Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 83 First Meeting with Elder Song

"Okay!" Qin Liang nodded, "It just requires..."

"What do you need?" Engineer Huang asked. "We'll provide manpower, labor, and data..."

“Design fees!” Qin Liang said, “Modifying the flaps is such a huge undertaking, it would cost at least several million in design fees…”

"Comrade Qin Liang, the J-8 is a key project for the Air Force. Providing compatibility testing for the J-8 is something countless units within the aviation industry would kill for!" Engineer Huang couldn't hold back any longer: "Being able to provide compatibility testing for our aircraft is an honor for you! You..."

"Ahem, Engineer Huang, let's leave such an honorable task to our brother unit."

Beside him, Old Tu also frowned. After all, Shen Yang was the head of the aviation industry system, and you're doing this...

Qin Liang wouldn't tolerate them. What's wrong with being the "big brother"? What has the "big brother" accomplished in all these decades? They've been working on the J-8 fighter jet for so many years, yet they still act so superior. They're the ones who need their help, but they give off the impression of being eager to please them.

We at Northwestern Polytechnical University don't fawn over you!
Back then, when you sold the machine heads to Factory 132, didn't you still ask for a large sum of money?
Besides, what if these guys take a fancy to the computers at Northwestern Polytechnical University and apply to higher authorities, asking Northwestern Polytechnical University to contribute computers to support their research?
Huang Gong's expression shifted between light and shadow. Looking at Qin Liang's face, he felt an urge to slap him, but when he saw the lapel, he was filled with anticipation.

This maneuvering flap is absolutely invaluable! The J-8 needs it!
He hesitated for a good ten minutes before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "Fine, I'll give you the money, but several million is too much! Don't be so greedy, Northwestern Polytechnical University, I'll give you 100,000..."

"One hundred thousand? What can one hundred thousand do? Engineer Huang, are you trying to fob us off like beggars?" Qin Liang glanced at Engineer Huang: "Do you know why the four flap actuators I brought are completely identical?"

"Are the craftsmen at Northwestern Polytechnical University skilled?"

"Even the best can't be better than our Factory 132's level 7 workers?" Qin Liang glanced at Engineer Huang: "Our Northwestern Polytechnical University's Mechanical Engineering Department developed a CNC machine tool controlled by an 8086 chip. These flap actuators were machined by the CNC machine tool. The entire process is program-controlled, so only then will they be exactly the same. We spent over a million yuan just on the research and development of this CNC machine tool!"

CNC machine tools!

Using computers to control machine tools can improve machining accuracy and consistency, and reduce the technical difficulty for workers. The West began related research in the 1950s.

Not to be outdone, in 1958, Tsinghua University and the Capital No. 1 Machine Tool Plant jointly developed the X53K1 three-axis CNC machine tool, not much later than the West.

Its computer uses a linear interpolation vacuum tube system, and the transmission system is an electrical servo system driven by a stepper motor, which can realize the linkage of three coordinates. It is mainly used to demonstrate Dongfang's achievements in the field of CNC machine tools, and has not been put into large-scale production.

Afterwards, Dongfang continued to develop in the field of numerical control. In 1966, it developed the first transistor numerical control system using linear-circular interpolation. In 1970, it continued its efforts and successfully developed an integrated circuit numerical control system.

However, these CNC systems all have significant drawbacks. They can only process according to preset methods and lack the ability to program on the fly. Without a microcomputer, they are soulless! The use of the 8086 chip to control machine tools by the Mechanical Engineering Department of Northwestern Polytechnical University is a huge advancement! Hearing Qin Liang say this, everyone's eyes widened. Northwestern Polytechnical University had actually developed a CNC machine tool controlled by a microcomputer? This flap actuator cylinder was processed using this advanced equipment!

"Great! That's fantastic! Our Factory 132 will buy a batch!"

Right now, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is just earning research and development funding. Factory 132's ability to sell J-7 fighters and develop the J-7 super fighter is all thanks to NPU! So Professor Tu immediately stated: Buy it! Now that we have money, we have to support our brother unit!
"Old Tu, it will probably take a while longer. Currently, our CNC machine tools can only produce this type of actuator. The program is still being improved, and the machine tools are also being improved. Once the research and development is complete, you must buy them. If you buy less than fifty units, you are looking down on us!"

"well."

Engineer Huang's expression was complicated. There was a reason why Northwestern Polytechnical University wanted several million... Wait a minute! We don't need to buy machine tools. We just want you to do the processing. It's just a matter of using some electricity. It doesn't cost millions!

Thinking of this, he became a little annoyed. This arrogant guy didn't take Shenyang seriously at all!

His gaze moved back and forth, finally settling on one person: "Professor Li, is this how Northwestern Polytechnical University educates its students?"

Li Fengwei, a teacher who came with Qin Liang, spoke up: "Engineer Huang, Qin Liang is the most outstanding student at Northwestern Polytechnical University. We are proud of him. His words are the words of Northwestern Polytechnical University!"

"Hmph, from now on, graduates from Northwestern Polytechnical University..." Engineer Huang gritted his teeth, "Don't even think about working in Shenyang!" However... he stopped midway through his sentence, because he was afraid that Old Tu next to him would chime in, "However many graduates from Northwestern Polytechnical University there are, our Factory 132 will take them all!"
Just then, a voice came from outside: "Old Tu, I'm so sorry I'm late! This flutter problem can be handled by our 611 team. Our 611 team has the technology..."

As the voice sounded, an elderly man in his fifties appeared at the door. He was not tall, his hair was slightly gray, but his eyes were incredibly bright.

Upon seeing this person, Qin Liang was instantly filled with excitement: Old Song!
Mr. Song was born in 1930. In that special era, he participated in the revolution, went to the front line, and served as a scout. In 1950, he went to study at the Second Air Force Aviation School and then participated in the Far East War. In 1954, he entered Harbin Engineering University and stayed in Shenyang after graduation, thus beginning his journey of developing aircraft.

He participated in the development of the Dongfeng-113 aircraft, worked on the J-7, and was the first to propose the idea of ​​a twin-engine, larger version of the J-8. Later, he led the J-9 team south and established the 611 Research Institute. Although the J-9 project ultimately failed, it laid the foundation for the development of the J-10, followed by the J-20, J-36, and so on.

"Old Tu, who is this?" Qin Liang asked curiously, trying to control his excitement.

Before Professor Tu could answer, Professor Song walked over: "Qin Liang, right? I'm Professor Song from Institute 611. I heard you're very capable at Northwestern Polytechnical University. Come join our Institute 611 after you graduate!"

"Old Song, don't try to steal our talent from Factory 132!" Old Tu immediately became anxious: "I've had my eye on Liangzi for a long time. If Northwestern Polytechnical University hadn't been so reluctant to let him go, he would already be the deputy director of the design office at Factory 132! I don't blame you for being late, but if you try to steal my talent, don't blame me for turning against you!"

Huang Gong became invisible to the side, because Qin Liang wasn't worried about job assignments after graduation at all, and he didn't care even if he offended Shen Yang!

(End of this chapter)