Attachement 0001- Statement of Work- Machine Base Rev. B - 25 Nov 2025.pdf

Revision B

25 November 2025

Statement of Work

For

Customized Machine Base for Cannon Manufacturing Process Equipment

1.0 Description: The statement of work defines the requirements and specifications for the customized cannon manufacturing process equipment machine base weldment and supplemental weldments to facilitate the finalization of design concept, fabrication, test fitment of sub-system fixtures, shipping, rigging, installation, and training or equal. This statement of work’s defined requirements and deliverables are to be used in the selection and procurement of a custom fabricated machine base.

2.0 Scope: The scope of this project includes the main base weldment(s), pedestal weldment intended for fixture mounting, supplementary mounting braces for various sub-systems, motion guides and ways, gear racks, mounting or anchoring points for integrated automation components detailed in the requirements section of this statement of work.

3.0 Requirements: The contractor shall provide a final approved design and fabricated machine base and identified accompanying weldment(s) and/or fixture base(s) that is defined by the design concept provided and conforms to the following minimum required specifications:

3.1 Workpiece/sample characteristics & capacities:

3.1.1 Axis Definition:

3.1.1.1 X-Axis: Will define the width of the machine bed and originates from the mid-plane of the width.

3.1.1.2 Y-Axis: Will define the height of the machine and originates from the bottom surface of the machine bed.

3.1.1.3 Z-Axis: Will define the length of the bed and originates from the intersection of the X-Y axes.

3.1.1.4 C- Axis: Will define the rotating axis parallel to the Z-Axis that coincides with the workpiece bore centerline of revolution. The distance between the C-Axis and the Top Surface Plane of the U-

Axis Linear Rail is 982.00 mm.

3.1.1.5 U-Axis: Will define the “Primary” Linear Motion Guide axis that is parallel to the Z-Axis.

3.1.1.6 W-Axis: Will define the “Secondary” Linear Motion Guide axis that is parallel to the Z-Axis

3.1.2 Dimensions:

Description Value Units

Minimum Length 2500.00 mm

Maximum Length 6750.00 mm

Minimum Outer Diameter 80.00 mm

Maximum Outer Diameter 350 mm

Maximum Weight 2250 kg

3.1.3 During the setup and teardown procedure, where the workpiece is being placed or removed from the machine, the workpiece will be staged on the three clamping fixture stanchions to allow for rotation and locating of the workpiece into or out from the Chuck Spindle Sub-System.

3.1.4 While in operation, the workpiece will be fixtured in a state that mimics the cannon barrel being mounted in the weapon system turret (horizontally and cantilevered). The workpiece will be held static, and rotation is not permissible once fixtured in place.

3.2 Machine Operating Sub-Systems and Characteristics:

3.2.1 Chuck Spindle Sub-System:

3.2.1.1 Rotating Axis Designation: C-Axis

3.2.1.2 Mounting Point: Pedestal Weldment

3.2.1.3 Weight of Sub-System: 3500 kg

3.2.2 Main Barrel Collar Clamp Sub-System:

3.2.2.1 Linear Axis Designation: Primary Linear Axis (U-Axis)

3.2.2.2 Number of Bearing Carriage Pairs: 1

3.2.2.3 Weight of Sub-System: 1300 kg

3.2.3 Barrel Muzzle Support and Positioning Sub-System:

3.2.3.1 Linear Axis Designation: Secondary Linear Axis (W-Axis)

3.2.3.2 Number of Bearing Carriage Pairs per Stanchion: 3

3.2.3.3 Weight of Sub-System: 1125 kg

3.2.4 Process Application Sub-System:

3.2.4.1 Linear Axis Designation: Primary Linear Axis (U-Axis)

3.2.4.2 Rotating Axis Designation: C-Axis

3.2.4.3 Number of Bearing Carriage Pairs: 3

3.2.4.4 Weight of Sub-System: 6000 kg

3.2.5 Barrel Breech Support and Positioning Sub-System:

3.2.5.1 Mounting Point: Front Face of Pedestal Weldment

3.2.5.2 Weight of Sub-System: 800 kg

3.2.6 Laser Measurement Sub-System:

3.2.6.1 Mounting Position: Rear Brace Weldment/Pedestal Weldment

3.2.6.2 Weight: 500 kg

3.2.7 Barrel ID Measurement Sub-System:

3.2.7.1 Linear Axis Designation: Secondary Linear Axis (W-Axis)

3.2.7.2 Number of Stanchions; 4

3.2.7.3 Number of Bearing Carriage Pairs per Stanchion: 2

3.2.7.4 Weight of Each Stanchion: 225 kg

3.2.7.5 Weight of Sub-System: 975 kg

3.3 Machine Base Specifications:

3.3.1 Machine Bed Length (Min/Max): 18000/18250 mm

3.3.2 Machine Bed Height (Min/Max): 525/750 mm

3.3.3 Machine Bed Width (Min): 2000 mm

3.3.4 Distance from Spindle Centerline to Bed Tabletop: 1075 mm

3.3.5 Primary Linear Guide Rail Lenth: Length of the Bed

3.3.6 Primary Linear Guide Rail Pitch: 1450 mm

3.3.7 Secondary Linear Guide Rail Length: Length of Bed

3.3.8 Secondary Linear Guide Rail Pitch: 295 mm

3.3.9 Width for Recessed Channel for Secondary Rails (Min/Max): 600/800 mm

3.3.10 Depth for Recessed Channel for Secondary Rails (Min/Max): 350/425 mm

3.3.11 Recessed Channel must run the entire length of the machine bed.

3.3.12 Must meet minimum requirements for alignment and accuracy characteristics, established by linear guide and gear rack supplier(s), for mounting and proper functionality.

3.4 Features

3.4.1 Primary linear motion guide rails with integrated linear absolute position scale incorporated into the rail. They must be equivalent to

SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL AMSABS-3L S 65-N. Bearing carriages must be of cylindrical roller bearing design.

3.4.2 Helical gear racks mounted and fastened to a precision ground or scraped surface to permit field replacement without additional grinding.

3.4.2.1 Primary Linear Axis (U-Axis):

3.4.2.1.1 Module: 6 mm

3.4.2.1.2 Length: Length of Bed

3.4.2.1.3 Height: 59 mm

3.4.2.1.4 Width: 49 mm

3.4.2.2 Secondary Linear Axis (W-Axis):

3.4.2.2.1 Module: 3 mm

3.4.2.2.2 Length: Length of Bed

3.4.2.2.3 Height: 59 mm

3.4.2.2.4 Width: 49 mm

3.4.3 Secondary linear motion guide rails with integrated linear absolute position scale incorporated into the rail. They must be equivalent to

SCHNEEBERGER MONORAIL AMS Series size 45. Bearing carriages may be of cylindrical or ball roller bearing design.

3.4.4 Riser weldment for mounting the 3 or 4 Jaw chuck, rotating assembly, measurement device, and other accessories that will be provided by the customer. Riser dimensions (L x W x H) must be a minimum of 1250 x

900 x 560 mm. Must be able to handle the weight of the workpiece and operating loads from equipment to be attached to the base.

3.4.5 Locating and fastening points for accessory mounting, i.e. cable guides, HMI console, sensors, or scanners.

4.0 Installation

4.1 Work Performed by the Arsenal:

4.1.1 Site Designation: Upon receipt of the required installation and foundation drawings Watervliet Arsenal will designate an installation site and outline a general machine location on the shop floor. The Watervliet Arsenal will not perform any floor work or other work related to the machine except for ensuring the area where the machine will be installed is cleared.

4.1.2 Utilities: As needed, once the machine base is installed, positioned and rough leveled by the contractor or their designated rigging crew, Watervliet personnel will run utilities to a single first point of connection for electrical and a single first point of connection for compressed air.

4.2 Work Performed by the Contractor:

4.2.1 Site Preparation: Once an installation site is identified by Watervliet personnel and if required, a foundation is constructed, the contractor or their designated third party shall layout the machine. The contractor shall also be responsible for securing wood block flooring and install any leveling pads necessary for installation.

4.2.2 Site Visit: A site visit to the Watervliet Arsenal is highly encouraged after contract award. The purpose of the visit is to observe the process and how a similar machine is currently used at the Arsenal, this will enable the machine to be constructed with the process in mind. It shall also allow the contractor to see the location of the machine and determine how to rig it into place.

4.2.3 Rigging: The contractor shall arrange for rigging services to off load the machine and contractor personnel shall be on site at Watervliet when the machine arrives and is off loaded to supervise the placement of the machine on the installation site by the rigging service.

4.2.4 Installation: Once the machine is positioned and rough leveled by the contractor, the contractor, through his own service personnel, shall be fully responsible for the startup and testing of the machine, conducting any acceptance tests specified, and performing the required onsite training.

5.0 TDP

5.1 Benet Laboratories will provide applicable drawings and 3-D Models of the cannon barrel, Sub-System Concepts, and other requirements immediately after contract award.

5.2 Benet Laboratories will provide technical information related to process application immediately after contract award, to include mechanical properties, static and dynamic load forces, and process parameters.

6.0 Warranty

6.1 The Contractor shall offer a standard commercial warranty, including onsite service warranty on labor, parts, and materials for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of installation. Additionally, the contractor shall provide application and technical support free of charge.

7.0 Final Acceptance:

7.1 Shall be done at Watervliet Arsenal upon completion of installation, leveling, and finalized acceptance testing.

8.0 General Requirements and Information

8.1 Delivery shall be executed over thirty-eight (38) weeks from the date of award.

8.2 This effort is Unclassified.

8.3 The machine bed and all necessary accompanying hardware will be delivered to the technical Point of Contact.