• The ground insulation wrap has been closed. Chill plates are being installed.
• We forecast completing C2 by 5/8/06, versus 5/4/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• Cladding has been being installed. Side clamps have been set. Ground wrap installation has started.
• We forecast completing C3 by 6/18/06, versus 6/23/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• Completed touch-up grinding on MCWF, moved it to winding facility, installed in winding ring, and placed in the WF prep station (Station 1b).
• We forecast completing C4 by 7/5/06, versus 7/24/06 in the project schedule.
  

16 poured to date
4 in foundry operations
8 in machining operations
4 delivered.

• The C-5 is the fourth of five machining steps on the 5-axis U5 and proceeding well. We forecast delivery on or before the project’s scheduled delivery date of May 4.
  

• The A-1 is progressing well on the 3-axis Mitsu-40. One side was completed and they are now machining the second side.
• Some optimization of machine programs has been necessary, and consequently the first side took longer than expected, but no major schedule delays have been reported.
• The project’s scheduled delivery date is June 8.
  

• The A-2 has completed roughing and is ready to go on the Mitsu-40. The project’s scheduled delivery date is July 13.
  

• The A-3 and A-4 are alternating in roughing operations on the Lucas 40T.
  

• The A-5 arrived at MTM after completing foundry operations at MetalTek.
• The B-1 and C-6 are also at MTM, awaiting machining.
  

• The A-6 completed weld repairs and was shipped to MQS. The plan was to X-ray it over last weekend.
  

• The B2 has returned from MQS and was found to need only a few major weld repairs. Excavation work is in progress.
  

• The B-3 completed grinding and was scheduled to ship to MQS on Monday.
  

• The B-4 was poured on 3/9, the 16th casting. It is in the cleanup and initial heat treat process.
  

• All pattern fabrication work is complete and EIO has closed their contract with Lawton.
• The Type C and A patterns will be shipped to PPPL where they will be stored until the last MCWF of each type is accepted.
  

• VVSA #1: The project completed its evaluation of the out-of-tolerance conditions and provided direction to Major Tool. The shell geometry is acceptable as it.  The spacer and its flange are in tolerance. The sector flange requires corrective action to close a radial gap that exists between the seal I.D. and the flange O.D. The sector flange will need to be ground on its I.D., either by MTM or after final welding at PPPL, to correct an unacceptable encroachment on the interior space. The required corrective measures are believed to be relatively minor, i.e. will not require re-welding of the flange or re-contouring of the shell.
  

• The port ends and stubs are being weld-prepped by MTM, as required for final port installation during field period assembly at PPPL. To do this, the ports are temporarily tack-welded onto the vessel to hold them in the right orientation. This step is taking longer than expected.
  

• VVSA #2: The #2 shell was scanned and the dimensional data evaluated by PPPL. It is out of tolerance in some areas but is much better than #1. The flange is being fit up. PPPL’s Mike Viola will visit Major Tool on Thursday and Friday to participate in the fit-check and installation of the flange.
  

• VVSA #3: On the DSI having port holes machined. The #3 shell was scanned and the dimensional data evaluated by PPPL. It is in tolerance.
  

• Resolution of the non-conformance issues has delayed the delivery schedule. With the required corrective measures now established, MTM can update their schedule for completing the VVSA order.