The objective of the procurement is that the requested equipment shall allow the user to at least perform the following general operations:
Perform Spark Plasma Sintering of a long range of materials, including metals, ceramics, nano materials, composites and functionally graded materials. The equipment should allow Spark Plasma Sintering with high vacuum up to at least 2 000 °C for samples ≤ 3 cm in diameter. Sintring pressure should be in the area of 2 kN to a minimum of 250 kN. Evacuation of the sintring chamber to high vacuum should be possible. The equipment should be easy to operate and equipped with the necessary emergency stop and safety systems.
For further procurement requirements, please see the technical specification in annex 1 (see annex).