A02-Purchase Description for Universal Testing Machines 12229540_20250114_Redacted.pdf

This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for Purchase Request No. 12229540, issued by the United States Army Aberdeen Testing Center (ATC) for universal testing machines. The requirement involves repairing/upgrading one existing Tinius Olsen LoCap 602 universal testing machine and procuring two new machines capable of separating projectiles from cartridge cases while recording pull force measurements.

The technical specifications detail the repair of one Universal Testing Machine, involving retrofit of the main control panel from manual control to Virtual Machine Control (VMC) with a new load cell. Additionally, two new Model 300SL machines are required, featuring rack & pinion design, 2ft longer columns, 230 voltage capability, and remote operation functionality. The new machines will include a machine base for securing projectiles and cartridge cases, remote-control panel for hydraulics operation, and electronic controller with latest software for pull force measurements. One machine must be operable from a newly constructed remote operating center for personnel protection. The package includes Horizon software materials testing platform with metals library and closed loop AFM.