GE Greenville Gas Turbine is seeking a semi-automated robotics solution that will complete the Fuel Nozzles to End Cover Assembly for three model types. The assembly tasks to be completed by this automated solution includes but are not limited to: vision verification of seals, robotic handling/placement of fuel nozzles onto end cover, and bolt torqueing with data collection. This system is to be focused on our Micromixer style Fuel Nozzles, but adaptable for two other fuel nozzle designs.

To manage cost and lead times, attached is a list of equipment that GE as already purchased and has on site in Greenville, SC for this project. It is expected that during the design and procurement phase these items be used, without any debt to the program intent nor success. Will be supplied to awarded party at no cost for the use of this project.

Project Goals and Objectives:

Final assembly quality improvement through verification of the required BOM and digital torque data monitoring.
• Production data delivery to GE’s Upper-Level Data Collection System (BMS) to include, but not limited to, Date/Time Stamp, Fuel Nozzle and End Cover Serial Numbers, Combustion Chamber Assembly Serial Number, Bolt Torque Data, Process Equipment Cycle Times and Production Quantities.
• Ergonomic improvements over current process (assistance or elimination of heavy lifts and manual torqueing)
• Flexibility for adapting to future Fuel Nozzle designs with interchangeable fixtures, tools, robotics tool changers, etc.

Requirements and Guidelines

Robot Target Cycle time be 30 minutes per assembly, per station, excluding operator time.
• Footprint: TBD during concurrent engineering phase
• Must be able to ship, torn-down, in a Standard ISO shipping container(s)
• Must function under a 9 ft ceiling
• Timeline: Section 5 Project Timeline
• Adhere to and comply with GE’s Hardware and Software Standards (KUKA, Siemens TIA Portal, Atlas Copco, ATI, Troax, Destaco, Keyence, Banner, Turck, P&F, Festo, Euchner).
• PLC logic to following GE guidelines (example to be provided) and allow for modification by GE software engineers.
• Responsible for design and delivery of a complete system.
• Electrical and Pneumatic designs to be completed via Eplan P8. GE to provide existing example Eplan and BOM.
• Vendor to supply all drawings and models of tools, fixtures, and equipment which will become property of GE.
• Vendor to complete 2D layout and 3D simulation and deliver all models to GE. Delmia V6 is preferred but not mandatory.
• Vendor to provide offline robot programming generated to match 3D simulation and Mechanical Design.
• Vendor to provide a Material and Equipment BOM to include all purchased and manufactured parts and equipment. This list will be utilized to create a recommended spare parts list by GE and must include all ordering/manufacturing details. GE to provide example BOM spread sheet to be completed by vendor.
• Vendor to perform initial equipment installation, launch, commissioning, and debug at their facility.
• Vendor will be responsible for all recourses required to design, manufacture, deliver, commission, and launch project.
• Vendor to deliver a 2D process layout that clearly defines the location to connect all utilities. (Compressed Air 90 PSI max, 480VAC, Water, Overhead Lighting, Drains, etc.)
• GE to perform factory acceptance test at the AMW building.
• Factory acceptance test details will be provided to the selected Vendor. Factory test will be conducted on actual products and will be expected to meet all guidelines.
• OEM warranties must transfer to GE and GE pricing discounts will be used to determine final purchasing strategy.
• Vendor will be responsible for all costs associated with GE supplied purchase parts if the Vendor provided incorrect ordering details. Basically, if GE orders materials specified by the Vendor, then during the installation or tooling assembly if these item(s) are found to be incorrect, GE will reference the items purchasing details supplied by the selected Vendor. If the Vendor supplied incorrect purchasing details, the Vendor will be responsible for all costs associated to complete the installation by design.
• GE to provide product CAD models of Fuel Nozzle details and assembly to selected vendor at receipt of PO.

Quoting Criteria and Cost Breakdown:

Vendor’s description for an automated process that meets all Goals and Objectives listed in section 2.
• GE encourages the use of sales and marketing examples that provide details into the Vendor’s experience, capabilities, previous projects, etc. (non-proprietary examples)
• Project Organization Chart -Names, titles, and contact information. Identify the single point of contact, Engineering Manager, Etc.
• Project Milestone Plan - Schedule for design, equipment manufacturing, purchase parts ordering, commissioning, testing, and installation/implementation.
• Service and Support – Explain duration of on-site support during installation at AMW and after relocation to plant GVL.
• Warranty – Define length and scope of warranty coverage.
• Cost Overview - Complete pricing worksheet with all applicable rates. This is a breakdown of products and services available by vendor with their associated rates. (3D Simulation, Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, PLC and Robot Programming, Project Management, Purchased Part markup %)
• List of questions and concerns
• Solution to have two working positions Op01 and OP02
• OP01 to be semi-automatic for Fuel Nozzles mounted to End Cover
• OP02 to be manual for balance of Combustor Head End build
OP01
• Operator to load End Cover
• Operator to load Seals
• Robot via laser, verifies correct seal and placement
• Robot to pick and place Fuel Nozzle sub-assemblies
• Robot via Barcode Reader verifies Fuel Nozzle part/serial number
• Operator Loads and ‘zero’ torques bolts
• Robot via DC Tool torques Bolts per specified sequence and routine. Atlas Copco and PLC to record torque data and combine assembly serial number data.
• Operator performs Leak test. (Leak test equipment is out of this scope, but system must work with specific definitions of existing leak test equipment)
• Sub-assembly transported to next operation
OP02
• Operator loads remaining components via overhead jib style Crain
• Operator Loads and ‘zero’ torques bolts
• Operator via Smart Torque reaction arm torques Bolts per specified sequence and routine. Atlas Copco and PLC to record torque data and combine assembly serial number data.
• Sub-assembly transported out of station

This RFQ is for a semi-automatic robot cell with the process explanation not completely held within the RFQ and MNDA paperwork. This project will contain many items that are Intellectual property of General Electric and cannot be shared until all MNDA paperwork is resolved between your company and GE.

Below is a desired flow of events in the next 5 business days that GE is requesting.

Accept the RFQ via email response, immediately

Submit MNDA paperwork, 24-48 hours upon receipt

Accept meeting invite or submit an alternate time to come in and watch a video of the manual production process (tentatively scheduled for Monday May 6th )

Meet and greet

Video

Review of an aggressive timeline

Confirm via email that you will be submitting a quote and tentative quote date.

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