Tender For Universal Testing Machine 1 Scope of Work: Supply, installation, commissioning, training and performance demonstration of 250 kN Electro- Mechanical Universal Testing Machine. This UTM is required for conducting different type of mechanical tests such as tension, compression and flexural mode of tests on a wide variety of aerospace materials including special steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys as well as polymers and ceramic materials. Yes / No / Explain 2 Type of Drive Electro mechanical Screw driven type controlled by Servo motor drive system with integrated close loop control. Yes / No / Explain 3 Load frame type Two-column or fourcolumn, floor mount load frame simply resting on floor without any support. Yes / No / Explain 4 Load Capacity: ±250 kN static minimum in Tension/Compressio n mode. Yes / No / Explain 5 Load frame stiffness Load frame stiffness shall be at least 250 kN/mm or more with fixed lower platen and movable upper crosshead. Yes / No / Explain 6 Type of tests: Tension, compression and bending tests on a wide variety of aerospace materials. Yes / No / Explain 7 Crosshead displacement position accuracy ± 1 μm. Yes / No / Explain 8 Crosshead speed minimum: 0.001 mm/min or less Yes / No / Explain 9 Crosshead speed maximum: 500 mm/min or more Yes / No / Explain 10 Test room width: 550 mm or more Yes / No / Explain 11 Test room height: 1000 mm or more Yes / No / Explain 12 Test spaces: The machine shall have either single or dual test areas (upper & lower) provision for testing both tension and compression tests in single test space. Yes / No / Explain 13 Emergency stop Emergency stop provision to be installed on the machine. Yes / No / Explain 14 Controller Integrated digital controller with closed loop control and data acquisition system at a rate of 1kHz or higher. Data acquisition rate is user selectable with synchronised data logging on all channels with time, date. Yes / No / Explain 15 Data acquisition Number of data acquisition channels 4 or more (position, load, strain-1 and strain-2 etc) Yes / No / Explain 16 Close loop test control Close loop test control under Load, displacement & Strain modes. Yes / No / Explain 17 Analog output Selectable Analog output of ±10V for load, position, extensometer. Yes / No / Explain 18 Automatic selfidentification/ recognition All the transducers should have automatic selfidentification/ recognition by control electronics while connecting. Yes / No / Explain 19 Software Software shall provide for Mechanical tests like tension, compression, flexural, shear and lap shear as per the relevant ASTM/ ISO standards for all type of specimen configurations. Customized/profile load test program shall be included. Test software should include all the test requirements. The software should have the capacity to setup the test control parameters, data acquisition parameter, online display of test parameters, display of test results, setting up of limits, load cell calibration and balancing features, online graphical display of test plots with auto scaling, zoom-in/out, report generation, data archival and reanalysis features. Saving and retrieval of test methods and data, postprocessing of raw data, exporting of raw data in excel format shall be provided. The software shall have provision for auto recognition/ selection of sensors connected to the machine. Basic units of operation shall be in SI/Metric units along with provision for selecting other units. Installation licence in CD should be supplied. Any software updates should be supplied free of cost during the warranty period. Any bugs in calculations, reporting, logic should be addressed and necessary changes should be incorporated free of cost within the warranty period. All the software, user interface, menus and help must be in English including software manuals. The supplier shall supply test software compatible with Windows 10 or latest version. 20 Transducers: Static 250 kN Load cell Static 250 kN Load cell-01 No., Load cell capacity : +/-250 kN in tension/ compression. Accuracy class: Accuracy of ± 0.5% on indicated load as per ASTM E4 / ISO 7500 Grade 0.5. Load cell shall be supplied with suitable attachment/ fittings to fix to the crosshead/ load frame. Overload protection: More than 150% of the load capacity. Yes / No / Explain 21 12.5 mm travel clipon Static Axial Extensometer Clip-on Static Axial Extensometer-1 No. Gauge length: 25mm GL, GL extendable to 50 mm using extender. Travel : +12.5 mm. Accuracy class: B2 class or better as per ASTM E83. Working Temperature: Room Temperature Yes / No / Explain 22 5 mm travel clip-on Static Axial Extensometer Clip-on Static Axial Extensometer-1 No. Gauge length: 10 mm GL. Travel : +5 mm. Accuracy class: B2 class or better as per ASTM E83. