Joseph looked at the smooth, finely machined surface of the bracket and knew its precision had to be impressive.
Very soon, the Academy of Sciences expert responsible for testing looked over the drawings and announced the result. "Maximum tolerance: 0.19 millimeters."
Joseph smiled and applauded Lenoir in congratulations. Everyone else immediately joined in.
This was absolutely a moment worth commemorating—not only for France, but for the entire world of industrial technology.
Turning his head, Joseph asked the General Manager of Royal Precision Equipment Company, "How are preparations for mass-producing the new Milling Machine going? I want to buy one for the Royal Workshop. His Majesty the King will certainly love this."
Louis XVI's birthday was approaching, and a Rotary Milling Machine would definitely be the finest gift he could receive.
The manager hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the production equipment and workers are all in place. We can begin production at any time. We plan to produce one machine every two to three months at first, reaching two per month after a year."
Joseph sighed with some regret. "Then the first Milling Machine should go to United Steam Engine Company first."
After all, developing high-power Steam Engines was the most important matter. The one for his father would have to be treated as a Christmas gift instead.
Whitney added from the side, "Your Highness, United Steam Engine Company has already reserved this prototype."
Joseph immediately perked up. "Excellent. Then I'll order one of the new Milling Machines. Ah, how much does it cost?"
"It is our honor to supply the Royal Workshop..."
"The price."
"Th-this one costs 67,000 Francs, Your Highness."
Joseph drew in a sharp breath as well.
As expected of the finest equipment of this era, its price was equally extraordinary—but it was absolutely worth it.
Take the High-manganese