Hi, Barry and Greg,

Below is this week’s Procurement Update.  I’d like to request that we not have a call this week due to the ITER PAC meeting.  If you would still like to have the call, could we re-schedule it for Friday afternoon? Many thanks!

Phil

 

NCSX Procurement Update of 5/11/05

 

1. MCWF procurement

 

*          Machining of the C-1 casting (MCWF#1) continues to go well at Major Tool.  The casting was “flipped” in the fixture this week. They are finished with roughing the flanges and outside periphery of the part, and are now contouring the part down to the 0.250-in. stock envelope.

 

*          MetalTek reports that the processing of the C-2 (MCWF#2) casting is currently running ahead of schedule.  They expect to start dimensional inspection this week, following which C-2 will be shipped out for X-Ray.

 

*          The casting of the A1 coil is delayed due to the pouring area of the foundry being occupied by another large casting.  MetalTek is working to resolve this situation, but have not advised of the revised pour date yet.

They were scheduled to pour the casting Tuesday;  prior to this delay Metal Tek noted that they still intend deliver the casting to Major Tool on July 18, 2005.           

 

2. VVSA procurement

 

*          Development panel #5 was pressed, annealed, pressed again, and sent our for a second anneal.  This panel, shown below,  is the largest and most strongly shaped of the ten panel types.  Up to now it is the only panel to require a second anneal.

*          The first shipment of material for the “production” panels has arrived. Because the surface finish was not as expected, some sample testing is being done to determine course of action.

 

*          Fabrication of the 60-degree weld fixture is in full swing, with many parts in various stages of fabrication and inspection. Fabrication of inspection gages continues