Reciprocating Broaching Units

1798/340/MY/AMRC/17 Reciprocating Broaching Units

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Reciprocating Broaching Units (up to 3) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Scope of Requirement

The supply, installation and commissioning of a reciprocating broaching units for converting the rotary action of a lathe's driver lower turret to an axial reciprocating action for the single-point broaching of a spline tooth or other similar feature. This equipment will be for use in manufacturing research, particularly of gear and transmission components for the aerospace, automotive and energy industries.

The University seeks to purchase reciprocating broaching units that will support the AMRC's research into gear cutting technologies for multifunctional machine tools. AMRC's focus is on demonstrating opportunities for improved quality and accuracy in manufacture using single part setup for multiple operations. The reciprocating broaching units should enable machining of internal and external splines in the same machine and setup as turning, milling and gear machining processes. The units may also be utilised in the machining of gear teeth, keyways, fir-tree slots and other similar features.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( Public Contracts Regulations 2015).

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 10th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).