CNC Punch/Fiber Laser Combination Machine

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a purchase description for one (1) Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Punch/Fiber Laser Combination Machine. It outlines the minimum requirements for the machine itself, including technical data, tooling, accessories, ancillary equipment, foundation, delivery, unloading, rigging, installation, testing, and training. The machine will be used at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for precision punching and laser cutting of aircraft sheet metal engine components.

• One (1) CNC Punch/Fiber Laser Combination Machine.

• Machine must be new and commercially available, not a prototype, pre-production, or experimental unit.

• Must process various aluminum, steel, inconel, titanium, copper, brass, nickel, and stainless-steel alloys.

• Specific requirements for:

  • Design and construction (new, defect-free, accessible parts for repair).
  • Controls (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
  • Safety (OSHA compliance, safety signs, guarding, audible noise levels not exceeding 84 dB).
  • Hazardous material exclusions (free of known hazardous materials).
  • Lubrication (data and system requirements).
  • Replacement parts (interchangeable, manufactured to specifications).
  • Components including Punching Turret Station, Base, Table, Laser Scrap Conveyor, Punch Slug Conveyor, Parts Conveyor, Nozzle Cleaner, Drive System, High-Speed Capacitive Cutting Head, Dust Collector, Chiller Unit, Gas and Assist Gas Systems, Control System (PLC, Cam Software), and a dedicated Laptop for Offline Programming.
  • Specific details on machine size, capacity, alignment, accuracy tolerances, and tooling.

• Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not specified in this document.

• Proposals must indicate compliance with specified standards (e.g., FED-STD-H28B, OSHA, MIL-STD-130N, AGMA, ANSI, ISO, NEMA, NFPA).

• Vendors must specify which documents they will utilize for compliance at the time of proposal.

• Technical data, including engineering drawings, installation/foundation drawings, and control of hazardous energy procedures, must be provided.

• A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) are required.

• Performance testing includes punching and laser cutting operations on specified materials and thicknesses.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document lists numerous applicable government and non-government documents, specifications, standards, and handbooks that must be adhered to.

• Delivery, installation, and training will be at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Cherry Point, North Carolina.

• Government will provide utilities hook-up within 55 linear feet of the machine.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a purchase description for one (1) Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Punch/Fiber Laser Combination Machine. It outlines the minimum requirements for the machine itself, as well as technical data, tooling, accessories, ancillary equipment, delivery, installation, testing, and training. The machine will be used at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) in Cherry Point, North Carolina, for processing aircraft sheet metal engine components, primarily for precision punching and laser cutting operations on various metal alloys.

• One (1) CNC Punch/Fiber Laser Combination Machine

• Technical data, tooling, and accessories

• Delivery, unloading, rigging, installation, testing, and training at FRCE, Cherry Point, NC

• Machine must be new, commercially available, and a current model.

• Compliance with various government and non-government standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, ISO, NEMA, NFPA).

• Specific requirements for:

  • Measuring and indicating device graduations (inch/pound or both)
  • Controls located conveniently for the operator
  • OSHA compliance for installation and component parts
  • Safety guarding per ANSI standards
  • Audible noise level not exceeding 84 decibels
  • Restrictions on mercury, asbestos, lead, and PCBs
  • Environmental protection
  • Lubrication system with a minimum 24-hour capacity and low lubrication indicator
  • Replacement parts manufactured to definite dimensions and tolerances
  • Construction of new, defect-free parts
  • Specific requirements for castings, forgings, fastening devices, threads, gears, surfaces, welding, brazing, soldering, and painting (lead-free).

• Components include:

  • Punching Turret Station (min. 3 multi-tools)
  • Heavy-duty base
  • Worktable with brushes and roller bearings
  • Part chute with sensor
  • Three (3) automated work holding clamps
  • Foot switch
  • Laser and Punch Slug Conveyors with scrap hoppers
  • Parts conveyor
  • Nozzle cleaner
  • Rack and pinion or ball screw driven system
  • High-Speed Capacitive Cutting Head with collision detection, protection window, etc.
  • Integrated Dust Collector meeting ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 standards
  • Chiller Unit (if required)
  • Gas and Assist Gas Systems for Laser Cutting (Nitrogen and Oxygen)
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems conforming to ISO 4413 and ISO 4414
  • Electrical System conforming to NFPA 79 (460 volt, 3-phase, 60 Hz)
  • Electrical Enclosures conforming to NEMA ICS 6
  • Arc Flash Protection
  • Solid-State Components
  • CNC Controller with 19-inch touch screen, manual data input, programmable interface, etc.
  • USB and Ethernet connection ports
  • CAM Software and Laptop for offline programming
  • Auxiliary Oil Cooler Unit
  • Punch Spray Lubrication
  • Warped Sheet Detection
  • Motors rated for continuous duty
  • Facility Connections conforming to NFPA 70
  • Non-resetting Hour Meter

• Size and Capacity specified in Table I, including punching and laser cutting parameters.

• Alignment and Accuracy Tolerances specified in Table II.

• Standard Tooling and Equipment, including consumables, camera system, and stand-alone tool sharpening unit.

• Tooling and Required Accessories detailed in Table III, including multi punch tool holders, turret adapters, punch/die sets, and tapping inserts.

• Marking on Instruments, Control Panels, and Plates.

• Lubrication Plate and Nameplate requirements.

• Item Unique Identification Marking (IUID) and Warranty Data Plate.

• Technical Data requirements, including engineering drawings, manuals, test results, POA&M, lockout/tagout procedures, calibration procedures, and ATP.

• Installation Responsibilities clearly defined for both Government and Contractor.

• Training requirements for Operator, Laser/Punch Software, Maintenance, and OEM Facility Maintenance.

• Quality Assurance provisions, including contract quality assurance inspection and final inspection/acceptance test.

• Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not specified in this document.

• Proposal format details are provided, including mathematical conventions and handling of parenthetical values.

• Vendors must indicate which standards they will utilize for compliance at the time of proposal.

• Specific requirements for test part model submission and approval.

• Dimensioned equipment drawings in PDF and CAD format are required.

• Contractor is responsible for installation, certifications, permits, and compliance with facility requirements.

• Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) preparation and submission required.

• Not specified in this document.

• This document is a "SAM DRAFT" and may be subject to change.

• The document references numerous specific standards and specifications that bidders must adhere to.