Specifications include, but are not limited to: This equipment specification describes the requirements for the manufacture, inspection, procurement, installation and performance of a computerized composite ply cutting system consisting of a controller, vacuum cutting area, cutting knives, inkjet printer, material dispenser and software; The equipment described in this specification shall be capable of cutting and labeling a variety of composite ply shapes from carbon fiber and glass fabric prepreg, unidirectional tape and film adhesive materials. It is the intent of Mississippi State University to purchase a standard system with minimal customization. In addition, the following standards shall also be met, if applicable. The latest issues and revisions shall apply. • EIA Standard RS-267-C - Axis and motion nomenclature for numerically controlled machines. • EIA Standard RS-274-D - Interchangeable variable block data positioning, format for contouring, and contouring/positioning numerically controlled machines. • EIA Standard RS-281-B – Electrical and construction standards for numerical machine control. • ISO 230-2;1997, Test code for machine tools – Part 2: Determination of accuracy and repeatability of positioning numerically controlled axes - As amended in Appendix A sections A1.3 and A1.8. • ISO/DIS230-5.3, Test code for machine tools – Part 5: Determination of noise emission. • NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery • National Electric Code • FPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace • NEC 2005 NFPA 70: National Electric Code International Electric Code Series