Bao Zixuan wants to buy a large CNC machine tool, it will be difficult to transport it to Xiangjiang, but old machine tools are a different matter. After all, many developed countries are transitioning to digitalization. These old guys are almost useless and most of them will Leave it to gather dust in a warehouse or be disposed of as scrap metal.

In Professor Broman's laboratory, Bao Zixuan talked to him about his thoughts, mainly about the transformation of old machine tools.

Bluman: "Bao, your idea is theoretically feasible, but it is also very dangerous. Do you know what it means to succeed!"

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 modification are produced in Germany, Japan, and Italy. Especially the accuracy of German machines is not bad up to now. Under the operation of an excellent old German technician, it can even be as good as ours." Advanced CNC machine tools are equivalent. Although there are very few such technicians, to be precise, there are only a few in the world, but if you replace them with computers, earth-shaking changes may occur. The Soviet Union took over the most German machines. If This achievement was achieved by them, which is detrimental to the national defense of the United States."

Bao Zixuan: "I didn't think so much, I just don't want to be controlled by others, but even if we don't develop technology, won't we make progress! No, Edison tried his best to suppress alternating current, but in the end! Almost all electricity used now is alternating current. Technology Progress is necessary and we cannot and cannot stop it."

Broman: "It's not impossible, but we need 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 don't have much interest in this. This is very important for promoting science and technology." It won’t have much effect, but as an enterprise, it can indeed bring huge economic benefits.”

Bao Zixuan: "There are many people like this from MIT, why do you have to find Professor Bowman!"

Bluman: "Professor Bowman's grandfather was once the chief engineer of Lane Metal. He has a lot of important information on German machine tools. Although many of them can be put in museums, these guys think that they are German industrial technology. The shining pearl will definitely be kept, you can go find him."

After discussing with Professor Bruyoumann about where to start to make the transformation of old machine tools more reasonable, Bao Zixuan took a box of Maotai and prepared to go to Professor Bowman's house. After all, it’s already dinner time. Professor Bowman is the one who likes to drink at MIT. The titanium alloy version of the Walkman was also given to Professor Bowman last time. Otherwise, I would be too embarrassed to find him. Bao Zixuan didn't like American wine very much, so he asked Xiangjiang Heiyun Company to purchase large quantities 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. It will be very respectable to drink it after decades. And some were flown to the United States.

Professor Bowman’s home is only about 1.5 kilometers away from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which is why he likes to ride a bicycle to work.

The person who opened the door was a girl with typical Germanic ancestry, with a little freckles on her face, fair skin, rosy skin, and blond hair. After all, Professor Bauman and his wife were both German immigrants. It’s the New Year holiday and it’s normal for my daughter to be around.

"Hello, who are you? Who are you looking for?" the Germanic girl asked.

Bao Zixuan: "Hello, I am Bao Zixuan, a student of Professor Bowman. I came here to see him about something today."

At this time, Professor Bowman's voice came from inside, "Who is it? Eva."

"It's one of your students, named Bao Zixuan." Ai Wa replied.

Professor Bowman: "Let him in quickly!"

Ai Wa brought Bao Zixuan to the living room. A typical American middle- and upper-income family has 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 carrying!"

Bao Zixuan: "It's nothing, come and see you! I know you like drinking, so I brought you some Chinese wine."

Professor Bowman: "If other students brought it, I would be embarrassed to accept it. What you gave is another matter." Hahahaha, "Let me introduce to you, this is my daughter, Eva Bowman. Now Studying photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York. This is my student, Bao Zixuan. Your Walkman was given to you by him, and it was produced by their company. Don’t you have to thank him! Someone is here today."

Bao Zixuan knew that this school was ranked among the top three in the world for photography, but he didn't expect that Professor Bowman's daughter liked photography. Eva Bowman was even more shocked. The last time Professor Bowman sent her a gift before Christmas, Eva didn't take it to heart at first. After all, this rigid father had never given her a gift that suited her wishes since she was a child. But when he opened it and saw that it was the Walkman that had received overwhelming reports, he was pleasantly surprised. Unexpectedly, the old man finally enlightened and knew how to choose gifts.

When the roommate got his Walkman, he asked her if he could sell it for $10,000. This made him feel strange that his roommate was a technology enthusiast. He told her that this was a limited edition of Heiyun Titanium Alloy, and that this machine was almost never sold on the market. Almost everyone who could get this machine had a very important relationship with Heiyun Company, such as the product designer. , spokespersons and important agents, but many people have not put them on the market, which cannot be bought with money.

When her roommate learned that Ava's father was actually a professor at MIT, she understood and asked Ava to help her buy a titanium alloy version of the Walkman. It doesn't matter if she spends more money. After the news leaked, more and more people came to Eva, all asking her to help buy a limited edition Walkman. Students who come to New York to study photography and other art majors can be said to be from wealthy families all over the world. Otherwise, You can't even afford that equipment alone.

When I saw Bao Zixuan's arrival, I immediately felt that an opportunity had come, and I hadn't even said it to my father yet! I didn’t expect you to deliver it to your door! Then you can't run away. Eva Bowman planned in her mind.