Salient_Characteristics.doc

Salient Characteristics for

Computer Numerical Control; Haas Vf-4 for Travis AFB, 60 MXS:

Computer Numerical Control; Haas Vf-4

SPECIFICATIONS

1.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 The purpose of these specifications is to define a computer numerical control vertical milling machine. These specifications ensure current capabilities match aircraft component manufacturing process requirements. Longevity and future capabilities are outlined with rising manufacturing requirements on aging aircraft and rising demands.

1.2 Complex parts and high volume machine usage require specifications to ensure machine reliability, precision and complex designs can be manufactured. Jeopardizing these capabilities risk aircraft downtime and non-mission capable aircraft.

1.3 Our machine requirements are specific to Haas and Air Force Metals Technology Training Office requirements. This also benefits future Air Force training requirements and capabilities. Utilizing our standardized drafting software, manufacturing optimization, safety and reliability will be unmatched by any other brand of machine.

1.4 Provided maintenance contracts and/or a local field service is a requirement to accomplish effective repair. We currently have multiple machines down for repair. Due to cost, asset availability and minimal servicing technicians, these machines are inoperable. This causes volume to be increased on alternate method of manufacture causing accelerated life cycles of our equipment.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 We require the following specification of our Haas VF-4 Vertical Machining Center; 50" x 20" x 25" (1270 x 508 x 635 mm), 40 taper, 30 hp (22.4 kW) vector drive, 8100 rpm, inline direct-drive, 1000 ipm (25.4 m/min) rapids, power-failure detection module, 1 GB program memory, 15" color LCD monitor, USB port, memory lock key switch and rigid tapping.

2.2 Chip auger

2.3 Wireless intuitive probing system; Renishaw. Includes the Haas visual programming system, macros, spindle orientation, and coordinate rotation and scaling.

2.4 CNC control cabinet cooler; A/C unit for cooling the Haas control cabinet. No external power required

2.5 Automatic air gun

2.6 Servo auto door

2.7 High-Intensity Lighting

2.8 Programmable coolant nozzle. Coolant system is required

2.9 Minimum quality lubrication system; provides a small quantity of lubrication directly to the cutting tool. Requires the Automatic Air Gun option.

2.10 Haas Tool Cart for 40-Taper tools; four shelf unit holds 120 tools

2.11 95-Gallon flood coolant system (360 liter) Coolant Tank with ¾ hp (.06kW) pump

2.12 Coolant tank oil skimmer

2.13 24 pull studs, CT40

2.14 Side-mount tool changer, 40 taper, 30+1 tools

2.15 Remote jog handle with color LCD

2.16 64 GB expanded memory

2.17 4th – axis drive and wiring

2.18 5th – axis drive and wiring

3. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 We are requiring the contractor to meet the following delivery requirements. Deliver the machine to the place of use, full installation and operability within 7 weeks of purchase.

3.2 The customer will provide power and air at the time of arrival.

4. TRAINING

4.1 We require that the contractor provides Free Training seminars at the local HFO as long as the machine is owned.

4.2 On-site training at customer facility is required to expedite training and meet manufacturing requirements.

5. WARRANTY

5.1 The following warranty is required with the Haas Vf-4. A 1 Year Control and 1 year machine warranty.

5.2 In-house tech support and a local field service is required to expedite repair and minimize downtime.