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 23 Mechanical wedge action grips Mechanical wedge action grips for round and flat samples. Suitable inserts required for both round and flat specimens to be supplied as per ASTM E8M requirements. Test load minimum 250 kN or more. Flat specimen thickness: minimum 1 mm to maximum 12 mm or more (multiple inserts shall be supplied to meet entire range). Round specimen gripping diameter minimum 1 mm to maximum 25 mm or more (multiple inserts shall be supplied to meet entire range). Specimen width: up to 30 mm or more. Specimen gripping length minimum 45 mm. Working Temperature: Room Temperature . Yes / No / Explain 24 Compression platen with spherical seating Compression platen with spherical seating-1 pair. Compression platen with integrated spherical seating for one platen. Compression force rating: Minimum 250kN or more. Compatible for testing of specimens/compone nts of hardness up to 50 HRC. The platens shall be flat & parallel as per ASTM E9 requirements. Complete compression kit including mounting adaptors/pins/locknu t shall be supplied. Compression platen diameter: Minimum 150 mm or more (300 mm is preferable). Provisions for mounting of LVDT between top and bottom platens to measure compressive displacement. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. 25 3 Point bend flexural test fixture 3Point bend flexural test fixture with necessary adapters - 01 set. Maximum Capacity: 250 kN. 3 point to 4 point conversion kit. Span Adjustment: 20 mm- 250 mm. Span Support Width: Minimum 50 mm or more. Span Support Diameter: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm. Two pair of each size roller shall be supplied. Bending Stamp Diameter: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm. One pair of size each roller shall be supplied. Flexural test fixture shall meet as per requirements of ASTM C1161. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 26 Computer Computer:01 No. PC with Intel Core-i7 11th generation or better. At least 8 GB RAM, 1TB SATA HDD, on board graphics card, DVD writer, Front and Back USB ports (3.0), 2 serial RS- 232 interfaces. Keyboard, Optical/ laser scroll mouse. Black & white laser printer for A4 size. 23” or higher LED backlight monitor. Preloaded with Windows 10 or latest version, latest Microsoft office with licensed CDs, recovery CDs and necessary driver CDs. Media to install all necessary software to be supplied along with license. 27 Pre-delivery Inspection Pre-delivery inspection at manufacturer’s site will be carried out by VSSC engineers either by offline/ online mode. Party should demonstrate all the features of UTM, both hardware and software, during pre-delivery inspection. All safety related provisions shall be demonstrated. The supplier shall dispatch UTM after completion of PDI and acceptance by the VSSC personnel. 28 Installation, Commissioning and training: Installation at the identified location at VSSC, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Any civil works needed are to be clearly provided by the supplier after placement of purchase order. Supplier shall submit a preliminary layout of the machine installation based on the specifications. The party shall inform logistic requirements at site required for installation of the equipment well in advance. Any other requirements needed for installing & commissioning the machine shall be clearly brought out by the supplier. The system shall be installed in our site by the supplier and all operation, maintenance and calibration procedures shall be fully demonstrated. After installation of system at VSSC, the supplier shall demonstrate all specified features of UTM. Training shall be covered on all aspects including, operation, test software, calibration and maintenance (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics) of the system. Adequate training to be provided to three identified personnel at VSSC for free of cost. Power requirements: Power requirement for the machine shall match the Indian power supply system, i.e., 230V/ 430 V± 10 %, 50Hz. 29 Calibration: After installation, the party shall be responsible for one time calibration of the entire system at our site. The machine shall be calibrated for load cell both tension & compression modes, cross head displacement, cross head speed & extensometers as per relevant standards. Calibration shall meet the accuracy class requirements specified in the relevant standards. Valid Calibration certificates for all the transducers shall be provided with traceability to national/international standards. Calibration procedure shall be given by the party for periodical calibration of the UTM. Yes / No / Explain 30 Testing & Acceptance: The party shall demonstrate at least one each tests of tensile, compression and flexural tests as per the relevant standards. Specimen size and test matrix will