Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information for the replacement of an infrared oven used for heating plastics to form prosthetic limb components. The new oven should have features such as a sensor for exact measurement of material sag depth, a mobile material cart with rotation function, and state-of-the-art infrared quartz tubes with single reflectors. The contractor shall furnish and deliver the oven within 8 weeks from purchase and provide a standard 2-year warranty. The key requirements include:
* Sensor for exact measurement of material sag depth with acoustic and optical signal
* Mobile material cart with rotation function for switching between Teflon-covered work surface and vacuum forming frame
* State-of-the-art infrared quartz tubes with single reflectors for even heating
* Optical temperature sensor for continuous monitoring of material surface temperature
* Simple operation via a central element with temperature setpoint entry and timer function
* Storage function for user-defined heating processes
* Graphical progress indicator for monitoring