Attachment 1_Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine Specification.pdf

Specifications for a Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)

This procurement is for a specific machine type (hereafter referred to as “machine”) with certain capabilities required for completion of unique repairs. The machine will also be capable of pipe cutting, pipe beveling, pipe flange removal, pipe mitering and other tasks. Alternate proposals and options are welcome; all proposals shall be evaluated based on their cost impact and merits. Machine alternatives will be reviewed by and approved by requester prior to purchase.

Goal: Provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary to provide one (1) new machine system to fill the following requirements

General Requirements:

o Quantity: One machine system consisting of user-friendly equipment with one centralized drive system controlled from a single control point.

o Machine shall be usable at temperatures from 30°F to 100°F.

o Machine shall be a split-frame design with individual parts not exceeding 50 pounds per piece unless rigging provisions are provided.

o Machine shall mount to pipe using no less than 4 points of contact for squaring tool to pipe.

o Machine shall have the capability to work on Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) 4” to 8”, Schedule 40 to schedule

80, carbon steel and high alloy steel.

o Machine shall be capable of cutting and beveling standard and heavy wall pipe.

o Machine shall be capable of beveling pipe at 30° and 37-1/2°.

o Machine shall be capable of mitering pipe.

o Machine shall be capable of removing weld from slip-on flanges.

o Machine shall have fast feed and precision feed ability to speed set up without losing precision.

o Machine must have automatic tool feed capability.

o Machine shall have indexed trip assembly.

o Machine shall have a maximum standard diameter excluding drive motor of 22.25”.

o Machine shall have a maximum distance cut line to rear of tool < 5.50”.

o Machine must be rigid enough for accuracy of +/- .050” when mounted to A106 carbon steel pipe.

o Machine must be capable of indexing and squaring.

o Machine bit lubrication must have a wiper capability.

o Machine capability must be expandable to include counter boring and form tooling.

o Machine shall be powered by an 110VAC 60Hz Single Phase electric motor. It shall have a hand held remote that includes: control of motor speed, an emergency stop and a dead man switch all on same device. The motor shall not weigh more than 30 lbs.

o Machine shall be made of corrosion resistant material or be protected from rust in some manner.

o Machine shall be furnished with operating hand tools. Use and assembly shall not require any special tools.

Contractor shall provide:

o Axial tool slide with O.D. tracking, 0.003” feed and 1.5” travel.

o Machine tooling and equipment including:

Tool bit holders required for all operations listed in capabilities.

2-sided single point HSS inserts, Quantity of 10.

Parting tool, HSS, ¼” x 6” long.

2-sided insert for 30° and 37-1/2° inside bevel.

Hand tools for setting and operating machine.

Storage case.

Spare fastener kit.

Operation manual.

Submittals:

o The contractor shall submit with their proposal/quote an outline of the functions their proposed machine performs along with associated data sheets. Checklist or bullet format is acceptable.

o The performance of the machine shall meet or exceed the stated requirements.

o Government will accept the product upon receiving inspection and receipt of submittal(s) verifying that the product meets the stated requirements.