Stutopia Posted February 18, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Have a great trip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thank you guys! We're in Xi'an safe and sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 21, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj86 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 No sign of exhaust titanium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 wow ............ just WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Come in No 6 your time is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus-350z Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just WOW! And I imagine the pictures don't even come close to doing it justice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Would love to visit this place, must be incredible! enjoy chaps Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irn Bru Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Difinit "bucklist" holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Amazing, how much does each one weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 ^^ and can you fit one in your suitcase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 21, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Interesting So all the titanium stuff you can buy gets knocked up out there then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted February 25, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 25, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Welcome home. Hope Octzilla has been ok whilst you been away ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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