After the list of materials is finalized, the procurement work officially begins.
Shen Zhaodi and her two sisters became regular visitors to the building materials market.
They go out early and come back late every day, bargaining with merchants to buy the most affordable materials.
Zhou Ziwen supervised the construction progress in the factory to ensure that every step was carried out according to the drawings.
Once, Shen Zhaodi encountered a problem when purchasing steel.
The steel specifications provided by the supplier were slightly different from what Zhou Ziwen required, but the price was cheaper.
Shen Zhaodi hesitated and immediately found Zhou Ziwen.
"Ziwen, there are some problems with the steel specifications, but the price is much cheaper. What should we do?" Shen Zhaodi asked anxiously.
Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, tell me the specific specifications and prices, and I'll calculate whether it will affect the bearing capacity of the foundation."
Then, Zhou Ziwen quickly took out a calculator and recalculated the bearing capacity of the foundation based on the specifications of the steel and the weight of the equipment.
After careful calculation, he found that although the specifications were slightly different, they still met the usage requirements and could save a considerable amount of expenses.
He immediately called Shen Zhaodi back, “You can buy it, but you must ask the supplier to provide a quality guarantee. We can’t take risks on quality.”
Shen Zhaodi breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I'll do it right away."
After the materials arrived, the construction and renovation officially began.
Zhou Ziwen invited a local construction team to carry out the construction according to the renovation drawings.
He supervises the construction progress in the factory every day to ensure that every detail meets the requirements.
Foundation construction is the focus of the entire renovation project.
According to Zhou Ziwen's design, the workers first leveled the ground, then laid the steel mesh, and finally poured the concrete.
Zhou Ziwen stood aside, carefully checking the concrete mix and the uniformity of pouring.
“The concrete mix ratio must be accurate, otherwise it will affect the strength of the foundation.”
He often reminded the workers, "Pay attention to vibration when pouring to ensure that the concrete is dense."
Partition construction is also proceeding simultaneously.
Light steel keels and gypsum boards gradually took shape in the hands of the workers, dividing the factory into office and production areas.
Zhou Ziwen has very high requirements for the sealing and sound insulation of the partition. He personally checks every seam to ensure that there are no gaps.
Water and electricity transformation is another important part of the construction.
Professional water and electricity workers rearranged the water and electricity lines according to the drawings provided by Zhou Ziwen.
They ran the wires through pre-buried pipes, installed new switches and sockets, and upgraded the original circuits.
The laying of water pipes is also carried out strictly according to the drawings to ensure the stability of the water supply system.
During the construction process, Zhou Ziwen also paid special attention to the installation of the ventilation system.
He invited a professional ventilation engineer to design an efficient ventilation system based on the layout of the factory and the heat generation of the equipment.
Ventilation ducts wind across the top of the factory building, bringing in fresh air while expelling heat and dust.
After two weeks of intensive construction, the factory renovation was basically completed.
The equipment foundation has been poured, the partitions have been installed, and the water, electricity lines and ventilation systems are all debugged normally.
Zhou Ziwen looked at the newly renovated factory and felt a sense of accomplishment.
After the construction was completed, Zhou Ziwen organized a comprehensive acceptance inspection.
He took Shen Zhaodi and Chen Qiaoyi with him to carefully inspect every step of the construction.
They first checked the flatness and strength of the equipment foundation and measured the levelness of the foundation with a level to ensure that the error was within the allowable range.
Next, they checked the sealing and sound insulation of the partitions.
Zhou Ziwen walked back and forth between the office area and the production area, listening carefully to whether there was any noise coming in.
He found a small gap at the bottom of the partition and immediately asked the construction team to repair it.
The acceptance of water and electricity systems is also very strict.
They checked the power supply of each switch and socket and tested the water supply pressure and sealing of the water pipes.
During the inspection, they discovered a leak in a water pipe joint and immediately notified the plumbers to repair it.
Acceptance of the ventilation system is the last step.
They started the ventilation equipment and checked the air circulation.
Zhou Ziwen felt the air flow everywhere in the factory to ensure there were no dead corners.
He found that the air volume of the vents was unevenly distributed and immediately adjusted the angle and position of the vents.
After careful inspection and repair, the factory renovation project was finally completed successfully.
Zhou Ziwen stood in the middle of the factory, looking at the clean and bright environment, his heart filled with pride.
He knew that this was just the beginning and that they would face the challenge of equipment installation and production next.
After the factory renovation was completed, Zhou Ziwen began to purchase equipment.
Based on the results of previous market research, he made a detailed list of equipment, including high-precision CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, etc.
These devices are the core of mechanical processing, and their quality is directly related to the precision and quality of the products.
But in this day and age, these machines are not so easy to buy.
Fortunately, he also has a backer.
Just talk to his teacher, Professor Liu, about this matter.
Professor Liu is a senior expert in the field of mechanical engineering. He not only has a profound influence in academia, but also has extensive network resources in the industry.
Zhou Ziwen knew very well that Professor Liu's help would be the key to their purchase of equipment.
Zhou Ziwen came to Professor Liu's office with a list of equipment.
Professor Liu smiled kindly when he saw Zhou Ziwen. "Ziwen, how come you have time to come and see me? Did you encounter any problems?"
Zhou Ziwen nodded. "Teacher Liu, you're right. I'm currently planning to start my own machinery processing plant, and I've run into some difficulties purchasing equipment. The equipment on the market is in short supply, and prices are unstable. I'm worried I won't be able to buy the right equipment."
Professor Liu listened carefully and nodded. "That's indeed a problem. But don't worry, I'll help you. What specific equipment requirements do you have?"
Zhou Ziwen handed the equipment list to Professor Liu and introduced in detail the technical parameters and performance requirements of each device.
Professor Liu looked at the list carefully, asking some detailed questions from time to time.
Zhou Ziwen answered them one by one, and the two discussed for a long time.
After listening to Zhou Ziwen's introduction, Professor Liu nodded and said, "The requirements for these devices are indeed quite high, but I will do my best to help you. I have some old friends in the equipment manufacturing industry who are experts in this field. I can contact them and see if they can provide you with some assistance."
Zhou Ziwen's heart was filled with gratitude. "Teacher Liu, thank you so much! You are my timely help."
Professor Liu smiled. "Don't thank me. You have the courage and determination to start this business, so I should support you. I will contact them as soon as possible and try to find the right equipment for you as quickly as possible." (End of this chapter)
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