Legend of the Planet Builder

Chapter 54 - 54 54 Numerical Control System

?Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Numerical Control System Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Numerical Control System Inside Tower Research Institute, He Xingzhou was unlocking new technological knowledge.

Quantum Light Computer: “Spend 500 energy units to unlock basic Mechanical Design knowledge.”

“Spend 600 energy units to unlock basic Intelligent Control Technology.”

“Spend 1000 energy units to unlock basic Mechanical Manufacturing Technology.”

…

He Xingzhou used up all the energy he had accumulated these days to unlock a dozen subcategories of technological knowledge.

“The specialty metal for manufacturing machine tools can now be produced; next, we need the structural design of the machine tools, as well as the critical CNC systems.”

The CNC system is inseparable from the overall machine tool; both must be designed simultaneously.

He Xingzhou went to Beijing Machine Tool Research Institute to discuss with the team.

“These are our existing materials.” Lu Jianye, the head of the research group at Beijing Machine Tool Research Institute, handed the materials to He Xingzhou.

“In terms of general machine tool manufacturing technology, we are now not weaker than foreign countries. For example, we can also manufacture five-axis machining centers. Compared to foreign precision, there is still a significant gap.”

These materials were exceedingly complicated; He Xingzhou directly had the Quantum Light Computer read them, enriching the information library.

“Machine tools are the mother of industry, the machines that manufacture machines. From upstream steel and casting industries to downstream automotive, railway, energy, aviation, maritime, military defense, and more, machine tools are indispensable,” He Xingzhou said in a deep voice.

“The successful execution of the Xuanwu Plan, ultra-precision machine tools are the preconditions for the birth of all technological creations!”

Lu Jianye said with emotion, “In 1958, our country developed the first CNC machine tool with the help of the Soviet Union. We started researching then, but by the 1960s, the technology was restricted, and machine tool development was severely damaged.”

“The ultra-precision machine tools that machined the Hubble Space Telescope’s mirrors were manufactured in 1990. Such machines are more than sufficient for processing aircraft engine blades and aircraft carrier parts; yet decades later, we are still chasing this level of machining precision!”

“Back then, I was young and passionate; when the country said we needed ultra-precision machine tools, I dove headfirst into the industry. Now, with graying temples and growing old, I still haven’t been able to produce a real military-grade ultra-precision machine tool, it’s embarrassing, truly embarrassing!”

“You’re being too hard on yourself, Mr. Lu.” He Xingzhou responded, “The competitiveness of Shen Zhou’s machine tools in the world is a huge contribution from researchers like you all.”

“As for the top-level ultra-precision machine tools, aren’t we manufacturing them now?”

“Let me take a look at the plan, and we will discuss it in a few days.” He Xingzhou was holding a confidential document with the improved design of ultra-precision machine tools from Lu Jianye’s team.

It wasn’t perfect, not ready to be manufactured as it was and needed modifications.

Watching He Xingzhou discussing the plan with other experts, Lu Jianye sighed softly, “I believe we can definitely make the world’s top ultra-precision machine tools. I’m just afraid I may not live to see that day.”

…

After talking with the experts, He Xingzhou understood their predicament.

The issue with the required metals had been resolved by He Xingzhou. As for mechanical design, their years of research also bore fruit, only needing slight modifications.

The biggest problem was the “core” of the CNC machine—the controller!

It’s akin to the human brain, the chip of a computer!

And the controller is precisely the critical technology monopolized by foreign countries. Eighty percent of the world’s controller market is controlled by Germany’s Siemens and Sakura Country Fanuc CNC System Company!

It’s worth mentioning that Sakura Country Fanuc Company previously cooperated with Beijing Machine Tool Research Institute and even established a joint venture.

But since they learned that He Xingzhou’s team was going to focus on machine tool manufacturing technology, their team of experts withdrew.

“Is it just a controller?”

“In the future, I am to build a Constant Star System Management Intelligent System that controls the entire Solar System; how could the control system of a machine tool stump me?”

Under the light, He Xingzhou worked through the night.

He had recently learned basic Intelligent Control System on the Quantum Light Computer and was now combining the CNC system experience of the machine tool research team with the CNC machine design for improvements.

Days later, at three o’clock in the morning, He Xingzhou looked at a piece of programming on the computer and sighed long, “Finally done! So exhausting!”

Working at high intensity for so long, even as a young man, he was starting to feel worn out.

The Quantum Light Computer warned, “Your body is excessively exhausted and needs rest.”

“I have been using energy to repair your body, such as the brain absorbing information flow, memory cells recording memory. But considering you are still a 0.7 level civilization organism, your body cannot sustain such a workload for long; you need reasonable rest and exercise.”

“I know about exercise, but who’s in the mood when working?” He Xingzhou complained. In his free time, he would exercise with Ding Yue and Xu Zhilan, including firearm training and the like.

But He Xingzhou was the type to forget sleep and food when working; he couldn’t rest easy without completing a task.

“Quantum Brain, is there any way to solve this problem?” He Xingzhou inquired.

The Quantum Light Computer stated, “There are three options available at the moment.”

“Plan A: Unlock artificial intelligence technology to create high-level AI to assist you in your work.”

“Plan B: Unlock neuroscience and chip technology to create quantum chips to be implanted in the brain, becoming a modified human.”

“Plan C: Unlock Biology and Biological Chip Technology, making biological chips and a Biological Computer, giving you a second brain.”

“There are other solutions, such as unlocking genetic engineering technology, targeting your genes for mutation to enhance your limbs and brain, and so on.”

He Xingzhou: “…”

He checked the tech tree and saw that these technologies would take at least a few million energy units to unlock, plus various prerequisite technologies.

“No matter how you look at it, AI assistance seems more reliable.” He Xingzhou thought, “Once I successfully create this ultra-precision machine tool, I’ll unlock AI technology to improve my work efficiency.”

He Xingzhou slept for twelve straight hours, and the next day, as soon as he woke up, he immediately went to the Machine Tool Research Institute to present his new design.

In the conference room, key machine tool technology researchers, including Lu Jianye, were gathered to hear He Xingzhou present his improved plan.

“As aforementioned, this is my improvement to the mechanical structure design of the machine tool. I’ve upgraded the motor to increase its speed tenfold! This will bring its processing speed to the world’s highest standard.”

“The precision compensation system installed here will make the machining precision more stable. According to the calculations, it should be able to reach micrometer-level machining precision.”

“Also, here’s the high-speed milling center and high-speed machining center designs, utilizing multi-axis machining technology, making the machining method more diversified to meet the processing needs of various scenarios and molds in aerospace, automotive, military, and more.”

As He Xingzhou presented, the experts below listened attentively, their expressions serious and their attitudes extremely earnest, even eighty-year-old Lu Jianye sat upright like a student, his face occasionally showing contemplation or surprise.