University of Waterloo Profile
Founded in 1957, the University of Waterloo is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, with undergraduate and graduate programs in faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics, and Science; and includes professional schools of Pharmacy, Optometry, Accounting and Architecture.
In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada's technology hub, has become one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities with 35,000 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Waterloo, as home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program, embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research and discovery. In the next decade, the university is committed to building a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, visit uwaterloo.ca.
Background
The Centre for Advanced Materials Joining deals with the analysis of a wide range of welding processes (friction stir, laser, arc, plasma) and materials (ferrous, non-ferrous), in order to improve joining quality and productivity. There has been a greater need for development of welding methods which involve friction stir welding, including for alloys of aluminum, magnesium, steels, titanium and nickel alloys.
The required infrastructure will should incorporate a friction stir welding tool and spindle in a complete system that is capable of welding a wide range of metals. The system will require force feedback in order to ensure repeatability, and offer high precision at high force capacities during welding in one linear direction. Fixtures for securing a wide range of workpiece sizes in both lap and butt welding joint configurations should be incorporated. Additional features such as temperature monitoring or feedback, along with options to add material during welding are considered added value capabilities.
The budget cap for this purchase is $500,000 CAD, not including HST.
This acquisition is made possible in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be submitted in writing (via email) to the RFP Contact Person as follows:
Christine Wagner, CPPB, CSCP, Senior Buyer - Procurement and Contract Services
200 University Avenue West
University of Waterloo, East Campus 2
Waterloo ON N2L 5Z5
Email: cpwagner@uwaterloo.ca or, procure@uwaterloo.ca
