Ever since Owen didn't need to go to the cement workshop to help, he went to the blacksmith shop more often.Although there are drawings of the steam engine, he is still not at ease and has to personally control the quality.Sure enough, the blacksmiths couldn't get the details on the drawings accurately, and Owen needed to build a standard ruler to unify the length standards.Unexpectedly, he would unify the degrees in weights and measures here, and then he would unify other physical units and standards one after another.In the manufacturing process, Owen is less demanding on other components, as long as the error is not too large.However, the requirements for the components of the cylinder and piston are extremely high, and they are always required to be rebuilt if they do not meet the standards.This makes the blacksmiths cry bitterly, does it need to be so harsh?
In addition, it is extremely troublesome to manufacture gas pipes.Although they were a little dissatisfied in their hearts, they didn't dare to say anything because of Owen's identity.Just do it honestly and according to the requirements, anyway, the money is quite a lot, and there is no loss.Geeta is one of only three blacksmiths in Frontier Town.He has a rugged appearance, a majestic body and bronzed skin.Recently, he has been a little distressed, because his blacksmith shop is close to the castle, and as a result, the lord has asked all the steam engine parts made by the three blacksmith shops to be piled up in his place, which is too much space.Yes, it was too time-consuming to build a steam engine from a blacksmith shop alone, so Owen recruited all the blacksmiths in town and their apprentices, each with a share to make the parts they needed.Seeing the pile of iron lumps that she didn't know what to do, Geeta felt irritated.I don't know when the lord will come over to finish it, and it can't be assembled yet, saying that it will take some time to transform the new magic to weld the small parts together.But how long will it take?
If you can't transform new magic, won't you just keep piling it up here?
He didn't dare to deal with the lord's things at will.No, I'll have to find a time to explain to the lord and ask him to transfer this pile of parts to him first, Geeta secretly decided in her heart.At this time, an apprentice who was in charge of forging with a sledgehammer in both hands reminded loudly: "Master, why don't you hammer it?"
What are you standing there in a daze?
”"Oh!
Damn it!
”Coming to her senses, Geeta quickly picked up the hammer and struck the red-hot iron billet.actually went into a daze at work, blaming the pile of iron lumps, he scolded in his heart."
Master, the Marquis is here!"
Another apprentice suddenly ran in and shouted."
Let's go, go out and have a look."
Putting the billet back into the furnace with an iron clamp, Geeta and his apprentice quickly put down their equipment and walked out of the shop to meet the lord.Owen and his party came to the blacksmith shop, and they didn't talk nonsense, directly stating that the purpose was to weld the small parts of the steam engine.This made Geeta very excited, and the lord finally took care of the lump of iron.He and his apprentices moved the parts one by one to an uninhabited open space not far away, and they were quite diligent.Owen first took out four identical curved iron plates from the parts, which were the parts of the cylinder, which could be enclosed in a complete cylindrical shape.Perform the Fireball Technique with your right hand, move it above your fingers, and stuff a hot magic stone into your palm, which will reduce the consumption of mana and increase the temperature.Then, according to the previous mastery, turn the fireball technique into a blue flame on the fingertips.This time, Owen's opening was smaller than the last time, and the length of the flame was only about twelve centimeters.Fixing the two iron plates and fitting them tightly, Owen held a long thin iron bar in his left hand, raised the high-temperature flame of the tip of his right finger, and began to weld.When the flame falls on the splicing of two iron plates, the high temperature makes the edges of the two iron plates appear in a molten state, and the molten iron blends together, creating a molten pool, and then the thin iron bar is stretched over, and the molten iron melted by the iron bar fills the molten iron pool.Welding all the way like this, fortunately, Owen practiced welding in his dream, and the first actual combat in reality went well.Once one side is welded, reduce the mana output and solder again in the same position on the backside.The welding was done, and Owen checked the lower joint, which was very strong and a perfect weld.
[Ouch, yes, you're already a qualified welder.] 】Winster complimented with a hint of humor.
[Hmph, of course.] 】Embarrassingly, Owen didn't hear it.The others watched curiously as Owen did the welding work, and they all let out a cry of surprise when they saw the two iron plates firmly "glued" together.Especially Geeta.He was amazed, for the first time in all his years of blacksmithing had seen two iron plates joined together in this way.Unlike bolts and willow joints, this method is more robust and reliable.In addition to the amazement, Geeta was more regretful.This method is obviously only possible for a magician, and it is destined to be impossible for him.Next, the other two iron plates were welded together in the same way, and a cylindrical cylinder was made.Owen casually handed it over to Geeta's apprentice to polish off the fluid traces of the molten iron.After that, Owen successively welded some small parts into large parts, and all the parts of the steam engine were completed.Eventually, with everyone's help, a huge black steam engine was assembled.This seemingly simple big guy has a different kind of beauty in Owen's eyes.Because it contains the beauty of technology, it is a powerful machine that anyone can easily use.Of course, this is only the first steam engine, and naturally there are some shortcomings.Later, when there are better technical conditions, we will build a steam engine with better performance.
[AhhIt was a memorable moment when the first steam engine was built in Frontiertown. 】Winster said."
Wow!
It looks amazing. ”After a spin around the steam engine, Fanny reached out and knocked on it, turned her head to Owen and asked, "What can this big guy do?"
”"It moves on its own, and it's powerful.Many places that need to be done can be replaced with it. ”Owen explained.Hearing this, Geeta immediately turned her head away and covered her mouth and snickered.There are many places in this so-called steam engine that he installed with his own hands.Therefore, he knew very well in his heart that this was a big lumpy iron lump.This kind of thing will move on its own?
What are you kidding?
The current aristocracy is also really, and likes to mess up some messy things and blow some whimsical cowhides.Shaking her head helplessly, Geeta called a few apprentices back to work.Anyway, he had already finished assembling the machine for the lord, and he didn't have anything to do now.Like Geeta, Fanny doesn't believe that the steam will move on its own, while Marpel tries to convince herself inwardly that she believes in Owen.Owen understands this.The average person would not believe it until they saw the steam engine run on its own.If he hadn't fully understood how the steam engine worked, he certainly wouldn't have believed it either."
You'll see later, and you'll naturally believe what I say."
Asking Geeta's blacksmith for water and charcoal, Owen poured the water into the boiler, added charcoal underneath it, and lit it with fireball."
Boil water?"
Fanny muttered quietly.Owen didn't speak, just waited quietly.When he first saw the drawings of the steam engine, he thought it was a furnace for boiling water, and was "praised" by Winster, saying that he had discovered the secret of the development of human science and technology - that is, to boil water in different ways.After ten minutes of waiting, the water in the boiler was boiled, and the gurgling sound inside could be heard.Soon, there was a crackling sound in the cylinder, which seemed to be filled with steam.Then, an exciting scene came, the piston moved, and it pushed the connecting rod and began to move outward.Under the action of the double connecting rod back and forth, the iron wheel accelerated and rotated, and the speed reached the current maximum value in a short time.Owen could feel the air flow caused by the rotation of the iron wheel standing next to him, and what a powerful force it contained.The machine shuddered slightly, making an unpleasant and piercing roar, and the exhaust holes kept spewing out white mist.Seeing such a scene, Fanny and Marpel on the side were already dumbfounded.How wonderful!
Watching the steam engine run successfully, Owen couldn't help but indulge in it.This is the power of steam!