Genzi, take a break. At two o'clock in the morning, Foreman Qi couldn't sleep. He patrolled the Ministry of Works and found Liu Gen who was still checking the machine tool.

Liu Gen raised his head and saw that it was Foreman Qi. He shook his head and said: "Mr. Qi, I'm not tired yet. When I'm tired, I will go to rest."

While speaking, Liu Gen continued to check the machine tool in front of him. There were no major problems with the machine tool, but some minor problems occurred. Most of the machine tools in the workmanship department are old and are considered old, but they are prone to various problems. What's more, in order to ensure work efficiency, almost all the machine tools in the workmanship department have not stopped. Unless there is no way, the workmanship department will not stop the machine tool at all.

When he checked the machine tool in front of him, Liu Gen's wrinkle was not tight, and he successfully solved some small problems he found. However, Liu Gen felt something was wrong when listening to the sound of the machine tool working, and there was a certain abnormality.

The slightly dim light of the electric light fell into the workmanship department. With the light brought by the electric light, Liu Gen lay on the machine tool. The light brought by the electric light was somewhat insufficient. Lying on the machine tool, Liu Gen carefully observed the machine tool and searched inch by inch the possible problems of the machine tool. Soon, Liu Gen discovered that there was a problem with a screw rod for a fixed part on the machine tool and needed to be replaced.

Foreman Qi looked at Liu Gen who was carefully inspecting the machine tool and asked: How is it? Have you found the problem?

Unlike Liu Gen, Foreman Qi has rich work experience. After listening carefully to the sound of machine tools, he knew that there were certain problems with this machine tool. However, in Foreman Qi's eyes, it was just a small problem. If Liu Gen could solve it, he would naturally not be able to take action.

There was a problem with the screw, so I needed to change one. Liu Gen replied.

After getting in touch with the machine tool, Liu Gen found that his previous understanding of the machine tool was nothing, such as simple screws. The screws used on the machine tool were screw rods, that is, mechanical screws, which were flat heads at the front end, with a small and even pitch. Most of the screws mentioned in daily life were screws, and the screws were also called wooden screws. There was a pointed head in the front section and the pitch was larger.

If it weren't for the machine tool, Liu Gen's impression of screws would probably stay on the screws forever.

Most mechanical screws are used to fasten metal parts and mechanical parts. In the arsenal, there are not many mechanical screws. There is no way, who can make no machine in the arsenal that can produce mechanical screws? Except for some mechanical screws obtained from the Kuomintang-controlled area, most of the other screws are polished by technical workers in the arsenal themselves.

The screws polished by workers cannot meet the standards of machine production, but for the arsenals that lack screws, the screws polished by workers are enough. At least with these screws, it can relieve the pressure on some arsenals.

There are not many mechanical screws in our arsenal. It is better to see if the screws with problems can continue to be used. If they can be used, it is better not to replace them for the time being. Foreman Qi looked at Liu Gen and said helplessly.

When I knew that there was a problem with a mechanical screw, Foreman Qi was helpless. Mechanical screws were nothing in the Kuomintang-controlled area, but they were a rare item in Huangyadong Arsenal. Unless there were enough mechanical screws, the mechanical screws on the machine tool would not be replaced easily, in order to save as much mechanical screw as possible.

It should be able to last for a while, but it can't last for too long. At most, it can only last for one week. If it is too much, there will be a risk of breaking. After carefully observing the mechanical screw, Liu Gen spoke.

Foreman Qi nodded and could hold on for a week, that would be enough. Just wait for a week and replace the mechanical screw. What's more, the mechanical screw that has problems has not had much impact on the working efficiency of the machine tool.

Of course, if you can directly replace a new mechanical screw, it will definitely improve the efficiency of the machine tool. Even if it is very small, it is still an improvement.

Okay, Genzi, you can go and have a rest too. You have to continue working during the day. Foreman Qi patted Liu Gen's shoulder and said.

Liu Gen nodded. At this time, he really needed to rest. When he returned to his residence in the Ministry of Transportation, it was a bit simple, with only a pair of quilts and toiletries. After a simple wash, Liu Gen lay on the bed.

There was a problem with the mechanical screws on the machine tool, but he couldn't solve it. Liu Gen felt that there was still a lot of things he needed to do. There was no relevant equipment for making screws in the arsenal. When needed, he could only buy it from the Kuomintang-controlled area. As for the Japanese-controlled area, it was impossible to buy mechanical screws. The Japanese managed this kind of thing very strictly.

Even simple mechanical screws need to be polished by hand, it can be imagined that the industrial foundation of the Eighth Route Army is poor.

However, Liu Gen also knew that the Eighth Route Army Headquarters also knew its own situation clearly and focused part of its energy on developing industry. The front line needed to fight against the Japanese, and there were many places in the rear that needed development, so the Eighth Route Army was under great pressure.

But everyone knows that such pressure is inevitable. No matter how high the pressure is, you cannot stop your own industrial development.

After opening the reputation mall, Liu Gen thought carefully and chose to redeem the drawings of the two machine tools. Since the drawings he exchanged were relatively backward, the reputation was not consumed, and the total amount was only ten points.

Liu Gen was a little dissatisfied with the physical constitution of the two machines. Could it be that the drawings of these two machines can only be compared with the big steamed bun manufacturing technology? Even if these two machines are much behind the outside world, they are not so cheap, right?

Liu Gen was not stupid enough to protest against the system. It was cheap, so he could exchange for more drawings. If he fell behind, he would fall behind. With the situation of the arsenal, too advanced machine tools could not be manufactured.

Besides, most of the machine tools in the arsenal are powered by steam. If Liu Gen made the electric machine tools, it would not be of any use at all. The arsenal would not be able to afford such a big guy.

After finding some paper, Liu Gen drew out the two machine tools he exchanged. These two machine tools were a little behind, but it was enough for the arsenal. Liu Gen was not very fast in drawing the drawings. By the time he fell asleep, the drawings were only half drawn.

Put the drawings on your own bedside. This is where Liu Gen rests. Few people come here. Even if they come, they will not easily touch Liu Gen's things. The drawings of the two machine tools have not been drawn yet, and the relevant data have not been marked. If they are taken away by others, Liu Gen will not feel distressed.

Without relevant data, even if Liu Gen draws all the drawings, it will not be of much use.
Chapter completed!