This week’s telecon is cancelled due to conflicts with the ARIES meeting and vacations. Call or e-mail with any questions.  hn

1. MCWF procurement

• Machining of the C-1 casting (MCWF#1) continues at Major Tool. Difficulties were encountered in fixturing the part for the finish machining of the poloidal break, requiring several iterations. An approach was finally developed that eliminates the movement of the part, and the machining operation is now under way. Machining and hand operations are expected to be completed this week, whereupon magnetic permeability and liquid penetrant inspections will begin. We expect  delivery this month.
  

• The C-2 casting (MCWF#2) continues making good progress progress in machining. They expect it to move to the 5-axis machine this week.
  

• The A-1 casting (MCWF#3) was shipped to Major Tool last week, and the C-3 (MCWF#4) is expected to ship this week.
  

• The C-4 (MCWF#5) has begun weld upgrades.
  

• The C-5 (MCWF#6) returned from initial radiographic inspection and was reported to have a very low number of radiographic defects.
  

• The C-6 (MCWF#7) was broken out of the mold and heat treated. The gating system is being removed.
  

• Molding operations for the A-2 (MCWF#8) have begun in preparation for pouring later this month.
  

• Fabrication the Type B pattern and dimensional scanning by 3D ScanCo were completed. It is ready for shipment to MetalTek pending review of the data and release by EIO.
  

2. VVSA procurement

• The first full-period (120-degree) sector was welded and radiographic inspection started. Machining of the holes for the ports is scheduled for this week.
  

• The 3rd 60 degree segment is almost complete except for X-Ray and final inspection. The upper and lower sections of the fourth 60 degree segment.
  

• Polished 2.5”, 6”, 8” and 10” pipes will be at MTM Fri/Mon.  Starting to weld the formed panels for the custom ports.
  

Hutch Neilson