NCSX Procurement Update of 11/09/05

1. MCWF procurement

• The C-2 casting  is progressing through 5-axis machining and has completed 3 of 5 setups. Phil Heitzenroeder and Jim Chrzanowski will visit Major Tool this Friday (11/11) to review progress and follow up on changes resulting from C-1 inspections. We expect the C-2 to be delivered around the end of this month.
  

• The C-3 casting continues making good progress through 3-axis machining operations.
  

• The C-4 completed foundry operations and was shipped to Major Tool. Radiographic inspection of the tee at Major Tool indicated no flaws exceeding the allowable 0.080 in. The C-4 was moved to the machining center and is expected to be in 3-axis machining operations this week.
  

• The C-5 returned from radiographic testing with only 3 rejections. Final upgrades are in progress.
  

• The C-6 was scrapped. A new pour date is to be determined. Metaltek is preparing a briefing on the possible causes of the gas inclusions which were responsible for the C-6 rejection.
  

• The A-1 casting is at Major Tool.
  

• The A-2 is in initial radiographic testing.
  

• The A-3 is undergoing removal of gates and risers.
  

• Mold setup for the B-1 casting is complete. It is expected to pour this week.
  

2. VVSA procurement

• Ports continue to be welded onto the first 120-degree segment. This operation has presented more issues with metrology then anticipated. Major Tool has worked through these issues and believe the pace of welding the ports will dramatically increase over the next few weeks.
  

• The second 120-degree segment is being welded.
  

• Fabrication of all remaining large ports is in progress.
  

• The 5th 60-degree segment is being welded.
  

Hutch Neilson