Chapter 36 Equipment Center

Author: Rabbit who loves drinking black tea

Chapter 36 Equipment Center

After sending Wang Le away, Zhang Fugui immediately came to find Cao Yang.

Although he had just carried out Cao Yang's instructions very well and had a pleasant conversation with Chuncheng Stamping.

But that doesn't mean he fully understands some of the collaborations.

"Director, Spring Stamping has a criminal record. Those who come to our factory to steal computers must be related to them."

"In the future, if we take the initiative to sell PRG molds to them and arrange for employees to go to their sites to assist in debugging, our technology will inevitably be leaked."

Zhang Fugui felt that his worries were completely justified.

Although the design of PRG mold is relatively difficult, if you want to learn it, you can definitely learn it in a few years.

Besides, when some employees go to the other party’s factory for debugging, it’s normal for a few to be poached, right?

Nanshan Auto Parts Factory will definitely suffer huge losses by then.

"It's not as exaggerated as you said. I have seriously considered this matter."

"Whether it's Spring City Volkswagen or Modu Volkswagen, we can't make their large stamping parts."

"In this case, the mold technology of these parts is something that can be traded for us."

"In the future, if most of Volkswagen's stamping dies are produced by us, suppliers from other OEMs will definitely consider taking the initiative to purchase molds from us."

"Although selling molds is a one-time business, the cumulative effect is quite considerable."

"Of course, what I care about most is not how much money I make from selling molds, but how selling molds can help our mold center grow and develop."

"Selling molds allows us to have a clear understanding of various stamping equipment, which is also very beneficial for us to enter the equipment processing industry in the future."

Cao Yang knew that Zhang Fugui was only thinking about the factory, so he patiently explained to him.

"Director, are we going to enter the equipment processing industry in the future?"

Zhang Fugui immediately grasped the key points of Cao Yang's words.

In the past year, Nanshan Auto Parts Factory has changed so much that he felt like he could no longer keep up.

Now he suddenly said that he wanted to build his own equipment, which is...

"When making auto parts, equipment is a very critical thing."

"Take the Spring City Stamping Factory as an example. The materials are purchased from outside, the equipment is purchased from outside, and the molds will also be purchased from outside in the future. So they will only earn some hard work during the processing."

"This production model is definitely not the direction of Nanshan."

"Besides, we will have to make more complex parts in the future, and many of the equipment will need to be specially customized. The price will be whatever you say."

"Even some high-end equipment will not be sold even if you pay them."

"We must avoid this situation to the greatest extent possible."

"Now is a very good starting point. Chuncheng Stamping and Chuncheng Fourth Ring Factory will purchase our PRG molds in large quantities in the future, and they will respond by modifying existing equipment for the time being."

"But sooner or later they will need to change to specialized PRG stamping machines. This is a very good opportunity for us."

"Start with PRG stamping machines, produce a batch for our factory, and sell a batch to Chuncheng Stamping Factory and Sihuan Factory. Later, we don't have to worry about other stamping factories not buying equipment from us."

Equipment manufacturing is a relatively humble industry.

But as a former senior engineer in the automotive industry, Cao Yang is very aware of the importance of equipment.

In particular, Nanshan Auto Parts Factory is destined to enter the complex electronic components and battery fields in the future, and its requirements for equipment will be even higher.

Whether it is to reduce costs, reduce equipment procurement cycles, or reduce the risk of bottlenecks, Cao Yang is committed to equipment.

The most important thing is that now there are two big fat sheep, actively feeding them into his mouth.

By then they had purchased low-priced and high-quality PRG equipment, and Nanshan had successfully opened up the market.

It’s a win-win!

Well, Nanshan Auto Parts Factory won twice again.

"What you say makes sense, but equipment production is a very professional field. We have no advantages at all when entering this field."

"If you are worried about the equipment, you can consider choosing several strategic partners and signing relevant cooperation agreements."

"Just because we want to eat pork doesn't mean we have to raise pigs ourselves."

Zhang Fugui obviously still does not approve of Nanshan Auto Parts Factory's easy design and equipment production.

"Uncle, this equipment manufacturing is actually very profitable and it really trains the technical staff."

"If Nanshan Auto Parts Factory wants to gain a foothold in the automotive industry, it must have its own core technology."

"It's definitely not possible to rely solely on molds."

"As for your worries, I actually already have a solution."

"I already have a design plan for a 600-ton PRG stamping machine, or even an 800-ton PRG stamping machine. I just have to implement it."

When Cao Yang said this, Zhang Fugui didn't know what else to say.

If Cao Yang had talked to him like this this time last year, Zhang Fugui would definitely not believe it.

But now...

Forget it, just give it a try.

Anyway, the factory is developing well, making a lot of money every month, and can afford to lose money.

"Director, although we have purchased PRG presses from Schuler and Aida, I'm afraid it's not that easy to imitate them directly."

"Even if it is imitated, it will definitely involve infringement and there will be no way to sell it to outsiders."

In Zhang Fugui's opinion, Cao Yang's so-called design plan must have been copied from Schuler or Aida.

It’s not that this is unacceptable, it’s just that it’s difficult to make money from it.

"Our Nanshan Auto Parts Factory never plagiarizes from others. We only suffer from plagiarism by others."

"Although these new stamping machines draw lessons from the technical solutions of Schuler and Aida, they are more advanced than what they are selling to us now."

"Whether it is in terms of production efficiency, production cost, or precision control, it will only be better."

Cao Yang's confident look gave Zhang Fugui some confidence.

When I exchanged nut plate technology, it was a series of technologies from materials to equipment, molds, etc.

If PRG equipment that will be produced 20 to 30 years ago is brought forward to production now, do we still have to worry about falling behind in technology?

"The company's business is very busy now. If we want to set up an equipment center, I'm afraid we will have to recruit more personnel."

Zhang Fugui no longer struggled with whether to enter the equipment production industry, but began to remind Cao Yang some precautions.

“If we’re short of people, we’re just recruiting!”

“If it’s difficult to recruit undergraduate students, junior college students are also possible, and technical schools are not impossible to consider.”

“Some jobs don’t require undergraduates to do them.”

Nanshan Auto Parts Factory now not only supplies nut plates to domestic North and South Volkswagen, but also exports them to Volkswagen headquarters.

Even starting last month, the first batch of nut plates from General Motors and Ford have begun to be exported.

Although there is only one part at the beginning, the quantity is large enough that you can’t handle it.

So now Nanshan Auto Parts Factory is really not short of money.
Chapter completed!