Attachment 2 Salient Characteristics Hardness Tester.pdf

SPECIFICATION FOR

PROCUREMENT OF A

Portable Rockwell and Brinell Hardness Tester

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification provides the minimum requirements for a portable digital Rockwell and Brinell hardness tester. The portable hardness tester will be utilized in an industrial shipyard to perform hardness testing on samples too large for traditional benchtop testing.

Various components will be testing including: castings, shafts, and shaft sleeves. Both ferrous and nonferrous materials will be tested.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents. The following documents of the issue in effect on the date if requests for quotes, form a part of the specification to the extent specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY:

U.S DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

OSHA 2206 General Industry, OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR

2.2 Non-government documents. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on the date of requests for quotes shall apply.

STANDARDS

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM-D-3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(Application for copies should be addressed to: American Society for Testing Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA-70-1987 National Electrical Code

(Applications for copies should be addressed to: National Fire Protections Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.)

2.3 Order of Precedence. In the event of conflict between the text of this specification and the references sited herein, the text of the specification shall take precedence. However, nothing in this specification shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Information and Coverage.

current production models, new and unused, capable of performing its intended function in accordance with the operation and performance requirements specified herein. The equipment shall be complete so that when connected to the utilities and attachments specified herein, it can be used for any function for which it is designed and constructed.

3.1.1 Current Production Model. The equipment offered shall be a current production model which, on the date this specification is issued, has been designed, engineered catalogs or brochures. Products such as prototype units, preproduction models, or a highly modified current production models, where major components have been redesigned to meet the requirements of this specification, do not qualify as meeting this requirement.

3.2 Definition. The equipment shall consist of, but is not limited to the following principal components, attachments and accessories necessary to meet the requirements specified herein.

Portable Hardness Tester Magnetic Clamping Base Specimen Clamping System Chain Clamping Base Benchtop Stand Indenters for HRC, HRB, and Brinell 2.5mm Test blocks for HRC, HRB, and Brinell 2.5/187.5 Carrying Case

3.3 Characteristics. The Portable Hardness Tester provided shall have the following salient characteristics:

3.3.1 Performance Characteristics.

3.3.1.2 Test Methods: Must be able to perform hardness testing in accordance with ASTM E-18 and ASTM E-10.

3.3.1.3 Base: Must have a magnetic base for large ferrous samples and the option of using a chain base for nonferrous samples.

3.3.1.4 Test Direction: Must be capable of testing in any direction.

3.3.1.5 Loading: Must have a dynamometric load cell to apply load

3.3.1.6 Display: Must have a digital display for displaying hardness results

3.3.1.7 Sample Clamp: Must have a mechanism to secure samples during hardness testing.

3.3.2 Physical Characteristics

3.3.2.1 The hardness tester must be portable and be able to be transported by a single person.

3.3.3 Maintainability. The tester must be able to meet the indirect verification requirements of ASTM E18 and E10.

3.3.4 Environmental conditions. The instrument and associated accessories shall be designed and constructed such that, under the operating, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, the instrument shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, or local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

3.4 Design and Construction. The machine shall be constructed of parts which are new or reclaimed, without defects and free of repairs. The instrument structure shall be capable of withstanding all forces encountered during operation of the instrument to its maximum rating and capacity without permanent distortion.

3.4.1 Safety. All parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished, whether or not specifically required herein, shall comply with the requirements of OSHA 2206 that are applicable to the instrument itself.

3.4.2 Human engineering. All operating controls shall be convenient to the operator at his/her normal work bench. The instrument shall be designed and manufactured to minimize the possibility of human error and to ensure human machine compatibility.

3.5 Training. Upon completion of installation, the contractor shall provide detailed instructions for employees in the set-up, proper operation, care and maintenance of the hardness tester.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for Compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of Sections 3 and 5. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract.

4.2 Methods of inspections.

4.2.1 Operational Test. The system provided shall be tested by the receiving activity personnel under the observation of the contractor to verify proper operation in accordance with the requirements of this specification. Satisfactory completion of all tests is inherent in this specification and any cost associated in the correction of any defects shall be the responsibility of the vendor. The system provided will be operated for a minimum period of 8 hours without the need for correction of any defects. Proper operation and function of the system and its controls, and other associated accessories shall be verified during this trial period.

4.2.2 Examination. The equipment provided will be visually and physically examined for design, construction, material, construction, material, components, electrical equipment, workmanship, form, fit and function to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

4.2.3 Warranty. The vendor shall provide a 1 year warranty for the hardness tester and associated accessories provided. The vendor shall provide unlimited priority telephone support during normal business hours, all software updates during the agreement period, and on-site support to include parts, labor and travel for repair and replacement for items that are covered during the warranty period. The vendor shall detail the terms of the warranty in the proposal.

5.0 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 General. Preservation and packing shall be in accordance with ASTM-D3951-88, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.

5.2 Marking for Shipment. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129J, Marking for Shipment and Storage. In addition, the following markings shall be on the equipment packaging:

Contract Number

5.3 Shipping. The equipment and its accessories shall be shipped by the best commercial method available. The equipment shall be shipped to:

Commanding Officer Building 276, Receiving Officer Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, VA 23709-5000

Attn: Code 134, Francis Lambert

6.0 General. Technical questions can be answered by Scott Thomason, 757-396-5557.