5-axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Milling Machine

5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 1 | P a g e STATEMENT OF WORK 5-axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Milling Machine March 27, 2026 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center Moffett Field, California -- 1 of 9 -- 5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 2 | P a g e APPROVED BY: Nicholas Crowley Operations Manager (Acting) Applied Manufacturing Division, Machining and Instrumentation Branch Alex Mazhari Division Chief (Acting) Applied Manufacturing Division -- 2 of 9 -- 5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 3 | P a g e Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction / Background ...................................................................................................................................4 2.0 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................................4 3.0 Technical Requirements ........................................................................................................................................4 4.0 Quality Assuarance ................................................................................................................................................7 4.1 Suppliers ..................................................................................................................................................................7 4.3 Inspection/Acceptance .............................................................................................................................................8 4.4 Warranties................................................................................................................................................................8 5.0 Deliverables ............................................................................................................................................................8 6.0 Government Furnished Property .........................................................................................................................8 7.0 Travel ......................................................................................................................................................................9 8.0 Period of Performance ..........................................................................................................................................9 9.0 Delivery Location ...................................................................................................................................................9 -- 3 of 9 -- 5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 4 | P a g e 1.0 Introduction / Background NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Applied Manufacturing Division (Code RM) requires a highly accurate 5-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) milling machine needed for various Agency projects and programs supported by Code RM shops. 2.0 Scope Code RM requires a high accuracy 5-axis vertical machining center with trunnion table A-axis and rotary C-axis. The 5-axis CNC milling machine must meet the minimum specifications listed in the technical requirements. This machine will be used at ARC in the Machining and Instrumentation Branch (Code RMX) to support various projects and programs for the Agency. The primary use of this equipment will be to produce complex metallic and nonmetallic components and hardware for spaceflight projects, Space Launch System (SLS), Artemis program, Orion capsule, BioSentinel, Dragonfly, Dragonfly Entry Aerosciences Measurements (DrEAM), HyperSTEP, MERINO, wind tunnel models, aircraft hardware, and complex 3D surfacing models for testing and flight. 3.0 Technical Requirements Machine Construction: The machine shall be designed as a 5-axis vertical machining center with a RAM structure and trunnion table design. Travels: Minimum X=889mm (35.00”), Y=762mm (30.00”), Z=635mm (25.00”), A-Axis -120 to +20 deg., C Axis 360 deg. Workpiece diameter: “Maximum workpiece diameter” to be minimum of 736mm (29.00in) diameter Accuracy: Minimum +/-0.0063mm (0.00025in.) linear (XYZ), +/- 3 arcseconds rotary (AC) Repeatability: Minimum +/-0.002mm (0.000078in.) linear (YXZ), +/- 3 arcseconds rotary (AC) Table load: Minimum 500 kg/1100 lbs. Table size and clamping area: Minimum Ø500mm (Ø19.6 in.) -- 4 of 9 -- 5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 5 | P a g e Rotary axis: Integrated A-axis trunnion arm and integrated C-Axis rotary table Spindle Type: Direct drive Spindle RPM and Taper: Minimum 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) with CAT40 Big Plus Spindle output: Minimum power 25kW (30hp), Minimum max torque 300nm (221 ft/lb) Feed speed: Minimum 1 to 25,400 mm/min (0.03 to 1000 in/min) Rapid traverse speed: Minimum 30,480 mm/min (1200 in/min) Machine controller: Heidenhain, Siemens, Matsuura, or Fanuc base with touchscreen and native CAMplete TruePath simulation support. Tool magazine: Minimum 50 tool capacity, CAT40 Big Plus Machine collision detection: Intelligent Protection System (IPS), Machine Protection Control (MPC 2.0), Collision Protection System (CPS) or equivalent Measuring/Monitoring: Renishaw non-contact laser tool setter and optical work setting probe or equivalent Screen text: English Coolant media/chip removal: Air blow and spray gun for swarf cleanup and chip conveyor (spiral auger or conveyor type). -- 5 of 9 -- 5-AXIS COMPUTER NUMERCIAL CONTROLLED (CNC) MILLING MACHINE DELIVERY ORDER: TBD 6 | P a g e Coolant supply: Flood and thru-spindle coolant (TSC). TSC to be 500psi minimum pressure. Coolant flow rate: Minimum 26 liters/min (7 gallon/min) Capacity of coolant tank: Minimum 378 liters (100 gallons) Central lubrication: Automatic grease supply unit for feed axes Cabin: Fully protected cabi…