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A -- NON-CONTACT-VIDEO TOOL SETTING STATION FOR SETTING TOOLS ON MACHINE SHOP LATHES SOL CITPO-97-197 POC For Technical information, contact Dr. Jack Hanlon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C914; E-mail: hanlon@lanl.gov Phone: (505) 665-0371 or Jerry Leeches, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS D471, E-mail: leeches@lanl.gov Phone: (505) 667-4720. For Agreement Information, contact Linda Rowton, Civilian and Industrial Technologies Program Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C344, Phone: (505) 665-3322, FAX (505) 665-0154, or E-mail: lrowton@lanl.gov. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies wishing to collaborate, evaluate/deploy and improve an existing design for setting, replacing and measuring tools and inserts on machine shop lathes with a non-contact video measuring system. Los Alamos has developed and prototyped a system for in-house use, and solicit partners interested in packaging and marketing the tool setting system for commercial applications. The non-contact video tool setting system can replace touch probe systems now used as original equipment or add on equipment for precision lathes. The candidate company should have a well-developed background in precision machining and packaging instruments for industrial applications. It is expected that this teaming of skills will be a valuable asset for the industrial partner as well as DOE weapons projects. In general, Los Alamos has an extensive background in machining applications, optics, electronics and software, and we offer our expertise to help in solving problems related to these areas with specific industrial applications in mind. All organizations interested in collaborating with LANL to work toward co-developing the Technology must provide proof, in a written letter of interest, that they satisfy the following minimum criteria: Interested parties must possess, or have access to, existing capabilities in research, development, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace, preferably related to this technology. Such organizations with expertise in the above-mentioned areas must respond with a statement of interest that demonstrates the organization's solid engineering, testing, technical expertise, and operational support capabilities, and motivation for participating in this program. This opportunity is not a procurement solicitation. Any interested organization selected as a partner will be expected to work under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) or a Funds-In Agreement (FIA) to continue the development of this technology and adaptation to other applications. All letters of interest must be received by no later than 10 working days. For more information about other available technologies at LANL see the DOE Technology Information Network (DTIN) at http://www.dtin.doe.gov/. (0307)

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