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66 -- MOLDING MACHINE & MOLD HDLG SYSTEM SOL F04699-95-R-0151 00 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Melby.K8s/Pkocc/916-643-3795 Item 0001, NSN: 6635-P-MOLD-MACHNE P/N: N/A Following is a modification only and not in addition to original requirement. The closing date of 061595 is an approximation only. HORIZONTAL PARTING, HIGH PRESSURE SQUEEZE AND SIMULTANEOUS JOLT WITH COMPENSATING SQUEEZE HEAD (INCLUDING FEEDBACK CONTROLS), MOLDING MACHINE TO PRODUCE 60 MOLDS PER HOUR IN 24'' X 36'' X 14''/14'' TIGHT FLASKS. MOLDING MACHINE to be of inline design with one molding station and incorporate following components (list not necessarily all inclusive): 1) Mold set-off (mold handling system); 2) mold punch-up & plow-off with flask cleaning; 3) mold transfer conveyor to inline molding line; 4) flask separator; 5) mold line index; 6) flask transfer conveyor; 7) high pressure squeeze & simultaneous jolt molding machine; 8) pattern transfer devices to alternate second job patterns (two-double station shuttles); 9) pattern shuttle to change cope & drag pattern after each cycle; 10) mold transfer conveyor from molding machine to rollover; 11) cope & drag rollover; 12) mold transfer conveyor from rollover to vent forming & sprue drill station; 13) vent forming & sprue drill station with insertable drill fixture; 14) core set conveyor to accommodate six (6) copes and six (6) drags; 15) mechanized core setting station; 16) cope rollback; 17) mold closer and set-on to mold handling system; 18) mold line index control; 19) zero shift registration system; 20) adjustable mold strike-off; 21) hydraulic power unit with hydraulic oil filtration; 22) motor control center to include motor starters and controls for entire system; 23) control panel with Allen Bradley Series 5 Programmable Controller to control all machine functions, including production & diagnostic reporting as well as data output (Data Highway) to central plant computer; 24) programmable operator control station, with touch pad input. MOLD HANDLING SYSTEM to be an indexing type system to convey 60 molds per hour from molding machine set-on through pouring, cooling and back to molding machine set-off station. Molds are to be conveyed on fabricated vented steel bottom boards. Mold handling system to include the following components (list not necessarily all inclusive): 1) mold transfer conveyor from molding machine set-on station to pouring line; 2) 90 degree mold transfer to pouring line; 3) mold pouring conveyor line to accommodate 10 molds; 4) 90 degree mold rotation & transfer to mold cooling transfer conveyor; 5) mold cooling transfer conveyor with 90 degree transfers to cooling lines; 6) four (4) mold cooling conveyor lines to accommodate 15 molds each; 7) mold shakeout transfer conveyor with 90 degree transfers from cooling lines; 8) 90 degree mold rotation & transfer to bottom board return conveyor; 9) bottom board return conveyor complete with brush-off board cleaning device; 10) 90 degree bottom board transfer car from return conveyor to mold set-on station; 11) motor control center to include all motor starters & controls for entire mold handling system with random placement of molds on cooling lines and with independent control of the four cooling lines; 12) control panel with Allen Bradley Series 5 Programmable Controller to control all machine functions, including production & diagnostic reporting as well as data output (Data Highway) to central plant computer; and 13) programmable operator control station, with touch pad input. Descriptions, quantities, locations are based on the best available data at the time. This is an ALL OR NONE requirement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal/quotation that shall be considered by the Agency. Any response should state whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large or small business and whether it is a small disadvantaged business. All request must state that they are not currently on the consolidated list of debarred, suspended and ineligible contractors or otherwise ineligible to receive Government contracts. All interested parties are urged to provide their CAGE code and CEC code with their written or FAX request at (916) 643-4157. Verbal requests will not be honored. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact Allen Taylor at (916) 643-5070, with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the buyer listed elsewhere in this synopsis. Applicable to: CERP Program Destination: McClellan Air Force Base CA 95652-1060 Approx Delivery: 31 Dec 95 1 ea The approximate issue/response date will be 15 May 95. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. (0117)

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