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DIRECT CURRENT SINTERING FURNACE

DESCRIPTION: The Naval Research Laboratory is searching for companies capable of fulfilling a requirement for a Direct Current Sintering Furnace. Must be a Spark Plasma Sintering Furnace with either a direct or pulse current. Must be able to heat 4" diameter part to 2400°C for continuous operation under full load. Hydraulic force application must be able to control 1to 4 inch dies. No part of the SPS can weigh more than 4,000lb, however the item can be divided into multiple sections to meet the weight requirement. Equipment must have pass through a 78 inch X 47.5 wide door.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Spark Plasma Sintering Furnace

· 50 Ton Load

· Hydraulic force application must control 1 to 4 inch dies

· Front opening chamber

· Current can be either pulse or direct

· Ability to heat 4” diameter part to 2400°C for continuous operation under full load

· Max Power 480V 600A 3Ph 60Hz

· Single point power circuit breaker on the equipment

· PLC controlled

· Fully integrated touch screen interface

· Fully automated and manual operation modes

· Must include alarm modes to protect SPS during operation

· High temperature control using optical pyrometer to 2400°C

· Automated method of pyrometer alignment that maintains alignment during run

· Low temperature control thermocouple

· Non-refrigerated water to water heat exchanger capable of cooling equipment for operation at 2400°C

· No part of the SPS can weigh more than 4,000lb

· SPS can be divided into multiple sections to stay under 4000lb weight requirement

· Parts must be easily connectable

· Equipment must pass through 6”8”tall x 47.5” wide door

· Laying equipment on side is acceptable

· Equipment must have lift points if laying on side is required to clear 6’8” door

· Manufacturer must provide

· Installation inspection

· Final set-up

· Conduct start-up

· Perform customer acceptance test

· Training for operation and routine maintenance

· Six month service test and follow up at Naval Research Laboratory

· At least a 1 year warranty

· Additional supplies

· Consumables kit required for operation

· 25mm graphite punch and die set

· 40mm graphite punch and die set

· Spare thermocouple

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