NCSX Procurement Update of 8/31/05

1. MCWF procurement

• Machining of the C-1 casting (MCWF#1) continues at Major Tool. They moved to the last of the four 5-axis machining set-ups last week.  They are tracking close to the schedule that was presented to us at the time of our visit about three weeks ago. On that schedule they would complete all machining by 9/2, and ship to PPPL 9/16. Tom Brown visited earlier this week to discuss handling of metrology data so that PPPL is prepared to expedite evaluation of any dimensional issues that might arise during final inspection. Phil Heitzenroeder is visiting on 9/1 to observe progress.
  

• The C-2 casting (MCWF#2) continues making good progress progress in machining.   Forecast ship date is still October 7.
  

• Processing of the A-1 casting (MCWF#3) is nearly complete at MetalTek. Phil Heitzenroeder visited MetalTek on 8/31 and reported that it looks very good and is expected to ship to Major Tool on 8/31.  MetalTek completed their dimensional re-scan of the part using their Romer arm as part of EIO’s effort to determine the cause of the thin-wall condition. The measurements confirmed the original 3D Scan Co laser scanning data.
  

• The C-3 (MCWF#4) casting is still in process at MetalTek but is expected to ship to Major Tool at the end of this week.
  

• The C-4 (MCWF#5) and C-5 (MCWF#6) castings are in-process.
• The mold for the C-6 (MCWF#7) casting is complete and is expected to pour this week.
  

• Fabrication and assembly of the Type B pattern (the third and last) is proceeding ahead of schedule. Forecast delivery date is 9/15.
  

• Frank Malinowski, PPPL Procurement QA Representative, visited MetalTek last week and participated in a meeting on QA issues.
  

2. VVSA procurement

• They have begun the process of joining the first two 60-degree sectors into a 120-degree sector. This has entailed some trial and error due to alignment challenges, and is still in process.
  

• Fabrication of the third 60-degree sector is in progress.
  

• All panels have been through at least first forming and anneal steps. Three of the ten types are complete.
  

• Prot fabrication is proceeding well.
  

• Mike Viola visited last week and observed all ongoing activities.
  

Hutch Neilson