be finalized based on mutually agreement between party and VSSC. All the necessary specimens will be provided by VSSC for demonstration. The equipment will be accepted after successfully demonstration of at least 1 each tests, test software, report generation, exporting of test data. 31 AMC: AMC and breakdown charges to be quoted for at least 3 years from the expiry of warranty. Availability of trained manpower in India for servicing during warranty & AMC period. The contractor shall carry out two half yearly AMC preventive maintenance visits at regular intervals. Any number of breakdown visits as and when required during each year shall also be attended. AMC preventive maintenance work shall be carried out by the party as per the manufacturers procedure during VSSC normal working hours. The scope of work includes general cleaning of the system, moving parts check, adjustment and lubrication of mechanical and moving parts, control electronics check, electrical check, grip maintenance, extensometer functional check, control maintenance, testing etc. 32 Safety requirements: Total safety of the system shall be ensured by providing proper safety interlocks. Safety measures/ provisions to prevent accidental movement of crosshead should be provided. Emergency off switch at safe reach of operator. Software limit for all important parameters. Limits for cross head position (Electrical and Mechanical). Overload relays to prevent the electrical system from overloading. Yes / No / Explain 33 Essential spares: List of essential spares required for smooth functioning of the equipment for at least 5 years with cost split up has to be provided separately along with quotation. VSSC has the right to include the cost of essential spares to decide the lowest offer. Yes / No / Explain 34 Warranty: The entire machine shall be covered with a comprehensive warranty of two years from the date of installation 35 Documentations to be supplied: The supplier shall provide minimum one set of technical documentation in English (both in printed and CD). All documentations and assisting software shall be in English. Operator’s instruction manual with the identification of components with part number. Overall equipment layout. System software and application software in HDD (image) and installable CD media for multiple time installations in case of system corruption and crashing. Details related to sensors and components shall be provided. Detailed data sheets of all major components shall be provided. Service, maintenance and troubleshooting manual shall be provided. Calibration manual shall be provided. 36 General Conditions: Compliance matrix (as per attachment) shall also be provided with the quotations. All the columns in the compliance matrix should be filled with supplier specifications. Incomplete compliance statements will disqualify the offer and no further consideration will be given at a later time. Breakup cost of each item/ options shall be provided along with the quote. Commitment for support in terms of service & supply of spares for at least 10 years. The party shall have at least 10 year prior experience in the field of manufacturing and supply of similar material testing machines. The supplier shall provide the details of customers supplied with similar capacity machines in India or abroad. 1 Scope of Work: Supply, installation, commissioning, training and performance demonstration of 50 kN Table top Electro- Mechanical Universal Testing Machine. This UTM is required for conducting different type of mechanical tests such as tension, compression and flexural mode of tests on a wide variety of aerospace materials including special steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys as well as polymers and ceramic materials. Yes / No / Explain 2 Type of Drive Electro mechanical Screw driven type controlled by Servo motor drive system with integrated close loop control. Yes / No / Explain 3 Load frame type Table top twocolumn Load frame simply resting on a table without any support. Suitable table shall be supplied along with UTM. Yes / No / Explain 4 Load Capacity: ±50 kN static minimum in Tension/Compressio n mode. Yes / No / Explain 5 Load frame stiffness Load frame stiffness shall be at least 50 kN/mm or more with fixed lower platen and movable upper crosshead. Yes / No / Explain 6 Type of tests: Tension, compression and bending tests on a wide variety of aerospace materials. Yes / No / Explain 7 Crosshead displacement position accuracy ± 1 μm. Crosshead speed minimum: 0.001 mm/min or less Yes / No / Explain 9 Crosshead speed maximum: 500 mm/min or more Yes / No / Explain 10 Test room width: 400 mm or more Yes / No / Explain 11 Test room height: 1000 mm or more Yes / No / Explain 12 Test spaces: The machine shall have either single or dual test areas (upper & lower) provision for