They were talking nonsense, each looking extremely excited.

"The construction speed is so fast. Welding of the first steel plate will start tomorrow!"

"This is a big deal. I heard that the chief designer and commander of the 054 ship will come here."

"I don't know who welded the first weld tomorrow. If only I were, I could shine my ancestors."

"Forget it, you almost get angry. I guess it's Master Zhang Yi."

"That's not necessarily true. Maybe it's Master Liu, his level is also good."

While eating, they talked about the welding of the first steel plate tomorrow, and even fantasized about the welding of the first weld.

However, this should be a luxury. Who will weld the first weld?

It is still an unknown number for the time being, and may be among several high-level welding workers such as Zhang Yi.

The welding of the first steel plate is not only a major event in the construction of the first ship of the 054 ship, but also a major event in the Dongjiang Shipyard.

In the evening, in order to ensure that everything is foolproof and do your work better, Dongjiang Shipyard held another office meeting.

In fact, two days ago, I held a special office meeting, focusing on the welding of the first steel plate and holding another office meeting, which shows the importance of Donghai Shipyard.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Zhang Yi rode his bicycle out, which was a little different from usual. He wore the cleanest work clothes, carefully combed his hair, and his beard was even shaved cleanly.

To put it more exaggeratedly, when he was named a technical expert in the factory, he appeared to be not as formal as he is today when he went on stage to receive the award wearing a big red flower.

The whole person seemed very energetic. The first steel plate of the 054 ship began to be formally welded today, which was a major event in his career.

"Will the factory ask me to weld the first weld?"

He thought about this question again in his mind. It was the ninth time he thought about this question since yesterday.

As a skilled welder, he certainly hopes to weld the first weld of the 054 ship. If so, it will definitely be a highlight of his entire career.

But I was a little nervous and had no absolute certainty. There were several welders in the factory with a small gap in his technical level, and more people had obtained the welder certification from the International Classification Society.

No matter what, he arrived at the welding workshop early with hope in his heart.

One after another, some workers arrived. Working hours were not yet here, and everyone was chatting together. Of course, the topic was to wait for the welding of the first steel plate that was about to begin.

"It's like a dream, and the welding of the first fast steel plate will begin."

"You guys say, who will weld the first weld later?"

"I think it should be Lao Liu, who won the advanced individual in the workshop last year."

"No, I think it should be Lao Xie. He has a good technical level. The key is that he will retire next year. He has worked hard all his life and may take care of him in the factory."

Some people also said: "The most likely one should be Master Zhang Yi, who has the highest technical level."

Seeing someone mentioning him, Zhang Yi just smiled and said nothing.

Could it be yourself?

Zhang Yi really has no confidence. As everyone said, everyone has the possibility of welding the first weld, and there are very sufficient reasons.

Everyone was talking about this, and Zhang Yi was a little nervous.

At this time, the director of the welding workshop came over. The workers who were talking a lot gradually became quiet. There were only two, and the three were still whispering.

The workshop director came over and walked to Zhang Yi, his voice was very loud: "Zhang Yi, wait a moment, you will weld the first weld, take out your special skills, and weld it beautifully, so that our workshop will be more beautiful in front of the leaders."

What!

The scene became completely quiet in an instant!

Everyone was stunned and didn't react for a while!

Is this a formal arrangement?

It was not until the workshop director had left that everyone realized, including Zhang Yi himself.

At this moment, he was extremely excited!

There was a voice in my heart shouting, "I will weld the first weld, it's me, not someone else!"

After a brief quiet, the workers suddenly became turbulent and could not calm down. Many people were even more envious.

Oh my god!

It’s indeed Master Zhang Yi, I envy him so much!

If it were me, how great it would be, it would be worth it for the rest of my life!

In addition to envying, there are more congratulations. After all, everyone is a colleague and has a good relationship.

"Master Zhang, congratulations!"

"Lao Zhang, you must treat you after get off work."

"Master Zhang Yi, I will help you later and take me to show my face in front of the leaders."

