Thunderous applause and cheers echoed continuously in the workshop, as if they were about to lift the tall roof off. The gantry planer, which had been like a lifeless behemoth not long ago, was now emitting a steady and powerful roar, the worktable moving smoothly back and forth, the tool post feeding precisely, and all operating parameters displaying within the normal range.
But this is not enough to prove that the repair was completely successful. The real test is the precision of the machining.
"Get to work! Check the accuracy!" The chief engineer, barely suppressing his excitement, gave the order in a slightly hoarse voice.
The prepared blank was hoisted onto the workbench and secured with clamps. Under everyone's watchful eyes, Liu Li personally set the machining program—a highly demanding flat surface and a set of precision slots.
start up!
The sharp planer blades cut into the workpiece, emitting a rhythmic cutting sound and swirling up bright silver spirals of iron filings. Everyone's heart rose and fell with the back and forth of the planer blades. Several veteran craftsmen even crowded to the front, their eyes fixed on the machining process, judging the smoothness of the operation based on their years of experience.
The processing is complete. The workpiece is unloaded, and the inspector, who had been waiting nearby, immediately steps forward to conduct a comprehensive inspection using the most precise level, dial indicator, and optical coordinate measuring machine.
The workshop fell silent again, save for the soft clicking of the measuring instruments and the heavy breathing of the workers. The inspectors, focused intently, repeatedly measured and checked the data, fine beads of sweat forming on their foreheads.
Time passed by, and each second felt incredibly long.
Finally, the inspector straightened up, removed his oil-stained white gloves, and with an almost incredulous expression on his face, took a deep breath, faced the chief engineer and the eagerly waiting crowd, and loudly announced with all his might:
"Report! Workpiece inspection complete! Flatness, parallelism, slot dimensions, and positional accuracy... all meet factory standards! Fully qualified!"
"good!!!"
"It's a success! It's really a success!"
"Good heavens, she really fixed it!"
An overwhelming sense of joy and relief flooded the entire workshop like a burst dam. This time, the cheers were even more enthusiastic and longer-lasting than before. The workers clapped their hands vigorously, oblivious to the fact that their palms were red; the veteran workers patted the shoulders of those around them, grinning broadly, their eyes glistening with excited tears; and the young technicians embraced each other excitedly.
The chief engineer let out a long sigh of relief, his clenched fist slowly loosened, and a bright smile of relief appeared on his face. He strode over to Liu Li, patted her shoulder forcefully, and said "Good!" three times.
Director Zhao was so excited that he grabbed his hat and waved it in the air: "That's great! Liu Li, you've done a great service! You've saved us from an emergency!"
Master Wang Jianguo stood on the outer edge of the crowd, looking at his apprentice who was surrounded by people in the center, his face flushed but still humble. On his usually serious face, a very subtle but gratified smile finally appeared.
Fu Jingchen stood among his colleagues in the technical department, his gaze passing through the crowd, briefly meeting Liu Li's eyes. His eyes were filled with a dazzling light of pride for her.
Surrounded by praise and cheers, Liu Li was enveloped in deafening applause and shouts, surrounded by excited and genuine smiling faces. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, a surge of warmth coursing through her body. Exhaustion remained, but an immense, indescribable sense of accomplishment and joy completely overwhelmed her.
She did it. Amidst everyone's doubts and under immense pressure, she single-handedly revitalized this crucial "industrial mother machine" through her accurate judgment, ingenious thinking, and superb skills!
The roar of the machine tools sounded so pleasant at that moment, like the most beautiful symphony dedicated to those who strive and triumph. The smell of machine oil mixed with the scent of metal cutting fluid in the air seemed to carry a sweet taste of success.
A miracle was created on this ordinary night by a pair of young, yet powerful and wise hands.
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