testing both tension and compression tests in single test space. Yes / No / Explain 13 Emergency stop Emergency stop provision to be installed on the machine. Yes / No / Explain 14 Controller Integrated digital controller with closed loop control and data acquisition system at a rate of 1kHz or higher. Data acquisition rate is user selectable with synchronised data logging on all channels with time, date. Yes / No / Explain 15 Data acquisition Number of data acquisition channels 4 or more (position, load, strain-1 and strain-2 etc) Yes / No / Explain 16 Close loop test control Close loop test control under Load, displacement & Strain modes. Yes / No / Explain 17 Analog output Selectable Analog output of ±10V for load, position, extensometer. Yes / No / Explain 18 Automatic selfidentification/ recognition All the transducers should have automatic selfidentification/ recognition by control electronics while connecting. Yes 19 Software Software shall provide for Mechanical tests like tension, compression, flexural, shear and lap shear as per the relevant ASTM/ ISO standards for all type of specimen configurations. Customized/profile load test program shall be included. Test software should include all the test requirements. The software should have the capacity to setup the test control parameters, data acquisition parameter, online display of test parameters, display of test results, setting up of limits, load cell calibration and balancing features, online graphical display of test plots with auto scaling, zoom-in/out, report generation, data archival and reanalysis features. Saving and retrieval of test methods and data, postprocessing of raw data, exporting of raw data in excel format shall be provided. The software shall have provision for auto recognition/ selection of sensors connected to the machine. Basic units of operation shall be in SI/Metric units along with provision for selecting other units. Installation licence in CD should be supplied. Any software updates should be supplied free of cost during the warranty period. Any bugs in calculations, reporting, logic should be addressed and necessary changes should be incorporated free of cost within the warranty period. All the software, user interface, menus and help must be in English including software manuals. The supplier shall supply test software compatible with Windows 10 or latest version. 20 Transducers: Static 50 kN Load cell Static 50 kN Load cell-01 No., Load cell capacity : +/-50 kN in tension/ compression. Accuracy class: Accuracy of ± 0.5% on indicated load as per ASTM E4 / ISO 7500 Grade 0.5. Load cell shall be supplied with suitable attachment/ fittings to fix to the crosshead/ load frame. Overload protection: More than 150% of the load capacity. Yes / No / Explain 21 Static 500 N Load cell Static 500 N Load cell-01 No. Load cell capacity : +/-500N in tension/compression . Accuracy class: Accuracy of ± 0.5% on indicated load as per ASTM E4 / ISO 7500 Grade 0.5.Load cell shall be supplied with suitable attachment/ fittings to fix to the crosshead/ load frame. Overload protection: More than 150% of the load capacity. 22 12.5 mm travel clipon Static Axial Extensometer Clip-on Static Axial Extensometer-1 No. Gauge length: 25mm GL, GL extendable to 50 mm using extender. Travel : +12.5 mm. Accuracy class: B2 class or better as per ASTM E83. Working Temperature: Room Temperature Yes / No / Explain 23 5 mm travel clip-on Static Axial Extensometer Clip-on Static Axial Extensometer-1 No. Gauge length: 10 mm GL. Travel : +5 mm. Accuracy class: B2 class or better as per ASTM E83. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 24 Long travel Extensometer to test the samples up to fracture Long travel Extensometer to test the samples up to fracture-1 No. The extensometer shall be of class B2 as per ASTM E83 or class 0.5 as per ISO 9513 with resolution of 0.1 μm. Initial Gage lengths 10, 12.5, 25 and 50 mm or more. Measurement range: up to 200mm or more. Flat specimen thickness: 0.1 mm – 20 mm or more. Round specimen : up to 20 mm or more. Knife edges for round & flat samples with shock tolerant design up to fracture. Working Temperature: Room Temperature 25 LVDT with magnetic base holder LVDT with magnetic base holder: 1 No. (Deflection sensor). Type: Fixed body with spring loaded moving core. Travel : Minimum ±25 mm or more. Accuracy class: B2 or better as per ASTM E83. Inbuilt sensor excitation and signal conditioning. Suitable magnetic base holder shall be supplied. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 26 Mechanical wedge action grips Mechanical wedge action grips for round and flat samples. Suitable inserts for both round and flat specimens to be supplied as per ASTM E8M requirements. Test load minimum 50 kN or more. Flat specimen thickness: 0.1 mm to 12 mm or more (multiple inserts shall be supplied to meet entire range). Flat specimen width maximum 25 mm or more. Round specimen gripping diameter: 1 mm to 20 mm or more (multiple inserts shall be supplied to meet entire range). Specimen gripping length for both flat and round: minimum 40 mm or more. