DURIP: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) for Advancement of Oceanographic Research
Abstract
We propose to improve the manufacturing capability of the Marine Science Development Center(MSDC) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography by acquiring a pair of advanced ComputerNumerical Control (CNC) lathes.MSDC is a well-established, professionally-managed production facility on the Scripps campusthat designs, manufactures and tests complex components for scientific instruments, andassembles them into complete systems. MSDC#s machining and fabrication services allow ONR sponsoredscientists to produce new and innovative scientific instrumentation that enables novelcapabilities in sensing and observing phenomena in the ocean, earth, atmosphere and space.We seek to establish new capabilities that will enable MSDC to meet our scientists# needs indeveloping innovative new instruments. Specifically, we propose to replace two obsolete latheswith large-bore CNC lathes with advanced features that will enable us to produce biggercomponents, with high quality and efficiency, to serve existing and future DoD-relevant projects.The proposed lathes will support the machining of a variety of metals and materials, and willprovide MSDC with new abilities needed to create capable and reliable scientific instruments: - More capability through technology: Advanced control and application technologies willimprove efficiency, precision, and productivity, for faster and higher-quality production. - Bigger, better products: Our existing lathes lackthe size, precision and control systemsneeded fabricate larger components needed to produce (for example) more-capableunderwater systems being envisioned. - Automation and integration: Automation is a key enabling technology, and the proposedmachines feature powerful, flexible and user-friendly automation that will enable parts to beproduced with less manual intervention, resulting in higherefficiency and better quality. - Improved safety: The proposed machines include enhanced safety features that areharmonized with industrial standards,and will contribute to a safer work environment forMSDC employees, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.- Energy Efficiency: The proposed machines will be energy-efficient, consistent withUniversity and DoD missions, resulting in benefits to energy costs the environment.MSDC provides services that, due to their unique and demanding requirements, are typically notcommercially available, and CNC lathes with capabilities currently needed are not available hereor elsewhere in the University system.The CNC lathes we seek to acquire will have lasting value to ONR-sponsored scientists andengineers. There is a pressing need as well, because these machines will immediately improveour ability to fabricate precision instruments for ongoing ONR projects that include MarineRobotics Testbed (N00014-22-C-2006), Tactical Naval Sensing (N00014-20-C-2039),ARCTERX (N00014-21-1-2890), REMUS 3000 (N00014-21-1-2914), MABL (N00014-21-1-4014), Collaborative Sensing of the Ocean-Atmosphere Interface (N00014-21-1-2824),NESCAFE (N00014-21-1-290), and HiAATS (N00014-23-1-248).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 09, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142412775
Entities
People
- Bruce Appelgate
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego