Description
The US Air Force is seeking information for the acquisition of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine for the Navy Brig at Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The machine should support various programming interfaces and accommodate diverse materials, including aluminum signs, brass hardware, and plastic industrial components. The machine must have specific requirements, such as travels, spindle power, and cooling system. The proposed CNC machine will enhance the production possibilities for the command and provide a valuable asset to the incarcerated population and the broader community. The machine's requirement for Path-Pilot, an interface based on the industrial-standard Linux CNC, ensures that the skills acquired by prisoners are directly transferable to high-end industrial mills and lathes upon release.
Some key features of the machine include:
• Support for up to four axis continuous machining
• Built-in recommended speeds and feeds calculator
• 80GB program memory
• On Site Installation and training
• PathPilot Software
• High Speed Machining
• Coordinate Rotation
• Conversational Programming
• Software Updates
The machine should have a user-friendly interface, and the vendor should provide on-site installation and training.
Attached files
The solicitation documents live at the source — open the bid source above to download them.
Contact
Barnave Thanis