specs.docx

Metal Material Specimen Mounting Press Function: Provide rigid non-conductive support structure for small metal specimens so that subsequent polishing steps and examination and analysis of the microstructure (“metallography”) of the specimen can be performed for use in our Material science Laboratories to support MC364, MC380 and CE404.

Minimum Requirements

· Specimen mounts that are manufactured must be size-compatible (diameter 31.75mm = 1.25 in) with ATM Saphir 520 Grinding/Polishing machines currently in use.

· Each machine must be capable of simultaneously manufacturing either 1 or 2 mounts for metal specimens.

· Specimen mounts must be manufactured in less than 5 minutes.

· Press force on mount media must be hydraulic.

· Heating temperature, mount compression, cooling stages and timing must be computer controlled.

· Machines must use U.S.-standard 110v 60Hz AC 3-prong plug power cables

· Cool-down water supply fittings must be compatible with National Pipe Tapered (NPT) thread.