From: Hutch Neilson
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 5:47 PM
To: Barry Sullivan; Gregory Pitonak; Jeffrey Makiel; Sam Barish
Cc: Michael E. Viola; Phil Heitzenroeder; Wayne T. Reiersen; Richard J. Hawryluk; Jim Lyon; Pamela Hampton
Subject: 20050601 NCSX procurement status
We’ll have our Thursday telecon at 11:30 as usual.  Call 877-653-7764, code 361326#.   hn

NCSX Procurement Update of 6/01/05

1. MCWF procurement

• Machining of the C-1 casting (MCWF#1) continues following successful weld repairs of a machining error. The poloidal break has been cut and semi-finish machining down to the 0.030-in. envelope has begun.
  

• X-ray inspection of the C-2 casting (MCWF#2) was completed. The results are a substantial improvement over the C-1, confirming the success of the pattern modifications that were made following the C-1 pour.  The amount of weld upgrade required is about a factor of four (rough estimate) less than that required for the C-1.  
  

• The A-1 (MCWF#3) casting was poured on May 24 and was in the process of being removed from its mold late last week.
  

• The C pattern is being set up in preparation for pouring the C-3 (MCWF#4) casting.
  

• Project delegations visited MetalTek and Major Tool last week. The team witnessed progress on the in-process parts and made progress toward resolution of various QA documentation issues.
  

2. VVSA procurement

• Fabrication of the panels continues. Five have been completed, and #6 and #7 are nearly completed.
  

• Fabrication of the 60-degree weld fixture continues. Machining of the precision contours is in progress.
  

• Design of the 120-degree weld fixture and the vertical port weld fixture is proceeding.
  

• The technical representative, Mike Viola, visited Major Tool last week and witnessed progress on the in-process parts and fixtures.
  

Hutch Neilson