Ingham ISD - CNC Knee Milling Machines

Ingham ISD is seeking proposals for the purchase, delivery, installation, and training of three CNC Knee Milling Machines to support their Career and Technical Education Machining programs. The machines should provide a safe, durable, and educationally appropriate platform for student instruction while meeting current industry standards. Key requirements include a table size of 9 x 49, spindle taper of R-8 or equivalent, variable speed of 0-4500 RPM, and a CNC Controller with MillPWR G2 3-axis. The vendor should also provide comprehensive operator manuals, training materials, and initial instructor training. • The machines should support instructional use by novice and intermediate student operators. • The machines should allow operation in both manual and CNC modes. • Vendors should describe the programming interface offered and its suitability for students. • The machines should display toolpaths graphically prior to execution. • The machines should allow instructors to demonstrate machining concepts in real time. • The vendor should provide easy transition from manual machining to CNC machining instruction. • The machines should support industry-recognized machining curriculum standards.