Stutopia Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 We're off, see you later folks! Is that business class I am seeing? Where else would expect to see Ronnie O'Sulivan and Sir Chris Hoy on a flight? 2 Quote
Paul K Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Have a great trip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 Thank you guys! We're in Xi'an safe and sound Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Yesterday we visited the factory where the TORQEN titanium bolts, engine harness covers, intakes are being manufactured. We were very impressed with the quality of the finished products, simply flawless. We discussed about few more products we currently designing and also got to test their new laser engraving machinery. Some pics below: Edited February 21, 2016 by Adrian@TORQEN 2 Quote
Darren-B Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 I must say I was so impressed with the quality of the items that they can produce here. So many un-imaginable things they can do, also such a kind & friendly bunch of people also. The hospitality was top notch. Can't wait to go forward & develop the future products with them. Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 Today we went to the Terracotta Warriors museum. What an amazing place, full of thousands years of history! The details on the warriors are mind blowing. You can read more about it here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army 5 Quote
Gus-350z Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Just WOW! And I imagine the pictures don't even come close to doing it justice! Quote
Humpy Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Would love to visit this place, must be incredible! enjoy chaps Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Quote
evilscorp Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Amazing, how much does each one weight? Quote
ioneabee Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 ^^ and can you fit one in your suitcase Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 Amazing, how much does each one weight? Chariots are made from bronze, over 1000kg each. Warriors are made from the local special clay, hollow inside, about 300kg each. We had a private tour guide hired by the factory we work with, it was a nice touch as she spoke really good English and knew the place inside out. They discovered this place in 1974 while the local farmers were digging for water. There are thousands still uncovered until they figure out how to protect the colours as they fade within few weeks if let in the normal air. Some amazing stories about Qin, China's first emperor. He unified China's 7 kingdoms under his reign, built this place and also the Great Wall, such a busy man 3 Quote
nissanman312 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 All this stuff can be done in UK I just guess not at a price worth turning a profit on Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 All this stuff can be done in UK Correct, UK has the largest production of titanium in the world https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_titanium_production Quote
nissanman312 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Interesting So all the titanium stuff you can buy gets knocked up out there then? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 China is the largest producer as you can see, Baoji has hundreds of factories that produce titanium parts from aviation to water sports, car parts, medical etc... Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 25, 2016 Author Posted February 25, 2016 Back in UK! What an amazing trip that was! I will post some more pics here when I get a chance, there is a lot to catch up with! Anything I missed, please let me know here or via PM. 1 Quote
RobPhoboS Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome back mate ! Looked like a mega trip for both work and, dare I say it... culture Now. GET BACK TO WORK Quote
Darren-B Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 😴 I'll let Adrian post the pictures, but what an amazing place. Could have done with a few more days out there Quote
Payco Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome home. Hope Octzilla has been ok whilst you been away ?. Quote
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