AUTOMATIC SAW.docx

AUTOMATIC SAW

SPECIFICATIONS

The intent of this specification is to describe a Heavy Duty Horizontal Band-Saw Machine that will be used in the fabrication department of MDOT Fleet Services. The automatic saw must be designed and manufactured for heavy duty service and have the capability to maintain very close tolerances for repeatable performance standards. The unit must be of current manufacture and production and must have all standard items as offered in brochures by the manufacturer (whether asked for or not) along with all specifications within. The following requirements and criteria for this unit shall be met completely. The automatic saw must meet all ANSI, OSHA and any other applicable standards / regulations for its intended use. (W.F WELLS Model B-25-3A3 CNC preferred).

The award will be made on a best value basis to the vendor that either meets or most closely meets the specifications, while taking price and delivery into consideration.

Please complete all checklists. An X will have the same meaning as standard or specified equipment. Make note of all exceptions and identify as not available or dealer installed.

Item #1 Dimensions:

1.1 Overall height 103 inches (maximum).

1.2 Overall width 101 inches (maximum).

1.3 Overall length 102 inches (maximum).

1.4 Weight 11,400 lbs. (maximum).

Item # 2 Features:

2.1 Shall have double column construction for saw frame stability and guidance.

2.2 Operator controls shall be located for maximum visibility, ease of operation and identification.

2.3 Shall be equipped with heavy duty spring loaded carbide blade guides to ensure blade control and cut tolerances.

2.4 The movement of the idle guide arm, the blade tension and the rotary blade brush shall be hydraulically operated.

2.5 The Band Saw shall be of the double column design to allow for precisely controlled pressures through the entire cutting range.

2.6 All electrical and hydraulic components shall be positioned as to be easily accessible for service and maintenance.

2.7 The Band-Saw shall have a hydraulically operated saw vice and barfeed hold-down.

2.8 The Band saw CNC Controller panel shall be shall be touch control with the ability to store a minimum of 500 jobs.

2.9 The controller’s programming shall include: End of cut Dwell, Digital Notching, Anti lift, automatic Kerf Compensation and Machine Diagnostics.

2.10The Band Saw shall be equipped with Linear Rail Frame Traverse.

2.11The Band Saw shall have a digital Blade Speed Indicator.

2.12The Band Saw shall have standard features such as: Built it Coolant System, Variable Vise Pressure, Saw Bed and Vise wear plates and Fork Lift Pockets.

Item # 3 Tools:

3.1 Any and all specialty tools that are required to do service or maintenance work shall be supplied with the Band Saw.

Item # 4 Power Requirements:

4.1 Saw shall be wired for a 460 Volt 3 ph. 60 hertz power source.

4.2Band Saw shall be wired to NFPA 79 Machine Tool Standards.

Item # 5 Safety:

5.1 Must comply with any and all OSHA standards and requirements.

5.2 Must have all warning, pinch points, instructional, safety and informational decals that apply.

5.3 Band Saw shall be equipped with a Blade Break / Stall Switch.

5.4 Band Saw shall be equipped with a Safety Pull Cord.

5.5 Band Saw shall be equipped with Electronic Door Safety Interlocks.

Item # 6 Warranty:

6.1One year parts and labor, or standard manufactures warranty shall apply whichever is greater. Warranty shall begin on the date in which the unit is actually put into service by MDOT Fleet Services.

Item # 7 General:

7.1 Bidders shall supply a detailed specification sheet with their bid proposals listing exactly what is being offered (not a reference to a web site).

7.2 These specifications are a minimum and bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule (delivery schedule may affect the award), parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.

7.3 Vendor shall supply two (2) each of these manuals: Owner, Parts and Operator (one set may be a CD).

7.4 Vendor to provide training at a later date, but within eight (8) weeks of delivery (unless other arrangements are necessary and agreed upon by both the vendor and MDOT Fleet Services).

7.5 Maine DOT reserves the right to pre-inspect the equipment before delivery.

7.6 All bid pricing will include shipping, delivery, set-up and training.

7.7 Delivery, set-up and training will be at: Maine DOT Fleet Service, 105 Capitol St. Augusta, Maine, 04330.

7.8 MDOT Fleet Services requires that all training shall be provided by trained and certified factory personnel.

7.9 Upon delivery all necessary paper work such as billing invoices and manuals shall accompany the unit.

** Exceptions and Questions: All exceptions must be asked during the bid period by submitting your requests and / or questions through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.

ESB 12/20/12