A kind laughter sounded around him, and the stone in Zhang Yi's heart completely fell to the ground. After expressing his gratitude to the workers who congratulated him, he began to prepare for welding.

………

Yang Fan also drove out early in the morning and did not go to Donghai Station, but went directly to Dongjiang Shipyard.

Today, the first steel plate of the Type 054 missile frigate began to be formally welded.

When we arrived at the Dongjiang Shipyard, there were already many people in the welding workshop, including Sun Baoguo.

Sun Baoguo also saw Yang Fan and strode to greet him, "Chief Yang, you're here so early!"

The two shook hands tightly.

They are all very happy!

Yang Fan took a look at the situation here and asked: "How is the preparations done? When can we start welding the first steel plate?"

Sun Baoguo raised his hand and looked at the time, and replied: "It's about half an hour to start with the final preparations. Commander Luo is already on the way here and should be almost here."

He arrived at Donghai International Airport early this morning. Feng Wangdong had already brought his people and cars to the airport to greet him personally, and was already on the way back.

"Let's go to the welding station to take a look." Sun Bao Guoluo.

Yang Fan nodded gently.

There are several welding stations preparing in total, and most of the stations are almost done. Yang Fan also saw several familiar faces, such as Zhang Yi, who had welded the specimens.

Yang Fan said: "Lao Sun, who will weld a weld?"

Sun Baoguodao: "Zhang Yi will do the welding, he is the best welder with our welding skills."

Yang Fan agreed: "Yes, it is indeed the best-skilled welder to weld the first steel plate of the 054 ship."

Hull welding is divided into component welding, segment welding, total segment welding, etc. The part welding is about to start soon.

First, the steel plate or steel that has the material and the welding bevel is welded into parts, and then the parts are welded into sections, and finally the total section. During ship manufacturing, the welding process runs almost throughout the entire process of ship construction.

There are multiple welding platforms in the welding workshop, each platform is almost a welding station, and steel plates and steel that need to be welded are prepared next to it.

The platforms are divided into fixed platforms and mobile platforms. In the welding workshop, both platforms are available. The welding of components is generally on the fixed platforms, the welding of segments is generally on the mobile platforms, and the welding of the total segments is generally on the ship platform.

According to the construction process, the Type 054 missile frigate is divided into three general sections, and their welding is on the ship platform. Dongjiang Shipyard is preparing an inclined construction ship platform.

Sun Baoguo took Yang Fan and introduced these platforms while watching the preparations.

Not long after, Luo Jianguo arrived.

After he arrived, the huge welding workshop was in a small boil. The workers knew that the leader had arrived, and some people even looked at this side.

The chief designer has arrived, and the commander has arrived!

Several major leaders of Dongjiang Shipyard were all at the welding site, including Feng Wangdong, the chief construction engineer of the 054 ship.

Everyone shook hands with each other and greeted each other.

Soon, the director of the welding workshop came to report: "Dear leaders, the preparations are fully completed and we can start welding."

Sun Baoguo nodded and waved: "Please please, everyone, we will start welding the first weld."

A large group of people arrived in front of one of the welding platforms. Zhang Yi and two welders were ready. Seeing so many people coming, the two welders seemed a little nervous.

However, Zhang Yi seemed to have seen big scenes, and looked calm and confident.

Sun Bao Guodao: "Start welding!"

Zhang Yi nodded, picked up the welding gun, and prepared to weld the first weld. As for the preparations, all the welded steel plates have been made, fixed, and the level is found. Just pick up the welding gun and weld it.

Many workers looked here, and many of them looked envious.

In everyone's eyes, Zhang Yi held a welding gun in one hand and a welding mask in the other hand, and began welding the first weld of the 054 ship.

The sound of welding sounded!

The strong light from welding almost shines the entire welding platform!

Not long after, the first weld was welded, and Zhang Yi put down the welding gun and did not continue the welding of the second weld. He knew that the leaders must look at the first weld completed.

The welding was completed, and the lights came over, illuminating the welds.
To be continued...