PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT, 24 INCH PAPER PROCESSOR(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A002400020001-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 15, 2001
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: June 17, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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NPIC/P&DS/D/6-1428
17 June 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR TIDE RECORD
SUBJECT: Product Improvement, 24 Inch Paper Processor-
1. This paper provides the background and scope for the solicitation
ment erform design, engineering, operation.
of a proposal to
s to the processor required for its successful o2. The processor is a roller transport photographic print
processor designe to accommodate single or double weight paper prints
in any size up to 24 inches in width and 40 feet in length. When
bintolaheemachinehfording
could equipment fed
developed, it was expected that
and that prints of random sizes
processing and drying. The processor does in fact, very operational
and dry prints of all intended sizes. However, op
problems exist which limit isenotnself threthe
the major problem being to processing
requires the attaching a semi _rigid tab to the print prior This is not
and detachment of the tab after processing and drying.
only a time consuming and awkward method of transport through the
machine, but sometimes results in damaged prints due toeddpropercept
removal of the tab. In-house experimentation has provi
srcon as
which partially aleviates this problem. The type p
the attached a between
shown on Enclosure l,when
print (all sizes) through and drying. The plastic
screen fingers) and falls free after processing even
screen does not damage the print, while the open mesh permits
chemical and drying action.
3. It is the intent to solicit a proposal from a contractor to
provide the following services and materials in order to overcome
the operational defeciencies inherent in the existing configuration
and methods:
a. Obtain a sufficient quantity of suitable tab material and
screen material for bonding experimentation. Design and fabricate
an easel-type device that will form the tab, cut the plastic
mesh fingers and bond the two for processing.
b. Design and fabricate a method of holding the plastic
mesh fingers in proper position for insertion of the unprocessed
d)
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print. (Enclosure 2 - Feed Be
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c. Improve the air nozzles at the feed end to permit free
print feed without snags.
d. Design and install a roller or guide system to permit
proper exit of the prints.
4. It is felt that these improvements and modifications will
result in a wholly operationally acceptable machine.
uppor ys ems Section
Development Branch
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Work Statement
IMPROVEMENT OF 24 INCH PAPER PROCESSOR STATINTL
1.1. Furnish a minimum of 100 sheets of plastic material approximately
10 X 24 inches to be used as lead tabs. The material must be pliable, of
a thickness not greater than 0.010 inches and must be capable of bonding
to a screen material (sample attached).
1.2. Design and fabricate a device which will bond the screen material
to the tab and, in the same operation, cut the screen fingers to the proper
lengths and dimensions. (See attached sketch, enclosure #1).
1.3. Design, fabricate, and install on the feed bed of the
processor a foot actuated device which will raise the short fingers of the
screen material for insertion of the unprocessed print. (See attached
photograph of.feed bed, enclosure #2).
1.4. Design, fabricate, and install onthe -processor, just
below the feed bed, an easel that will hold a ,ready supply of prepared lead
1.5. Design, fabricate, and install a pair of beveled shoes or guides
to prevent the prints from catching on the air nozzles that actuate, the
replenishment switches.
1.5. Because. of curl induced in the prints during processing, they
have a tendency to miss the exit port in the dryer.
Design, fabricate, and install such device(s) that will force proper
exit of the prints.
NOTE - Except,. for the lead tabs all of the above requirements are
for single units to be installed on one machine.
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