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. 27 Compression platen with spherical seating Compression platen with spherical seating-1 pair. Compression platen with integrated spherical seating for one platen. Compression force rating: Minimum 50kN. Compatible for testing of specimens/ components of hardness up to 50 HRC. The platens shall be flat & parallel as per ASTM E9 requirements. Complete compression kit including mounting adaptors/ pins/ locknut shall be supplied. Compression platen diameter: Minimum 150 mm. Provisions for mounting of LVDT between top and bottom platens to measure compressive displacement. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. 28 3 Point bend flexural test fixture 3 Point bend flexural test fixture with necessary adapters - 01 set. Maximum Capacity: 50 kN. 3 point to 4 point conversion kit. Span Adjustment: minimum 20 mmmaximum 250 mm or more. Span Support Width: Minimum 50 mm or more. Span support roller diameter: 2/2.5, 4.5, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm. Two pair of each roller size shall be supplied. Bending Stamp roller Diameter: 2/2.5, 4.5, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 mm. One pair of each roller size shall be supplied. Flexural test fixture shall meet as per requirements of ASTM C1161. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 29 Snubbing type Wire tensile testing fixture Snubbing type Wire tensile testing fixture 10kN capacity-1 pair. Load capacity: Minimum 10kN or more. Specimen type: wire, cable. Wire Dia: minimum 0.1 mm & Maximum 2 mm or more. Selfclamping the specimen. Pulling load line shall be aligned to uniaxial. Specimen shall be wrapping around snubber. Suitable fittings to mount with UTM shall be supplied. Wire testing fixture shall meet as per requirements of ASTM E8M. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. 30 Thin film tensile testing grips Thin film tensile testing grips including Jaws 10kN-1pair. Screw action grips type. Load capacity10kN. Flat specimen thickness: minimum 0.1 mm to maximum 20 mm. Maximum specimen width: 25 mm or more. Single actuating/ Dual actuating- Opposing jaw adjustable. Different adjustable ranges to enable various applications. Change of jaw inserts. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 31 Tensile Webbing grip Tensile Webbing grip 50kN (Fabric testing) -1 pair. Webbing Grip to measure breaking strength and elongation of textile webbing, tape and braided material. Test fixture shall meet as per the requirements of ASTM-D6775. Roller type Grips. Load capacity 50 kN. Self clamping by multiple wrapping. Clamping surface shall be smooth and made by steel. Maximum specimen width 60 mm. Maximum specimen thickness 3 mm or more. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. 32 Tensile-Cord and yarn testing grips Tensile-Cord and yarn testing grips with clamping jaws 2.5kN-1 pair. Maximum capacity 2.5kN. Sample diameter: 0.1 to 2 mm or more. Sample material: metallic and non-metallic materials, plastics, textiles, Wires, yarns. Working Temperature: Room Temperature. Yes / No / Explain 33 Computer Computer:01 No. PC with Intel Core-i7 11th generation or better. At least 8 GB RAM, 1TB SATA HDD, on board graphics card, DVD writer, Front and Back USB ports (3.0), 2 serial RS- 232 interfaces. Keyboard, Optical/ laser scroll mouse. Black & white laser printer for A4 size. 23” or higher LED backlight monitor. Preloaded with Windows 10 or latest version, latest Microsoft office with licensed CDs, recovery CDs and necessary driver CDs. Media to install all necessary software to be supplied along with license. 34 Pre-delivery Inspection Pre-delivery inspection at manufacturer’s site will be carried out by VSSC engineers either by offline/ online mode. Party should demonstrate all the features of UTM, both hardware and software, during pre-delivery inspection. All safety related provisions shall be demonstrated. The supplier shall dispatch UTM after completion of PDI and acceptance by the VSSC personnel 35 Installation, Commissioning and training: Installation at the identified location at VSSC, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Any civil works needed are to be clearly provided by the supplier after placement of purchase order. Supplier shall submit a preliminary layout of the machine installation based on the specifications. The party shall inform logistic requirements at site required for installation of the equipment well in advance. Any other requirements needed for installing & commissioning the machine shall be