• The return leads [8] have been brazed, and the chill plates cooling tubes are nearly installed
• We forecast completing C2 by 5/10/06, versus 5/4/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• Ground wrap and lacing have been installed, starter leads on side A have been brazed and positioned
• Winding of side A is in progress
• We forecast completing C3 by 6/16/06, versus 6/23/06 in the project schedule. We are working weekend shifts in order to reduce schedule risks.
  

• All of the winding clamp studs, monuments, and mounting nuts have been welded in place.
• We forecast completing C4 by 7/12/06, versus 7/24/06 in the project schedule.
  

17 poured to date
5 in foundry operations
8 in machining operations
4 delivered.

• The C-5 has completed machining operations and moved to inspection and test. Dimensional inspection will be done next week. We forecast delivery on or before the project’s scheduled delivery date of May 4.
  

• The A-1 is progressing well through machining of the second side on the 3-axis Mitsu-40.
• Some optimization of machine programs has been necessary, resulting in a week’s delay.
• The project’s scheduled delivery date is June 8. EIO will update their forecast for A-1 in the next week.
  

• 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, as well as cutting poloidal breaks and windows.
  

• The B-1, A-5, and C-6 are at MTM, awaiting machining.
  

• The A-6 passed final X-ray inspection at MQS and underwent the final dimensional scan. Stress relief, liquid penetrant, magnetic permeability, and final visual inspection are all that remain.
  

• The B2 is being fast-tracked to move it ahead in the queue to support the project need for a field period set at the earliest possible date.
• The B-2 passed final X-ray and was returned to MetalTek for final processing.
  

• The B-3 is at MQS for initial X-ray.
  

• The B-4 completed clean-up operations and is in grinding. Soon to ship to MQS.
  

• The B-5 poured on April 13.
  

• VVSA #1: The ports continue to be temporarily re-attached. This is done to support weld-prepping of the port ends and stubs, as required for final port installation during field period assembly at PPPL.
  

• VVSA #2: All ports and bosses have been welded to the shell. The flange was fit up, and dimensional data passed to PPPL for review before final welding. PPPL has dispositioned the NCRs, which will authorize MTM to proceed.
  

• VVSA #3: Machining of port holes on the DSI has been completed.
  

• A letter was sent to MTM, requesting an updated schedule now that the path forward regarding the dimensional issues has been determined.