- Country: USA
- Summary: Plasma Arc Melting System
- UST Ref No: 123176490
- Deadline: 06 Aug 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: PR396924
- Purchaser's Detail:Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details. Login to see full purchaser details.
- Description:
- Description
Plasma Arc Melting System
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is requesting proposals for a pilot-scale plasma arc melting system to support research on refractory metal alloys. The system must be adaptable for various feedstock types and melting conditions, with precise control over heat input, melt rate, and gas environment. Key specifications include: Melter Characteristics: Plasma Torch System: Programmable motion control with multiple plasma torches and controlled gas delivery.Cooling System: Closed-loop water cooling for heat-sensitive components, with integrated manifold and valves.Material Feeding: Capability to handle compacted powder, turnings, and scrap, with optional bar feeders.Ingot Forming: Vertical ingot formation in induction-heated molds, producing solid ingots (max: 100 mm x 100 mm x 1000 mm; min: 50 mm diameter x 1000 mm).Melting Rate: Minimum of 1000 cc/hour for refractory metals.Operational Safety & Integration: Must include necessary framing, enclosures, and controls for safe lab operation, complying with safety codes.Proposals should cover installation, commissioning, training, and a list of recommended spare parts and consumables.Utility Requirements: Power: 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, ≤1200 KVA total demand.Gases: Helium and argon at 120 psi.Cooling Water: 350 gallons per minute from a tower loop and 80 gallons for emergency use.Facility Constraints: Max footprint: 35 ft (L) x 28 ft (W) x 25 ft (H), supported by an 11-inch thick concrete slab, with no below-grade installation required. - Documents:
Attachment-A-Terms-and-Conditions-Fixed-Price.pdf
Attachment-C-Technical-Specification-Plasma-Arc-Me.pdf
Attachment-D-Representation-and-Certifications-A.pdf
Attachment-E-Draft-Fixed-Price-Subcontract.pdf
Request-For-Proposal-RFP-PR396924-Plasma-Arc-Melte.pdf
If you are registered member, kindly login to view full details of this tender notice:
CLICK HERE TO LOGINPlasma Arc Melting System - USA Tender
The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Plasma Arc Melting System. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123176490 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-08-06.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