clearly brought out by the supplier. The system shall be installed in our site by the supplier and all operation, maintenance and calibration procedures shall be fully demonstrated. After installation of system at VSSC, the supplier shall demonstrate all specified features of UTM. Training shall be covered on all aspects including, operation, test software, calibration and maintenance (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics) of the system. Adequate training to be provided to three identified personnel at VSSC for free of cost. Power requirements: Power requirement for the machine shall match the Indian power supply system, i.e., 230V/ 430 V± 10 %, 50Hz. 36 Calibration: After installation, the party shall be responsible for one time calibration of the entire system at our site. The machine shall be calibrated for load cell both tension & compression modes, cross head displacement, cross head speed & extensometers as per relevant standards. Calibration shall meet the accuracy class requirements specified in the relevant standards. Valid Calibration certificates for all the transducers shall be provided with traceability to national/international standards. Calibration procedure shall be given by the party for periodical calibration of the UTM. Yes / No / Explain 37 Testing & Acceptance: The party shall demonstrate at least one each tests of tensile, compression, flexural, wire test, thin film test, yarn test, fabric test as per the relevant standards. Specimen size and test matrix will be finalized based on mutually agreement between party and VSSC. All the necessary specimens will be provided by VSSC for demonstration. The equipment will be accepted after successfully demonstration of at least 1 each tests, test software, report generation, exporting of test data. 38 AMC: AMC and breakdown charges to be quoted for at least 3 years from the expiry of warranty. Availability of trained manpower in India for servicing during warranty & AMC period. The contractor shall carry out two half yearly AMC preventive maintenance visits at regular intervals. Any number of breakdown visits as and when required during each year shall also be attended. AMC preventive maintenance work shall be carried out by the party as per the manufacturers procedure during VSSC normal working hours. The scope of work includes general cleaning of the system, moving parts check, adjustment and lubrication of mechanical and moving parts, control electronics check, electrical check, grip maintenance, extensometer functional check, control maintenance, testing etc. 39 Safety requirements: Total safety of the system shall be ensured by providing proper safety interlocks. Safety measures/ provisions to prevent accidental movement of crosshead should be provided. Emergency off switch at safe reach of operator. Software limit for all important parameters. Limits for cross head position (Electrical and Mechanical). Overload relays to prevent the electrical system from overloading. Yes / No / Explain 40 Essential spares: List of essential spares required for smooth functioning of the equipment for at least 5 years with cost split up has to be provided separately along with quotation. VSSC has the right to include the cost of essential spares to decide the lowest offer. Yes / No / Explain 41 Warranty: The entire machine shall be covered with a comprehensive warranty of two years from the date of installation 42 Documentations to be supplied: The supplier shall provide minimum one set of technical documentation in English (both in printed and CD). All documentations and assisting software shall be in English. Operator’s instruction manual with the identification of components with part number. Overall equipment layout. System software and application software in HDD (image) and installable CD media for multiple time installations in case of system corruption and crashing. Details related to sensors and components shall be provided. Detailed data sheets of all major components shall be provided. Service, maintenance and troubleshooting manual shall be provided. Calibration manual shall be provided. 43 General Conditions: Compliance matrix (as per attachment) shall also be provided with the quotations. All the columns in the compliance matrix should be filled with supplier specifications. Incomplete compliance statements will disqualify the offer and no further consideration will be given at a later time. Breakup cost of each item/ options shall be provided along with the quote. Commitment for support in terms of service & supply of spares for at least 10 years. The party shall have at least 10 year prior experience in the field of manufacturing and supply of similar material testing machines. The supplier shall provide the details of customers supplied with similar capacity machines in India or abroad.
